25 of the
164 complaints about the 1993 Nissan Quest are about the
glass, mirrors and wipers — 15% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
118,000 miles.
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25
Complaints
0
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
624.0%
Glass, Side/Rear
520.0%
Windshield
416.0%
Windshield Wiper/Washer
312.0%
Heater Core
28.0%
Power Window Devices AND Controls
14.0%
Exterior
14.0%
Interior
14.0%
Electrical Heating Element
14.0%
Motor
14.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers across every Nissan Quest year
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.
Chicago, IL
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
REAR WINDOW KEEPS EXPLODING IN A LOT OF PIECES AFTER STARTING UP VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #877264 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Scottdepot, WV
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE REAR WINDOW BOLTS CAME OUT OF THE WINDOW.
NHTSA complaint #840592 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Gate, CA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
BRAKE LIGHTS: THE ELECTRICAL WIRING IS TOO SHORT. MUST BE FIXED AT LEAST 4-5 TIMES PER WEEK OTHERWISE, WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED, BRAKE LIGHT DOESN'T LIGHT UP. SEATS: RATTLE & MOVE EVEN WHEN ENGAGED. WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR: DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. MAYBE ONCE EVERY 4-5 MONTHS (IF I'M LUCKY), THEREFORE, HAVE TO POUR WATER ON WINDSHIELD ON MY OWN.
NHTSA complaint #706472 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Independence, MO
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
UPON EVALUATION, THE SOLDER POINTS IN THE MODULE WERE NOT PERMANENT AS HEAT WORE AWAY THE CONTACTS.
NHTSA complaint #704319 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Polk City, FL
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
CONSUMER NOTICE LEAVES BUILDUP IN VENTILATION SYSTEM. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO ACCEPT RESPONABILITY. SEEKING HELP FROM NHSTA.
NHTSA complaint #835335 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Gate, CA
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
DRIVER SIDE EXTERIOR MIRROR VIBRATES AND CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY.
NHTSA complaint #540468 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
RECALL WORK PERFORMED ON THE INSTALLATION OF A SCREEN ON THE FRESH AIR INTAKE TO PREVENT DEBRIS FROM ENTERING VEHICLE RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE, HOWEVER FAILED AFTER REPAIR AND VEHICLE FIRE EXPERIENCED. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
NHTSA complaint #542839 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bordentown, NJFire1 injured
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
WHEN OPERATING HEATER IT SMELLS LIKE BURNING LEAVES. ALSO, WHILE OPERATING HEATER A BURST OF FLAMES SHOT FROM THE INSIDE BOTTOM VENT, CAUSING A FIRE THAT BURNED THE CHILD THAT WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER'S SEAT. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #832276 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Nashua, NH
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONSUMER HAVE BEEN EXPRIENCING PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT SNOWS. ICE BUILDS UP ON FRONT WINDSHIELD. DEFROSTER IS WORKING PROPERLY , BUT STILL IS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE ICE FROM GLASS, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY FOR DRIVER. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE RESOLVED AT THIS TIME.
NHTSA complaint #826213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manassa, VA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
BACK WIPER FAILED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.
NHTSA complaint #516087 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pierre, SD
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
HEATER FAN MOTOR FAILED DURING EXTREME COLD WEATHER, CAUSING THE FRONT WINDOWS TO FOG UP, IMPAIRING VISIBILITY.
NHTSA complaint #513186 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Waipahu, HI
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR HAS FALLEN OFF TWICE SINCE OWNERSHIP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #802936 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lake Mills, WI
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
REAR WINDOW HAS BLOWN OUT THREE TIMES.
NHTSA complaint #503046 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Port R, FL
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
REAR WINDOWS WILL NOT FULLY CLOSE. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #501098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Port R, FL
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #501098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Elpaso, TX
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
CONSUMER WIFE WAS DRIVING AND THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED DEALER REPLACED IT AND THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED . TT
NHTSA complaint #975665 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Elpaso, TX
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONSUMER WIFE WAS DRIVING AND THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED DEALER REPLACED IT AND THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED . TT
NHTSA complaint #975665 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manalapan, NJFire
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SMOLDERING FIRE CAUSED BY LEAVES GETTING INTO VENT SYSTEM; SMOKE STARTED COMING THRU DASHBOARD. TT
NHTSA complaint #974175 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lakewood, OH
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE HEATER ON, THERE IS A BURNING SMELL. TT
NHTSA complaint #970295 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.