15 of the
164 complaints about the 1993 Nissan Quest are about the
fuel system — 9% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
200,000 miles.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Phoniex, AZ
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE AT DEALER TO GET RECALL REPAIRS DONE FOR A FUEL VENT HOSE, BUT IT WAS OTHER VENT HOSE THAT HAD THE PROBLEM. DEALER CHANGED HOSE, BUT AT OWNER'S COST.*AK 00V419001 WAS RECALL NUMBER, CONSUMER STATES FAILED PART WAS SPREADING STRONG GAS FUMES. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #882489 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FT. Myers, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
MERCURY VILLAGER (SAME ENGINE) RECALLED FOR FUEL LINE
NHTSA complaint #741122 — 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.
Plano, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL FILLING LINE LEAKS WHEN PLACING FUEL IN TANK.
NHTSA complaint #784257 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Floyds Kobs, IN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL HOSE. WHEN CONSUMER FILLS UP GAS TANK THE GAS RUINS THROUGH THE CAR ONTO THE GROUND. DEALER SHIP WAS NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #852151 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Freehold, NJ
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL SMELL AND LEAKAGE WHEN TANK OVERFILLED.
NHTSA complaint #703094 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint Petersburg, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THERE IS A HOLE ALONG THE GAS TANK, CAUSING A LEAKAGE. WHEN GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING THE CONSUMER CAN SMELL FUMES.
NHTSA complaint #831772 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Laurel, MD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
AFTER FILLING GAS TANK UP WITH GAS, FUEL STARTED LEAKING FROM THE FUEL FILLER TUBE HOSE. OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED WITH RECALL # 92V172002 FOR FUEL FILLER HOSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #823780 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.