There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Nissan Quest, but owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA.
2002 Nissan Quest problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Equipment | 5 | |
| Tires | 5 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
| Suspension | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Tires › Tread/Belt — 3
- Structure › Body — 2
- Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 2
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. — 2
- Electrical System › Wiring — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1
- Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar — 1
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 34,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2002 Nissan Quest complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 104,000 miles · reported Feb 4, 2013
The contact owns a 2002 nissan quest. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle temperature rose. The vehicle was stopped and coolant was added to the engine and the contact proceeded to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic the following day and was informed that the head gasket would need to be replaced. The gasket had been replaced once before at 40,000 miles. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 104,000.
Visibility · at 75,200 miles · reported Nov 11, 2011
Description: the inside rear view mirror in my 2002 nissan quest is an electro chromic self-dimming mirror that has no manual backup. The mirror contains a fluid which has recently accumulated on the bottom 3/4 of the mirror surface causing the self-dimming mirror to fail to provide dimming against rear approaching headlights on the top 1/4th. Additionally, the bottom 3/4ths is so dark it is almost impossible to see vehicles approaching unless their lights are on. A person standing behind the vehicle could not be seen at dusk. There are many documented cases of these mirrors failing in various…
Latches/Locks/Linkages · reported Jun 9, 2010
Rear door handles on 2002 nissan quest break off, leaving no way to open the door to the passengers from the outside of the vehicle.
Tires · reported Apr 21, 2009
Widetrack sr bl tire p22565/16 nissan quest minivan. Right rear tire blowout march 09, then, left rear tire blowout april 20, 09. Tires purchased feb.2005 at ted weins las vegas.
Exterior Lighting · at 24,794 miles · reported Aug 7, 2008
The contact owns a 2002 nissan quest. The contact noticed that the exterior headlights would sporadically fail, which reduces visibility. He took the vehicle to the dealer on three occasions and they replaced the headlight connector, the headlight socket twice, and the bulb in the headlamp. As of august 7, 2008, none of the repairs have successfully remedied the failure. The contact called the manufacturer, but was not provided with any assistance because his vehicle exceeded its warranty. The failure mileage was 24,794 and current mileage was 120,000.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Nissan Quest as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Nissan Quest?
Owners report equipment problems most often (5 reports), followed by tires (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 34,000 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.