Owners have filed 164 complaints
about the 1993 Nissan Quest with NHTSA between 1995 and 2010.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 9 of 22 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 62
Against the median year of the Nissan Quest. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 66
12.8% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 11
6% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1624.2%
Door
913.6%
AIR Conditioner
812.1%
Gasoline
812.1%
Tank Assembly
812.1%
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
69.1%
Exhaust System
69.1%
Glass, Side/Rear
57.6%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
10,000 – 24,999 miles
16.3%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
212.5%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
318.8%
150,000+ miles
1062.5%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jan 1995peak 13Mar 2010
NHTSA investigations into the 1993 Nissan Quest
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA00015Opened 22 May 2000Closed 4 Jan 2001VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
FUEL TANK VENT HOSE LEAKAGE
PERIODIC EXPOSURE TO LIQUID GASOLINE MAY RESULT IN EXTRACTION OF ANTIDEGRADANTS FROM THE SUBJECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE.HOSES WHICH HAVE SUFFERED LOSS OF ANTIDEGRADANT CAN DEVELOP CRACKS IN AREAS OF HIGH STRAIN.FUEL MAY SPRAY OR DRIP FROM CRACKED VENT HOSES FOLLOWING TANK FILL.STARTING AT JOB#1 1998 MY (CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS VEHICLES) AND JOB#1 1999 MY (FEDERAL EMISSIONS VEHICLES), THE SUBJECT VENT HOSE COMPOSITION CHANGED FROM NITRILE RUBBER HOSES WITH CHLOROPRENE RUBBER COVERS (NBR/CR) TO FLUORACBON RUBBER HOSES WHICH AN OUTER LAYER BLEND OF NBR/PVC.THE CHANGES WER MADE TO IMPROVE HYDRACARBON RE...
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
00V419001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
95V222002
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
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.
Risk: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
92V172002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL FILLER HOSES MAY HAVE BEEN CUT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION BY A UTILITY KNIFE USED TO OPEN THE SHIPPING BOX.
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.
92V132001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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.
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.
92V133001
SEAT BELTS
ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOLTS SECURING THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM TRACKS TO THE B-PILLARS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
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.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 200101118,052 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain vehicles, cracks could develop in the fuel tank 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. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. Correction: Vent hose will be replaced with a new one with different material specifications.
Recall 19952183,154 units in Canada
Electrical
THE COWL SCREEN FOR THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER HOUSING MAY NOT PREVENT, IN SOME CASES, THE ENTRY OF SMALL LEAVES AND FOREIGN MATERIAL INTO THE BLOWER HOUSING. IF THIS MATERIAL ENTERS THE BLOWER HOUSING AND ACCUMULATES AT THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR, IT MAY BE IGNITED AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. CORRECTION: A SECONDARY AIR INLET SCREEN WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. ANY DEBRIS PRESENT IN THE BLOWER ASSEMBLY WILL BE REMOVED.
Recall 1992152773 units in Canada
Fuel System
THE WALL OF THE FILLER HOSE, WHICH CONNECTS THE FUEL TANK TO A METAL TUBE, MAY HAVE BEEN PARTIALLY SLICED OR COMPLETELY CUT THROUGH DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE AND THE RISK OF A FIRE. CORRECTION: A NEW FILLER HOSE WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 200,000 milesMcdonald, GAFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 NISSAN QUEST. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VENT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES, THE SMOKE CLEARED. SHE TURNED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND FLAMES APPEARED UNDER THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V419001 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #10208452 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EL Cerrito, CAFire
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM CAUGHT ON FIRE, BLOWING FLAMES FROM BURNING PLASTIC INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, WHILE DRIVING ON RESIDENTIAL STREET W/ AC ON. PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AS LEAVES CRUMBLING THEN FALLING THROUGH AREA WHERE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SIT INTO THE AC BLOWER INTAKE, THEN SITTING IN THE BLOWER. RESISTOR SITS NEXT TO BLOWER, GETS "ALMOST RED-HOT" WHEN AC IS ON; THE HEAT IGNITED THE LEAVES IN THE BLOWER, THE PLASTIC CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND FUMES FROM LEAVES AND BURNING AC SYSTEM WERE BLOWN INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE SHOP (ALBANY HILL AUTO) SAID THE BLOWER SHOULD HAVE HAD A GRATE OVER THE INTAKE TO KEEP LEAVES OUT AND THE INTAKE WAS POORLY POSITIONED TO BEGIN WITH.
