Model year record

1996 Nissan Quest

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 174 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 98V012002

Visibility: power window devices and controls

Component
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
46,500
Reported to NHTSA
1998-03-03
Owners notified
1998-03-23

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH POWER WINDOWS THAT CAN BE CLOSED AFTER THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND THE RIGHT FRONT (PASSENGER) DOOR IS OPENED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 118, "POWER-OPERATED WINDOW SYSTEMS."

Safety risk

THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE POWER WINDOWS, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A LABEL REMINDING OWNERS NOT TO LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED BECAUSE THE POWER WINDOWS CAN OPERATE FOR 15 MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE IGNITION HAS BEEN TURNED OFF UNLESS THE DRIVER'S DOOR IS OPENED. ALSO INCLUDED ARE INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIBING HOW AND WHERE THIS LABEL IS TO BE INSTALLED. IF AN OWNER PREFERS, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL FOR THEM.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2490,000 mi
Structure: body: door14
Unknown or other1253,706 mi
Air bags962,384 mi
Fuel system, gasoline9100,000 mi
Air bags: frontal7135,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system653,706 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system4
Visibility: power window devices and controls453,706 mi
Electrical system368,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling362,384 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control3
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.3
Fuel/propulsion system3120,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device3
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module297,200 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2
Equipment268,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Equipment: electrical253,706 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump268,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system253,935 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2103,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor268,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Vehicle speed control2
Visibility: windshield2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine and engine cooling: engine1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe168,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1170,000 mi
Fuel system, other1135,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings170,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock122,851 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train153,706 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1140,000 mi
Seat belts153,706 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1155,000 mi
Steering1152,799 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: body1200,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Suspension153,706 mi
Suspension: rear1
Tires1
Tires: tread/belt1
Visibility1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Wheels: hub1

The 1995 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1997 model has about 1.5 times as many 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.