1997 Nissan Quest

The 1997 Nissan Quest sits on the downward slope of this generation’s federal-record arc. Complaints peaked at 182 in 1994 and stayed elevated at 181 in 1995 and 146 in 1996 before dropping to 102 in 1997—roughly half the 1994 peak—while recalls held steady at two and investigations remained at two, identical to 1996. Compared with the cleaner 1998 model, which logged only 51 complaints, one recall, and one investigation, the 1997 still carries noticeably higher owner-reported activity, although its 67 TSBs are comparable to the surrounding years. The leading 1997 complaint categories were Structure (14), Air Bags (10), Fuel System, Gasoline (8), and Latches/Locks/Linkages (7), with 10 crash-related and 5 fire-related complaints; the data does not specify root causes. Because 1997 is part of a clear post-peak improvement but not the low point of the generation, it is a reasonable but not exceptional choice—prefer a well-documented, low-mileage example, and consider a 1998 if you want the cleanest federal record in this generation.