Model year record

1994 Nissan Quest

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 195 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 96V253004

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Component
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
62,370
Reported to NHTSA
1998-08-17
Owners notified
1998-10-12

Defect description

THE REAR LAMP SOCKET MAY NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL CAN IN THE LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN MALFUNCTION OF THE STOP OR REAR RUNNING LAMPS. CENTER HIGH MOUNT STOP LAMP FUNCTION IS UNAFFECTED. REAR LAMP MALFUNCTION CAN RESULT IN FOLLOWING DRIVERS NOT BEING ALERTED TO THE SUBJECT VEHICLE'S PRESENCE OR INTENDED ACTIONS, PARTICULARLY IN THE CASE IN WHICH BOTH LAMPS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED REAR LAMP SOCKET AND WIRING ASSEMBLIES.

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 pipe22108,000 mi
Structure: body: door15
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip14
Engine and engine cooling: engine11112,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system9
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline8
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control6
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch640,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights550,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly5
Power train: automatic transmission5
Air bags4
Air bags: frontal4
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner4
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery4
Exterior lighting: brake lights3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3110,000 mi
Seat belts3148,000 mi
Unknown or other3
Vehicle speed control3
Visibility: power window devices and controls3
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2129,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting2
Interior lighting2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Steering: rack and pinion2
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2
Tires2
Visibility: windshield2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine1127,171 mi
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual1
Exterior lighting1300,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1110,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices1
Fuel/propulsion system1210,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Power train1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Seat belts: front1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1100,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1

The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1995 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.