Model year record

1994 Nissan Quest

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 195 owner complaints on file.

Nissan Quest, 1993–1998 generation
Pictured: the 1993–1998 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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.

Other Nissan Quest model years

All Nissan Quest recalls by year

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