NHTSA complaint #766543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Anaheim, CACrash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED OR CORRECTED. THIS PROBLEM HAS CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED AND DEALER STATED AN EXHAUST LEAK CAUSING CARBON BUILD UP IN O2 SENSORS WERE CAUSING STALLING, HOWEVER AFTER REPAIRS VEHICLE STILL STALLS. CONSUMER CAN SMELL A GAS ODOR OUTSIDE VEHICLE. TRANSMISSION LEAKS, DEALER FOUND PAN HAD A HOLE, DEALER REPLACED PAN AND GASKET. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #876840 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Anaheim, CACrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED OR CORRECTED. THIS PROBLEM HAS CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED AND DEALER STATED AN EXHAUST LEAK CAUSING CARBON BUILD UP IN O2 SENSORS WERE CAUSING STALLING, HOWEVER AFTER REPAIRS VEHICLE STILL STALLS. CONSUMER CAN SMELL A GAS ODOR OUTSIDE VEHICLE. TRANSMISSION LEAKS, DEALER FOUND PAN HAD A HOLE, DEALER REPLACED PAN AND GASKET. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #876840 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Anaheim, CACrash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED OR CORRECTED. THIS PROBLEM HAS CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED AND DEALER STATED AN EXHAUST LEAK CAUSING CARBON BUILD UP IN O2 SENSORS WERE CAUSING STALLING, HOWEVER AFTER REPAIRS VEHICLE STILL STALLS. CONSUMER CAN SMELL A GAS ODOR OUTSIDE VEHICLE. TRANSMISSION LEAKS, DEALER FOUND PAN HAD A HOLE, DEALER REPLACED PAN AND GASKET. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #876840 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Anaheim, CACrash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED OR CORRECTED. THIS PROBLEM HAS CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED AND DEALER STATED AN EXHAUST LEAK CAUSING CARBON BUILD UP IN O2 SENSORS WERE CAUSING STALLING, HOWEVER AFTER REPAIRS VEHICLE STILL STALLS. CONSUMER CAN SMELL A GAS ODOR OUTSIDE VEHICLE. TRANSMISSION LEAKS, DEALER FOUND PAN HAD A HOLE, DEALER REPLACED PAN AND GASKET. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #876840 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 162,000 milesSouthampton, NY
STRUCTURE
STEEL BRAKE LINES TO REAR BREAKS RUSTED THROUGH IN SEVERAL PLACES - TWO LINES TO REAR THAT PASS UNDER THE FLOOR AND ALONG THE DRIVER SIDE RAIL AND OVER THE REAR LEFT WHEEL AXLE, AND ALSO AT THE AREA IMMEDIATELY BEFORE EACH REAR WHEEL CYLINDER.
NHTSA complaint #10318214 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 162,000 milesSouthampton, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
STEEL BRAKE LINES TO REAR BREAKS RUSTED THROUGH IN SEVERAL PLACES - TWO LINES TO REAR THAT PASS UNDER THE FLOOR AND ALONG THE DRIVER SIDE RAIL AND OVER THE REAR LEFT WHEEL AXLE, AND ALSO AT THE AREA IMMEDIATELY BEFORE EACH REAR WHEEL CYLINDER.
