Sell your 1999 Nissan Quest for cash

The 1999 Nissan Quest is a minivan that came with a 3.3L 6-cyl engine. At 27 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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1999 Nissan Quest at a glance

Body styleMinivan - 2WD
Engines3.3L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,700 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂494 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA1 configuration
Age27 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 27 years old, most of a 1999 Quest's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a minivan, it's heavier than a typical car, and scrap weight is a big part of any junk offer. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1999 Quest. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the vehicle speed control, typically around 50,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

1999 Nissan Quest recalls

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering the 1999 Nissan Quest. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

SteeringOct 2000 · NHTSA campaign 00V292002

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.

Risk: There could be a looseness in the steering, which may be accompanied by noise or vibration.

Exterior LightingDec 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V347002

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.

Risk: If the bulb falls out of the socket, the brake or tail lamp function cannot occur.

Fuel System, GasolineAug 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V205002

Vehicle description: mini vans. The fuel tank retention strap (two straps per vehicle) can break at the spot welds causing an underbody rattle.

Risk: There is also a potential for fuel tank separation or fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

SeatsMar 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V056002

Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with e-z entry seats. The affected vehicles may have a second row right hand side captain chair that has inadequate lubrication of the easy entry and exit latch system. In some cases, the actuator spring in the latch could deform after repeated use, causing the latch to remain in the unlatched…

Risk: An unlatched seat track could result in an increased risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

Common 1999 Quest problems

Owners have filed 118 complaints about the 1999 Nissan Quest with NHTSA. 4 reports involved a crash and 2 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 6 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Vehicle Speed Control24
  • Vehicle Speed Control16
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic6
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic6
  • Electrical System5
  • Unknown or Other5

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Vehicle Speed Control50,000 mi
  • Vehicle Speed Control140,000 mi
  • Electrical System40,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other32,000 mi

1999 Nissan Quest service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 68 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1999 Nissan Quest. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System7
  • Fuel System5
  • Unknown or Other5
  • Visibility5
  • Gasoline3
  • Steering3

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2023 · NTB08-097L

    DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous version

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJun 2023 · NTB23-049

    12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connectio

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJun 2023 · NTB23-053

    SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior elect

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2023 · NTB13-107F

    VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions o

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 1999 Nissan Quest.

Exterior LightingPE04020 · opened Feb 2004, closed Jun 2004

Failing headlights

Nissan and ford found that the original equipment headlight stainless steel bulb terminals may over time cause elevated contact resistance and overheat the electrical connector housing.this can result in a headlight flickering, bulb outage and heat deformation to the headlight connector.in april 1999, the supplier of t

Selling a 1999 Quest: questions

How much is a 1999 Nissan Quest worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 1999 Quest that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 1999 Quests that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 1999 Quest with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1999 Nissan Quest; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 1999 Quest?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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