2001 Nissan Quest recalls and problems

The 2001 Nissan Quest has 1 safety recall and 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

9 / 4

Injuries / deaths

5 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Nissan Quest vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Nissan Quest recalls

Recall 00V-338: Seat Belts

Reported Oct 27, 2000 · 130 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles may have the plastic trim cover around the base of the front seat safety belt buckle trapped between the shoulder of the restraint anchorage bolt and the seat pedestal. This could eventually allow the seat belt buckle bolt to loosen.

Risk: In the event of a crash, the occupant seated in that location may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle assembly attachment. Some belt buckle assemblies may require replacement.

2001 Nissan Quest problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Structure	7
Visibility	6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	5
Power Train	4
Equipment	4
Electrical System	4
Air Bags	4
Tires	4
Seat Belts	4
Fuel System, Gasoline	3
Latches/Locks/Linkages	3
Engine and Engine Cooling	3

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 4
Tires › Tread/Belt — 4
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 4
Air Bags › Frontal — 3
Structure › Body — 3
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl) — 2
Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood — 2
Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 58,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Nissan Quest complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · at 160,000 miles · reported Jun 8, 2015

The whole underneath of my van is rusting out I went and had it checked and they said it is only a matter of time and the whole vehicle will just drop.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 145,000 miles · reported Jul 22, 2014

The main engine support frame member to which the bottom-forward motor mount is attached rusted completely free where it attaches at the area under the radiator. This caused the entire engine to drop. The vehicle is no longer drivable. Repair requires extensive structural work. There was no indication of a problem in advance of the incident. The vehicle had been service regularly. The compromised area was not previously visible as it is concealed by a splash guard. This is an extremely unsafe condition, especially when traveling at speed, due to potential for loss of control resulting from…

Structure · at 134,000 miles · reported Oct 18, 2012

The contact owns a 2001 nissan quest gl. The contact stated that while attempting to open the front passenger side door from the interior, the front passenger interior door handle caused lacerations to the contact's fingers. The contact stated that there were several sharp, fine metal shavings on the inner part of the handle. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 134,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Structure · at 131,000 miles · reported Aug 1, 2011

The contact owns a 2001 nissan quest. The contact attempted to open the drivers side sliding door when the door detached from the vehicle. The dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the failure was caused by wear and tear. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileage was 131,000.

Seat Belts · at 125,137 miles · reported Jan 5, 2011

The driver side seat belt buckle would not come free. I had to jiggle out of the seat to exit the vehicle. When taken to the dealership they told me the part was going to cost me $39 to replace not including labor. I had to pay to fix since my wife could not drive the vehicle without the seatbelt working correctly. It started to lock up once in a while and you just had to be slow when unbuckling the seatbelt. Now it would not unlock at all. Vehicle has been good over the years with only one other issue the dealership corrected three time before being hassle free. No one could tell me why the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Nissan Quest have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Nissan Quest: 00V-338 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Nissan Quest?

Owners report structure problems most often (7 reports), followed by visibility (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 58,000 miles.

Are Nissan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.