Complaints
165
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Injuries
9
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Nissan Quest Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#124 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Avg mileage:54,450 mi
#216 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:109,000 mi
#36 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Nissan Quest.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 24 | — | — | 54,450 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 16 | — | — | 109,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | 1 | 40,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — |
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,450
Unintended Acceleration
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
40,000
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Nissan Quest — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Nissan Quest reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Nissan Quest has 165 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal with 24 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Nissan Quest?
Top reported problems: Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal (24 complaints, avg 54,450 mi); Unintended Acceleration (16 complaints, avg 109,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (6 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Nissan Quest?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 72,240 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Nissan Quest?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Nissan Quest include 4 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Nissan Quest as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Nissan Quest?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Quest reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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