NHTSA complaint #10318214 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 175,000 milesMartin, TN
SEAT BELTS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER FRONT LAP BELT WILL NOT REMAIN SECURE INTO THE BUCKLE. AS A CONSEQUENCE, IN THE EVENT OF THE CRASH THE OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO PROPERLY REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 170,000. UPDATED 10/06/09. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS FINALLY BEEN REPAIRED. THE DEALER ORDERED AND REPLACED THE BELT BUCKLE FREE OF CHARGE UNDER WARRANTY. UPDATED 10/06/09
NHTSA complaint #10282911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 175,000 milesMartin, TN
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER FRONT LAP BELT WILL NOT REMAIN SECURE INTO THE BUCKLE. AS A CONSEQUENCE, IN THE EVENT OF THE CRASH THE OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO PROPERLY REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 170,000. UPDATED 10/06/09. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS FINALLY BEEN REPAIRED. THE DEALER ORDERED AND REPLACED THE BELT BUCKLE FREE OF CHARGE UNDER WARRANTY. UPDATED 10/06/09
NHTSA complaint #10282911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesChicago, IL
SEAT BELTS
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
NHTSA complaint #10222179 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesChicago, IL
SUSPENSION
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
NHTSA complaint #10222179 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesChicago, IL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BURNED A LOT OF FUEL. THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THERE ARE NO LEAKS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HEARD A SCRAPING NOISE WHEN MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 200,050 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,00. UPDATED 04/08/08. *LJ THE SEAT BELTS DID WOULD NOT GO UP OR DOWN AND THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF. UPDATED
NHTSA complaint #10222179 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesChicago, IL
STRUCTURE:BODY
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
NHTSA complaint #10222179 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesMcdonald, GAFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 NISSAN QUEST. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VENT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES, THE SMOKE CLEARED. SHE TURNED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND FLAMES APPEARED UNDER THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V419001 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #10208452 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesTullahuma, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS SQUEAKING AND THAT SHE HAD TO HOSE OFF HER FRONT ROTORS WHEN THEY OVERHEATED. HER VEHICLE WAS ALSO EXPERIENCING LONG STOPPING DISTANCES. THE FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. RECENTLY, THE SERVICE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND THEN DIMMED. SAFETY RECALL # 92V32001 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: MASTER CYLINDER) WAS FOUND. THE FREE PORTION OF THE SAFETY RECALL NO LONGER APPLIES TO THIS VEHICLE. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #10194847 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chula Vista, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL FILLER VENT LEAK .NAR 1/21/03. THE CUSTOMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT.
NHTSA complaint #10004737 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 18,000 milesZachary, LA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKEN NISSAN REPLACED BOLTS 1800.00 20,000 MILES LATER SAME PROBLEM NISSAN SAYS NOT RESPONSIBLE BECAUSE IT HAD BEEN LONGER THAN 20,000 MILES AS FAR AS I CAN TELL NISSAN DID NOT USE THE NEW IMPROVED MANIFOLD BOLTS FOR THIS REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #10075189 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 118,000 milesProvo, UT
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
AS HAS HAPPENED TO CLOSE TO 100% OF QUEST/MERCURY VILLAGER OWNERS, I HAVE CRACKED MANIFOLDS, MISSING MANIFOLD STUDS, AND SEVERAL BROKEN MANIFOLD STUDS. THIS RESULTS IN POOR STARTS, EXHAUST LEAKS, AND A NOTICEABLE "CLACKING" (EXHAUST LEAK) UPON ACCELERATION. MY VEHICLE HAS 118K MILES. I UNDERSTAND THE LABOR FOR A COMPLETE FIX CAN RUN OVER $1000, WHILE PARTS RUN UNDER $100. I HAVE CONTACTED 1-800-NISSAN1 WITH THIS ISSUE AND THE OPERATOR WAS AWARE OF THIS VERY COMMON, SERIOUS PROBLEM AND AFFIRMED THAT I WOULD BE CONTACTED WITH ANY POSSIBLE COMPENSATION.
NHTSA complaint #10070669 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 118,000 milesProvo, UT
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AS HAS HAPPENED TO CLOSE TO 100% OF QUEST/MERCURY VILLAGER OWNERS, I HAVE CRACKED MANIFOLDS, MISSING MANIFOLD STUDS, AND SEVERAL BROKEN MANIFOLD STUDS. THIS RESULTS IN POOR STARTS, EXHAUST LEAKS, AND A NOTICEABLE "CLACKING" (EXHAUST LEAK) UPON ACCELERATION. MY VEHICLE HAS 118K MILES. I UNDERSTAND THE LABOR FOR A COMPLETE FIX CAN RUN OVER $1000, WHILE PARTS RUN UNDER $100. I HAVE CONTACTED 1-800-NISSAN1 WITH THIS ISSUE AND THE OPERATOR WAS AWARE OF THIS VERY COMMON, SERIOUS PROBLEM AND AFFIRMED THAT I WOULD BE CONTACTED WITH ANY POSSIBLE COMPENSATION.
