Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1997 Nissan Quest
NHTSA data on file today
The 1997 Nissan Quest has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 89 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #00V419001 NISSAN/FUEL TANK VENT HOSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V184002 NISSAN/AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 16 complaints
- Electrical System 13 complaints
- Air Bags 10 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 10 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 9 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 8 complaints
Of the 89 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 89 complaints, owners report 5 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$5,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1997 Nissan Quest has a below-average rating due to common issues with the fuel system and battery, reflecting frequent reliability concerns. Recalls highlight defects that could lead to serious safety issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel tank vent hose | 80,000–120,000 miles | $200–$400 | very common |
| battery | 40,000–70,000 miles | $100–$250 | common |
| corrosion damage | 50,000–90,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake inspection and service
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell near filler
- Battery acid leakage
- Corrosion around terminals
- Fuel leakage after refuel
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1997 Nissan Quest at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.