Model year record

1993 Nissan Quest

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 164 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V419001

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
268,229
Reported to NHTSA
2000-12-15
Owners notified
2001-02-16

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE ALLOWS AIR TO VENT FROM THE FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING. CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE VENT HOSE. IF (1) THE FUEL TANK IS OVERFILLED, NOT ALLOWING EXCESS FUEL IN THE VENT HOSE TO FLOW BACK INTO THE TANK, (2) THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE AFTER REFUELING AND, (3) THERE IS SUBSEQUENTLY SIGNIFICANT HEATING OF THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL IN THE TANK CAN EXPAND INTO THE VENT HOSE AND LEAK FUEL.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V222002

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

Component
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
27,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-11-22
Owners notified
1996-01-12

Defect description

LEAVES AND OTHER FOREIGN MATERIAL CAN ENTER THROUGH THE COWL PANEL AIR INTAKE DURING OPERATION OF THE FRONT HEATER AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RESULTING IN A BUILD-UP OF MATERIAL IN THE PLENUM. THIS CAN LEAD TO NOISE, ODORS, OR IN SOME CASES, IGNITION OF THESE MATERIALS.

Safety risk

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM INTAKE SCREEN.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V172002

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
4,900
Reported to NHTSA
1992-12-02
Owners notified
1992-12-11

Defect description

FUEL FILLER HOSES MAY HAVE BEEN CUT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION BY A UTILITY KNIFE USED TO OPEN THE SHIPPING BOX.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IF THE CUT EXTENDED THROUGH THETHICKNESS OF THE HOSE WALL. LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V133001

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,500
Reported to NHTSA
1992-09-21
Owners notified
1992-09-30

Defect description

ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOLTS SECURING THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM TRACKS TO THE B-PILLARS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTSYSTEM TRACK JOINTS HAVING LESS THAN DESIGN STRENGTH, AND INCREASE THE RISK OFINJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR SUDDEN STOP.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM TRACK MOUNTING BOLTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V132001

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
500
Reported to NHTSA
1992-09-21
Owners notified
1992-09-30

Defect description

THE SERVICE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS NOT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED OR COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE EVACUATION AND FILLING OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TOINTERNAL MASTER CYLINDER LEAKAGE WHICH CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKING ON TWO OF THEFOUR WHEELS. IF THIS OCCURS, THERE WOULD BE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, HIGHERPEDAL EFFORTS AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Manufacturer remedy

A NEW BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE INSTALLED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1618,000 mi
Structure: body: door9
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline8
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner8
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly8200,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system6118,000 mi
Seat belts6175,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system6
Visibility: glass, side/rear5
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4
Visibility: windshield4
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3
Electrical system: wiring3
Engine and engine cooling: engine3
Exterior lighting: brake lights3
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch3
Power train: automatic transmission3
Tires3
Unknown or other3118,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3
Electrical system: ignition2
Equipment: electrical2
Fuel system, gasoline2200,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Service brakes, hydraulic2162,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core2
Air bags: frontal1
Electrical system1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Exterior lighting: back up lights1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1175,000 mi
Seats1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1200,000 mi
Structure1162,000 mi
Structure: body1200,000 mi
Suspension1200,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1118,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1

The 1992 model has 41 times as many complaints as this one. The 1994 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.