Tl* the contact owns a 1999 nissan quest. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the headlights failed. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
The worst 1999 Nissan Quest problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Acceleration39
- Brakes26
- Visibility11
- Electrical10
- Engine8
- Tires8
- Lights6
- Suspension6
- Locks4
- Seats4
- Steering4
- Transmission4
- Airbags3
- Body3
- Fuel system3
- Seat belts1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Nissan Quest
Recalls 4
Steering: rack and pinion
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans. One or more of the five bolts that mount the rack and pinion steering gear to the vehicle may have been incorrectly tightened.
- Risk
- There could be a looseness in the steering, which may be accompanied by noise or vibration.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if the bolts are missing, will replace the steering gear mounting bolts. All bolts will be tightened to the specified torque.
Recall number 00V292002 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: tail lights
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans and light duty trucks. The tail light socket may have been improperly molded, resulting in the locking tab having insufficient force to retain the bulb.
- Risk
- If the bulb falls out of the socket, the brake or tail lamp function cannot occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tail lamp sockets.
Recall number 99V347002 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans. The fuel tank retention strap (two straps per vehicle) can break at the spot welds causing an underbody rattle.
- Risk
- There is also a potential for fuel tank separation or fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank retention straps.
Recall number 99V205002 · Recall details
Seats: mid/rear assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with e-z entry seats. The affected vehicles may have a second row right hand side captain chair that has inadequate lubrication of the easy entry and exit latch system. In some cases, the actuator spring in the latch could deform after repeated use, causing the latch to remain in the unlatched position. If this occurs, the seat will slide freely on the seat track and the springs on the track will move the seat to the easy entry position toward the front of the vehicle.
- Risk
- An unlatched seat track could result in an increased risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seat track for the second row right hand side captain's chair, which includes the easy entry and exit latch mechanism.
Recall number 99V056002 · Recall details
See all 4 recalls for the 1999 Nissan Quest
Defect investigations
Failing headlights
Nissan and ford found that the original equipment headlight stainless steel bulb terminals may over time cause elevated contact resistance and overheat the electrical connector housing.this can result in a headlight flickering, bulb outage and heat deformation to the headlight connector.in april 1999, the supplier of the headlight for nissan and ford changed to a bulb using the stainless steel terminals that did not meet original specifications.on july 17, 2000, the supplier began using a bulb meeting the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.this problem can affect independently either headlight but does not cause simultaneous failure of both headlights. The problem also does not affect front parking lamps.as a result, the complaints typical report single failure of one headlight.there are no crashes or loss of vehicle control reported.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
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Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Nissan Quest 68
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (DRIFT) and/or steering wheel off-center
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
- Silicone-based lubricant or grease CAN damage electrical components service information
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Intelligent key replacement or swapping between vehicles
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Wheel bearing collision damage
- Strut and shock absorber replacement guidelines
- Voluntary service campaign 1999 quest wiper combination switch
1999 Nissan Quest fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | FWD | 15 | 23 | 18 |
What 1999 Nissan Quest owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The door latch to the back side of the drivers side sliding door came off and now the door will not latch. This happened while car was stopped.
Nissan quest 1999. Cruise control malfunction causing the vehicle to gain speed and get out of control. Stopping the vehicle becomes very difficult.
Nissan quest 1999. Gas pedal is blocking and requires revere strength to be pushed. This happens several times during the day. Once the pedal is pushed hard the vehicle suddenly thrusts, causing possible damage to the engine and transmission. This also causes the vehicle to suddenly gain much speed and requires extra control by the driver. I am seeing many complaints on this website regarding the same issue (referd to as 'gas pedal sticking').
Nissan quest 1999 started having severe engine problems as 50,000 miles and just 5 years of use. The vehicle is similar to ford windstar and mercury villages and was manufactured in one of their plants. Ford has issued many recalls to address these issues. Nissan is has denied any problems with the vehicles.
1999 nissan quest started rusting severely after only 30,000 miles and 4 years of use.
Tl*the contact owns 1999 nissan quest. While driving approximately 5 MPH into a the parking lot the vehicle began to idle excessively until she shifted it into neutral gear and turned the vehicle off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the vehicle speed control sensor failed. The dealer also stated that the brake system needed to be repaired. The estimated repair cost was $875. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer stated that they would not assist with the repair since the warranty had expired. The current and failure mileages were 78,000.
Passenger in 1999 nissan quest van. At 40mph, a car cut us off resulting in head on collision. Airbags on both driver and passenger side did not deploy.
My wife was driving our 1999 nissan quest on the interstate the first time the driver front brake locked up. She drove the vehicle to stones river nissan of murfreesboro, tn where they replaced the brake calipers, hoses, rotors, and pads. The brake pads wore out after only 8k miles. Took the vehicle to a different shop to have a tire repaired and the pads replaced and the driver's front locked up again on the technician while road testing his repair. This shop insisted on replacing the driver front brake hose despite knowing it was relatively new. This did not work & they replaced the brake caliper (again) and gave up after it locked up yet again. They towed it to sr nissan, who diagnosed a bad master cylinder & replaced it. Driver front brake still locked up at the shop, now diagnosing bad ABS actuator they say was caused by the seals inside the mc deteriorating. My opinion is that this is a design defect, if particulates from a mc can float and clog an ABS actuator to the point that lockup of an individual brake occurs. Abs is supposed to prevent lockup, not cause it. The brakes are actually ford design and implementation. I know someone who also had a ford explorer and the passenger front brake locked up on her intermittently like my wife's has. The ABS actuator is not available new anymore, my only recourse is to install a junk part which is most likely defective. I think both companies need to be investigated and I think nissan should have to find a new part and pay for installation costs.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 nissan quest. While driving 70 MPH, the front driver's side brakes locked up. The contact had a difficult time controlling the vehicle, but managed to drive to the dealer. The dealer stated that the brake hose was the cause of the failure and the braking components overheated. The dealer suggested that the rotors, pads, caliper, and hose on both sides of the vehicle be replaced. The repairs were made, but the failure recurred 8,000 miles later. He took the vehicle to a repair shop and they replaced the pads and turned the rotors. The mechanic test drove the vehicle and the driver's side brakes locked up again. The dealer replaced all the components again and recharged the contact over $300. The dealer currently states that the ABS actuator needs to be replaced. The failure mileage was 108,000.
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Questions about the 1999 Nissan Quest
Is the 1999 Nissan Quest reliable?
Owners have filed 118 complaints about the 1999 Nissan Quest, 2.8 times a typical Quest model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Nissan Quest?
Acceleration and speed control, with 39 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles. Next is brakes (26).
How many recalls does the 1999 Nissan Quest have?
4 recalls, covering steering, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline.
What year does the Nissan Quest have the most acceleration problems?
The Nissan Quest model years with the most acceleration complaints are 1999 (39 complaints), 2000 (19 complaints) and 2004 (13 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1999 Nissan Quest get?
Official estimates for the 1999 Nissan Quest range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.3L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 15 city and 23 highway.
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