Complaints
57
Crashes
13
Fires
7
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Nissan Quest Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:2
#24 complaints
Tires:Tread/Belt
Crash-related:1
#34 complaints
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Nissan Quest.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Child Seat:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Nissan Quest — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Nissan Quest reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2001 Nissan Quest has 57 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Nissan Quest?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (4 complaints); Tires:Tread/Belt (4 complaints); Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2001 Nissan Quest?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Nissan Quest include 13 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 6 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 2001 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 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 2001 Nissan Quest?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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