NHTSA complaint #10070669 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 118,000 milesProvo, UT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
AS HAS HAPPENED TO CLOSE TO 100% OF QUEST/MERCURY VILLAGER OWNERS, I HAVE CRACKED MANIFOLDS, MISSING MANIFOLD STUDS, AND SEVERAL BROKEN MANIFOLD STUDS. THIS RESULTS IN POOR STARTS, EXHAUST LEAKS, AND A NOTICEABLE "CLACKING" (EXHAUST LEAK) UPON ACCELERATION. MY VEHICLE HAS 118K MILES. I UNDERSTAND THE LABOR FOR A COMPLETE FIX CAN RUN OVER $1000, WHILE PARTS RUN UNDER $100. I HAVE CONTACTED 1-800-NISSAN1 WITH THIS ISSUE AND THE OPERATOR WAS AWARE OF THIS VERY COMMON, SERIOUS PROBLEM AND AFFIRMED THAT I WOULD BE CONTACTED WITH ANY POSSIBLE COMPENSATION.
NHTSA complaint #10070669 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesGreenville, NC
SEAT BELTS
FRONT DRIVERS AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT IS STUCK IN ONE STATIONARY POSITION. CONSUMER CAN HEAR MOTOR RUNNING BUT NO MOVEMENT OF SEATBELT.
NHTSA complaint #10022959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marysville, WA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INTERMITTENTLY THERE IS A GAS SMELL IN THE PASSENGER CABIN. THE SMELL COMMONLY OCCURS WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS CLOSE TO EMPTY.
NHTSA complaint #10022164 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesGreen BAY, WI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
CONSUMER STATES THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS HAVE BROKEN FOUR TIMES IN AS MANY YEARS, CAUSING EXHAUST LEAKS.
NHTSA complaint #10001535 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EL Cerrito, CAFire
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM CAUGHT ON FIRE, BLOWING FLAMES FROM BURNING PLASTIC INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, WHILE DRIVING ON RESIDENTIAL STREET W/ AC ON. PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AS LEAVES CRUMBLING THEN FALLING THROUGH AREA WHERE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SIT INTO THE AC BLOWER INTAKE, THEN SITTING IN THE BLOWER. RESISTOR SITS NEXT TO BLOWER, GETS "ALMOST RED-HOT" WHEN AC IS ON; THE HEAT IGNITED THE LEAVES IN THE BLOWER, THE PLASTIC CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND FUMES FROM LEAVES AND BURNING AC SYSTEM WERE BLOWN INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE SHOP (ALBANY HILL AUTO) SAID THE BLOWER SHOULD HAVE HAD A GRATE OVER THE INTAKE TO KEEP LEAVES OUT AND THE INTAKE WAS POORLY POSITIONED TO BEGIN WITH.
NHTSA complaint #766543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lawndale, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF THE MANIFOLD DEVELOPING A LEAK ON BOTH SIDES.
NHTSA complaint #564769 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chesapeake, VA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT FAILURES, MISSING AND BROKEN OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND THE INTERMITTENT ENGAGEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE APPLIED. THE WASHERS FOR THE WINDSHIELD WORKS OCCASIONALLY AND THE WIPERS THEMSELVES FUNCTION ERRATICALLY.
NHTSA complaint #764893 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Livington, NJ
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
GAS AND BRAKE LINES ARE LOCATED WHERE THEY ARE EXPOSED AND CAN BE EASILY CORRODED,CAUSING VEHICLE TO LEAK FUEL. THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #8014896 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Livington, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
GAS AND BRAKE LINES ARE LOCATED WHERE THEY ARE EXPOSED AND CAN BE EASILY CORRODED,CAUSING VEHICLE TO LEAK FUEL. THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #8014896 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pickerington, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
GAS TANK DEVELOPED LEAKS. STRONG FUMES WERE APPARENT. THE LEAKS DEVELOPED ON TOP OF THE TANK.
NHTSA complaint #763324 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Georgetown, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
PRIOR TO REALL NOTICE, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL HOSE AND IT WAS REPLACED, CONSUMER IS NOW REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT.
NHTSA complaint #561156 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.