FaultScore

1993 Nissan Quest window and wiper problems

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 6 24.0%
Glass, Side/Rear 5 20.0%
Windshield 4 16.0%
Windshield Wiper/Washer 3 12.0%
Heater Core 2 8.0%
Power Window Devices AND Controls 1 4.0%
Exterior 1 4.0%
Interior 1 4.0%
Electrical Heating Element 1 4.0%
Motor 1 4.0%

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers across every Nissan Quest year

1993 25 32.5%
1996 11 14.3%
1999 12 15.6%
2004 29 37.7%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

at 118,000 miles Provo, 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.

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.

South Gate, CA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP FAILED CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

NHTSA complaint #540469 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Brooklyn, NY Fire

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

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, NJ Fire 1 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, NJ Fire

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.

Longboat KEY, FL

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

WHEN TURNING THE BLOWER ON, THERE HAS BEEN SMOKE/SMELL COMING FROM FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY, THE SAME AS MERCURY VILLAGER.

NHTSA complaint #969773 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bettenbors, 00

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

SMELL OF BURNING OR HOT WIRE COMES FROM BLOWER WHEN TURN ON AIR-CONDITIONER OR HEATER. TT

NHTSA complaint #969825 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Valencia, PA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

VEHICLES 2ND WINDOW ON DRIVERS SIDE IMPLODED FOR NO REASON. TT

NHTSA complaint #964189 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Russellville, AR

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

GLASS IN REAR HATCHBACK DOOR SHATTERED AND FELL OUT. TT

NHTSA complaint #959180 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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