2002 Nissan Quest Problems, Recalls & Reliability

38 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2002 Nissan Quest, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 6/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years.

One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2002 Nissan Quest has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.

38Complaints
6/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Better year

Where 2002 sits among all Quest years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Other 6 complaints (16%)
Wheels & tires 5 complaints (13%)
Electrical 5 complaints (13%)
Engine 4 complaints (11%)
Body & structure 4 complaints (11%)
Suspension 4 complaints (11%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2002 Nissan Quest.

Technical service bulletins

43 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and visibility & wipers — are on file for the 2002 Nissan Quest. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2002 Quest TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2002peak 8 in 20022021

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2002 Nissan Quest reliable?

The 2002 Nissan Quest drew 38 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 6/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).

What are the most common 2002 Nissan Quest problems?

The top reported problems for the 2002 Nissan Quest are other (6 complaints), wheels & tires (5), and electrical (5).

Does the 2002 Nissan Quest have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2002 Nissan Quest. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.