Most common 1999 Nissan Quest problems
Share of the 118 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan Quest complaints by model year
Best Quest years: 2017, 2015, 2016. Years to avoid: 2004, 2007, 2012, 1995, 1996. Compare all years →
1999 Nissan Quest recalls (4)
Steering › Rack and pinion
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.
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.
Exterior lighting › Tail lights
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tail lamp sockets.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Vehicle description: Mini vans. The fuel tank retention strap (two straps per vehicle) can break at the spot welds causing an underbody rattle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank retention straps.
Seats › Mid/rear assembly
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1999 Nissan Quest:
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…
What 1999 Nissan Quest owners say
Speed control & acceleration all 39 →
Accelerator pedal constantly sticking! There is is a major problem and should be addressed by the national highway and traffic safety administration. I know that there is a class action suit involving the throttle-body cleaning but my vehicle does not qualify because the warranty has expired. The problem has existed since the vehicle was new but the dealership said that they could not find a problem with it. I have all of this documented in service receipts and paperwork. Why would I want to be a part of a settlement that revokes all my rights just because my warranty has expired? This should not be based on the issue of if your car is still under warranty or not. This is a very dangerous issue and should be considered a recall from Nissan north America or by the national highway and traffic safety administration now!!!! …
Due to the accelerator pedal sticking , it has been necessary to clean the throttle body on two occasions. I consider this problem a safety issue as the vehicle lurches forward when sufficient pressure is applied to the petal that will override the stuck throttle. The forward lunge will become acute if cleaning is delayed. I experienced the problem almost immediately after the 36 month warranty period had expired (I now understand that the warranty period was extended but without any notice to the vehicle owners). My disappointment in Nissan is: 1.no notice was received to alert owners of a safety issue of this magnitude. 2.that no recall notice was received to correct the problem and 3.that no notice was received to advise owners that the warranty period had been extended and to bring their vehicle in for a throttle body inspection.
Brakes all 26 →
While driving vehicle at 30 MPH consumer pressed brake pedal and heard a loud popping sound. Brake pedal went to the floor, but vehicle would not stop until it came to rest on another vehicle. Dealer informed the consumer that the brake master cylinder blew off the brake booster.
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. …
Windows, wipers & sunroof
Windshield wiper system while in the "high" mode, makes a distracting noise which causes occupant not to use the high mode, but the medium mode which May cause visual diffculty. The wiper blade hits the side of the vehicle. Dealer said its the characteristic of the vehicle. Nissan corporation is calling it a design flaw. Also, when the vehicle is at a stop and the A/C system is on, the vehicle lurches forward when the idle changes, which May cause a crash. .
Exterior mirror on driver's side vibrates excessively, creating an illusion of vehicle behind/besides you. Mirror was replaced by the dealership in August of 1999 under warranty for the same problem. Manufacturer was not willing to replace mirror free of charge this time. Please provide any further information.
1999 Nissan Quest engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 15 / 23 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Minivan.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Nissan Quest a good car?
Based on 118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 Quest rates avoid: 2.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the Quest at the same age. It is one of the Quest years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Nissan Quest?
The speed control & acceleration — 39 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about accelerator pedal. Next are the brakes (26) and windows, wipers & sunroof (10).
How many recalls does the 1999 Nissan Quest have?
There are 4 recalls for the 1999 Nissan Quest, the most recent from October 2, 2000 (rack and pinion). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan Quest?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2017, 2015 and 2016. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2004, 2007, 2012, 1995 and 1996. See the full Nissan Quest years comparison.
At what mileage do 1999 Nissan Quest problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 50,000 miles; 42% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.