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1999 Nissan Quest

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1999 Quest.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

Utilizing a 4-speed automatic transmission, the 1999 Nissan Quest returns EPA fuel economy ratings of 15/23/18 mpg and specifies 4.1 quarts of 5W-30 API oil. Ownership data for this year shows 126 total complaints with vehicle speed control cited as the top complaint area, alongside four issued recalls. Within the model's history spanning 1991 to 2017, this specific year falls well below the peak of 445 complaints recorded in 2004 but exceeds the minimum of 1 complaint in 1991. This positions the 1999 model as a middle-ground option for researchers evaluating the vehicle's reliability history.

Model year2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2009 1999

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.1 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque72-87 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/23/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 450 CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. Note the factory battery and cabin air filter are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 450 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP215-65R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	152089E01A
Engine air filter	165460B0S0VW
Fuel filter	164007B010 alt 172757B001
Spark plug	224011P115 alt 224011P114
Battery	244106B000 discontinued · alt 244106B600
Front wiper blades	288906B700
Serpentine belt	119207B005 alt 119500B005
Thermostat	21200V720A
Cabin air filter	272987B000 discontinued

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	194.9 in
Overall width	74.8 in
Overall height	64.2 in
Wheelbase	112.2 in
Curb weight	3836 lb
Track (front / rear)	63.4 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 23 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Quest of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

11.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 11.20 sec — 1999 GXE

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1999	GXE 3.3L V6	11.20 sec	18.10 sec	170 hp	FWD
2001	SE 3.3L V6	11.50 sec	18.50 sec	170 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.1 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 72-87 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0-29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.1 qt
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	141-156 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	62-68 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	21-25 ft-lbs
Main Bearings	67-74 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	22.0-29.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	72-87 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	174-231 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	178 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	750 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	50 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	1.0 approx. ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	10,000 approx. ohms
Spark Plug Gap	0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	18.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing	15 degrees

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R12
Refrigerant Capacity	Front A/C, 2.00; dual A/C, 3.25. lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	Front A/C, 7.00; dual A/C, 11.00. oz
Standard BCI Group Number	35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	450 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	24F

Service checks

Pressure Test	23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	11-14 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	180 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	43.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	34.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	10-14 ohms
Injector Primary Resistance	10-14 ohms
Engine Compression	173-128 PSI. 14 Maximum variation PSI.

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle	62 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	18-25 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0028 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.024 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.024 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.945 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

10-12 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60-65

10–12 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	43 ft. lbs.	43 ft. lbs
3	Loosen all bolts.
4	7 ft. lbs.	7 ft. lbs
5	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
6	60-65 degrees.	60–65 degrees

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

2.9 ft. lbs., step 2: 6.5 ft. lbs., step 3: 5.8-7

2.9 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Emission Control System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1999 Nissan Quest represents a mid-cycle uptick in federal complaints and recalls within its generation, following a downward trend from the 1993–1997 peak. With 126 complaints and 4 recalls, it far exceeds the 51 complaints and single recall of the previous year (1998) and slightly outpaces the 105 complaints and 2 recalls of the subsequent 2000 model. The most frequent issues—vehicle speed control (31 complaints) and hydraulic brakes (16 complaints)—align with recurring concerns in earlier years, though the data does not specify root causes. Notably, the 1999 model’s recall count is the highest since 1993, suggesting unresolved or newly identified systemic issues. While crash (4) and fire (2) complaints remain relatively low, the spike in broader reliability concerns implies this year may carry higher risk than adjacent models. **Takeaway: The 1999 Quest is a weaker choice within its generation, with elevated complaints and recalls indicating potential reliability drawbacks compared to the more stable 1998 or 2000 models.**

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

126

Owner complaints

4 involved a crash · 2 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98’99’00 ’01 ’02 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 126 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Vehicle Speed Control31

Service Brakes, Hydraulic16

Electrical System8

Visibility7

Engine & Engine Cooling5

Exterior Lighting4

Tires4

Seats4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

99V347002Exterior Lighting:Tail LightsReported 20/12/1999

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. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.

99V205002Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:MountingReported 05/08/1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAP (TWO STRAPS PER VEHICLE) CAN BREAK AT THE SPOT WELDS CAUSING AN UNDERBODY RATTLE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 68 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
NTB08-097L	2023-09-21	Steering	DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been…
NTB23-049	2023-06-16	Electrical System	12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service…
NTB23-053	2023-06-16	Electrical System	SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION…
NTB13-107F	2023-04-27	Electrical System	VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB16-003C	2023-04-17	Electrical System	INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 35 battery Vehicles taking 4.1 qt Engine oil filter 152089E01A Engine air filter 165460B0S0VW Fuel filter 164007B010 Spark plug 224011P115

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1999 Quest take?

4.1 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1999 Quest have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Quest get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined mpg.