1998 Ford Expedition vs 1998 Nissan Quest
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Ford Expedition | 1998 Nissan Quest |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 836 | 41 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 294 | 54 |
| Investigations | 5 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 73 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–15 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 110,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | Nissan Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 144 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 127 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 115 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 78 | 1 |
| Power Train | 70 | 3 |
| Visibility | 59 | 7 |
| Steering | 52 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 48 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 32 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 27 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 24 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
1998 Ford Expedition
1998 Nissan Quest
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.