5.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,348 miles

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problem #6

Feb 152002

Quest

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,706 miles
Weird electrical problems, I have taken to 2 different people, 1 of which specializes in transmissions, the problem is that when the vehicle is warmed up the transmission doesn't know what gear it is in, on initial investigation the problem appears to be the trottle position sensor but that was replaced and still no fix. They hooked up computers to the car while driving and say the computer doesn't read the tps being operative during driving but no problems can be found with the wiring and computer board. When the engine transmission starts to mess up the locks start to lock and unlock by themselves while driving, the check engine light is on and the overdrive light blinks off and on. At one time the air bag light come on for no reason it was checked and problem found. The sliding door latch broke within a couple of months of buying. The back windshield wiper motor would also come on by itself, we ended up taking the fuse out for that.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #5

Dec 151999

Quest

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,384 miles
I have had many problems with this ouest.I have replaced the heater control, both side exhaust manifolds, replace acc C/V boot, replace antenna motor, replace air bag control unit, replace back windshield wiper motor, replace both front lower ball joints and the vent hose. This are just the major things. I have spend around $7000 on this Quest for repairs and up keep. I brought it new in may of 1996. Never again.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #4

Feb 162001

Quest

  • miles
Dealership fixed lock problem, but then refused to fix alarm problem after car was paid for. They told me it wasn't their problem, and that it would cost me about $500 to fix it. I couldn't afford to get it fixed right. Can you help me with this problem.

- Jefferson City, MO, USA

problem #3

Apr 112000

(reported on)

Quest

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling with window open consumer noticed raw gas odor inside vehicle. Dealer has been contacted..et.

- Erlanger, KY, USA

problem #2

Apr 011998

Quest

  • miles
Oxygen sensor causing "check engine" light to illuminate. Change once under warranty and once after warranty expired.

- Alpharetta, GA, USA

problem #1

Dec 281996

Quest

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Smog problem.

- Laguna Niguel, CA, USA