Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accelerator pedal, throttle, sudden acceleration, cruise control).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Nissan Quest owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
The gas pedal on my 1999 Nissan Quest sticks quite often, such that you must jam your foot onto the pedal to depress it. This is a dangerous situation as when you do jam the pedal the car must accelerate quickly into traffic. My mechanic looked at the pedal and could not find any problem with it, since it wouldn't stick when he was testing it. However, it does get stuck very often. I've seen postings on the web from others who also state the same problem with this vehicle. I would like to join the growing list of people complaining about this trouble in case there is a major issue (I.e., deaths on the roadway) resulting which causes the vehicle to be recalled.* jb
Tl 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.
Gas pedal sticks.. Approximately 3 years ago we had this problem fixed at the dealership. Not long after that we received a notice in the mail telling us if we had problems with the gas pedal sticking and had paid to have this repaired that we would be due a refund.. We filled out the required paperwork and have never heard back from Nissan.. I had forgotten about this until now.... We are having the same problem again, with the gas pedal sticking...........please advise as to what can be done to correct this oversight....and continued problem.
The throttle body has now been cleaned 3 times because the gas pedal contiues to stick. The car was under warranty once and the lawsuit against Nissan paid for the second, but I recently paid for the third. This has occurred at about 30,000 miles, 55,000 miiles and now 81,000 miles. This is a life threatening situation. This car should be recalled.
Accelerator pedal sticking. This has happened on two or more occasions. I have not been back to the dealership yet because I don't want them wasting my time with telling me that this is a maintenance problem as they have told so many others here in this column. This is definetly a defect and requires an investigation.
Where to start.... Brakes; 65,000 miles and we're on the 4th set (we've replaced them 3 times)! Efi... Every 25,000 miles the throttle sticks and yes, we joined the class action. And the latest? The crossover pipe on the exhaust system broke, filling the cabin with exhaust... Engine parts should last longer.
Dt*: the contact stated the throttle body sticks. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership twice prior for cleaning; however the throttle body is sticking again. According to contact accelerator pedal continued to stick while in traffic . She was scared because her grand children were in vehicle.
Dt*: the contact stated the accelerator pedal sticks. Excessive pressure must be applied to make the vehicle accelerate. The dealership cleaned the throttle a year and a half ago, but the problem returned.
Acceleration complaints in other Quest years
Frequently asked questions
How common are acceleration problems on the 1999 Nissan Quest?
NHTSA has 39 complaints about the speed control & acceleration of the 1999 Nissan Quest, 33% of the model year's 118 complaints. The component named most often is accelerator pedal (24 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Nissan Quest acceleration problems?
No. NHTSA lists no speed control & acceleration recall for the 1999 Nissan Quest, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1999 Nissan Quest acceleration problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles, and 8% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries to speed control & acceleration problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.