Model year
2000 Nissan Quest
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 87 complaints for the 2000 Nissan Quest (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS (16), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL (10), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (6). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 87 complaints
- 2001 42 complaints
- 2002 29 complaints
- 2004 445 complaints
- 2005 82 complaints
- 2006 74 complaints
- 2007 228 complaints
- 2008 50 complaints
- 2009 22 complaints
- 2011 66 complaints
- 2012 93 complaints
- 2013 18 complaints
- 2014 18 complaints
- 2015 12 complaints
- 2016 13 complaints
- 2017 6 complaints
Recalls
00V292002 · Oct 2, 2000
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.
00V228005 · Sep 7, 2000
SEAT BELTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT…
Complaints
87 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 11, fire flag on 3, injury field 13, deaths field 2. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE04020 | FAILING HEADLIGHTS · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | Feb 26, 2004 | Jun 24, 2004 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest · 3.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2000 Nissan Quest at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.