1999 Nissan Quest GLE from North America - Comments

Axle at 80,000.

Starter at 5,000.

A/C at 10,000.

Master cylinder at 50,000.

Electrical system at 62,000.

Radio at 42,000.

Passenger back door 52,000.

Transmission at 69,000.

Sun roof at 32,000.

C/V joint at 31,000.

All lights over time.

Defroster at 36,000.

Fan belt 4 times.

Windshield wiper arms.

Ignition system at 75,000.

This is the most unreliable car I have ever had. It is nothing, but trouble.

I have owned several Nissan's. All have had from above average to superb reliability. This vehicle is not perfect, I have heard of electrical problems and brake problems. This litany of complaints, however, amazing - its almost too much to believe; - a starter at 5K, transmission at 69k (a strong point for Nissan's), 4 van belts in about 75k miles (???) + all the others; it's a bit too much.

My transmission went at 67,000 miles on a 2000 Nissan.

Air Conditioner was a problem from the start - only getting fixed after a hissy fit on my part. It would cool if the air temp went over 100 degrees. Yeah, that's useful.

My speedometer went at about 40,000. Nissan wouldn't cover it.

Nissan has, by far, the worst customer service I've ever seen. I'll never buy another. Toyota will have me as their customer.

These are just a few of my problems with their Quest. More questions? Email.

Clara Baker

clair@clairmarlo.com.

I read on this list that the Nissan Quest is built by FORD. I thought it was the other way. Someone let me know!Howard.Allen@fairchildsemi.com.

I was considering buying one of these because I had heard some good things. But if it is made by Ford I think I will stick with Dodge!!

Umm, just in case you're wondering, this car is actually built by FORD (in case you have never noticed that the Quest looks almost identical to the Mercury Villager (introduced in the late 80s) - both share the same framework, etc.).

I've my share of problems with my 99 Quest. If I had known it was built by Ford, I probably wouldn't have bought it.

Both CV axles replaced - 50,000 miles

2 sets of brake rotors/pads - 35,000 miles (still having problems with front brakes)

Rack and pinion replaced - 32,000 miles

and on...and on...

Also as with most Quests, I have the same electrical gremlins. If you take the time to look, most/all switches are made in Mexico (thanks Ford!).

CLARIFICATION: The engine on both the Quest and Villager is a NISSAN ENGINE, not Ford. Visit the link below:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Quest