IllustrationDT*: 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.
1999 Nissan Quest
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 1999 Nissan Quest do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 66.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
30–25K
1225–50K
850–75K
775–100K
4100–150K
2150K+
36 reports with mileage · 82 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 39 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Visibility. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
4 crash reports2 fire reports6 injury reports
What owners actually said
118 reportsDT*: 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. *AK
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATES THAT ON SATURDAY 10, 2005 WHILE DRIVING HIS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT LOOKED AS IF IT STARTED FROM THE COOLANT FAN. THE DAMAGE $500-1000. THE CONTACT'S WIFE SMELLED SMOKE AND DROVE TO THE NEAREST PARKING LOT AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVING UNUS…
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DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATES THAT ON SATURDAY 10, 2005 WHILE DRIVING HIS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT LOOKED AS IF IT STARTED FROM THE COOLANT FAN. THE DAMAGE $500-1000. THE CONTACT'S WIFE SMELLED SMOKE AND DROVE TO THE NEAREST PARKING LOT AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVING UNUSUAL BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. THE COOLING SYSTEM DID NOT HAVE A LEAK, BUT THE FAN MELTED BECAUSE THAT WAS WHERE THE FIRE STARTED. HE WAS UNSURE OF WHY THE FAN CAUGHT ON FIRE, BUT THE CONTACT BELIEVED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. HE CONTACTED THE POLICE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENTS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT CONTACTED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. HE CONTACTED THE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND BECAUSE HE ONLY HAD LIABILITY NOTHING WAS COVERED. *AK *NM
CONSUMER CHILD SEAT DOES NOT ALWAYS LOCK INTO PLACE. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED REGARDING THIS ISSUE, HOWEVER SHE WAS TOLD BY CUSTOMER SERVICE HER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED, BUT WHEN SHE DID HER OWN RESEARCH, HER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS APART OF THE RECALL. *JB
1996 NISSAN QUEST DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE NOISE IN THE ENGINE STARTED 1 YEAR AGO. THE CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED SEVERAL DIFFERENT ANSWERS AS TO WHAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *JB
CONSUMER OWNS A 1999 NISSAN QUEST AND IS INQUIRING ABOUT IT'S TRACK RECORD REGARDING ANY RECALLS OR PROBLEMS THAT MAY HAVE OCCURRED WITH THIS VEHICLE.*MR WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS LIKE WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNK IN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL . A BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED BUT THE NOISE RETURN…
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CONSUMER OWNS A 1999 NISSAN QUEST AND IS INQUIRING ABOUT IT'S TRACK RECORD REGARDING ANY RECALLS OR PROBLEMS THAT MAY HAVE OCCURRED WITH THIS VEHICLE.*MR WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS LIKE WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNK IN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL . A BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED BUT THE NOISE RETURNED IN ABOUT TWO WEEK. *NM
BOTH HEADLAMP SOCKETS HAVE MELTED SEVERAL TIMES CAUSING ONE AND SOMETIMES BOTH HEADLAMPS TO FAIL.*AK
CONSUMER REQUEST FOR RECALL INFORMATION ON NISSAN QUEST 1999. *BF THE CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SUCH AS THE WIDOWS, AND THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT. THE CLOCK AND RADIO LIGHTS COME ON AND GO OFF MOST OF THE TIME. *JB
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…
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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.*AK
THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ON OUR 1999 NISSAN QUEST FAILED IN 2001, WE REPLACED IT, AND NOW IN 2005 THE CABLE IS FAILING AGAIN. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL "STICKS" AND YOU HAVE TO PUSH VERY HARD TO GET THE VECHILE TO ACCELERATE, CREATING AN UNSAFE SITUATION WHERE YOU OFTEN HAVE TO ACCERATE TOO FAST UPON TAKEOFF. THIS COULD LEAD TO A REA…
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THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ON OUR 1999 NISSAN QUEST FAILED IN 2001, WE REPLACED IT, AND NOW IN 2005 THE CABLE IS FAILING AGAIN. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL "STICKS" AND YOU HAVE TO PUSH VERY HARD TO GET THE VECHILE TO ACCELERATE, CREATING AN UNSAFE SITUATION WHERE YOU OFTEN HAVE TO ACCERATE TOO FAST UPON TAKEOFF. THIS COULD LEAD TO A REAR END COLLISION. *AK
Official recalls
400V292002 · Steering:rack And Pinion
Oct 2, 2000
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
99V347002 · Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
Dec 20, 1999
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BULB FALLS OUT OF THE SOCKET, THE BRAKE OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION CANNOT OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.
99V205002 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Aug 5, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAP (TWO STRAPS PER VEHICLE) CAN BREAK AT THE SPOT WELDS CAUSING AN UNDERBODY RATTLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
99V056002 · Seats:mid/rear Assembly
Mar 25, 1999
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE04020 · Failing Headlights
Opened Feb 26, 2004 · Closed Jun 24, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting: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 NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.