Owners have filed 195 complaints
about the 1994 Nissan Quest with NHTSA between 1995 and 2017.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 11 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 — 74
Against the median year of the Nissan Quest. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 42
8.2% 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.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
25,000 – 49,999 miles
212.5%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
16.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
16.3%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
956.3%
150,000+ miles
318.8%
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.
Apr 1995peak 8Feb 2017
NHTSA investigations into the 1994 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...
PE99078Opened 28 Dec 1999Closed 22 May 2000VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
FUEL TANK VENT HOSE LEAKAGE
Recalls on the 1994 Nissan Quest
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.
96V253004
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
THE REAR LAMP SOCKET MAY NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL CAN IN THE LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING.
Risk: THIS CAN RESULT IN MALFUNCTION OF THE STOP OR REAR RUNNING LAMPS. CENTER HIGH MOUNT STOP LAMP FUNCTION IS UNAFFECTED. REAR LAMP MALFUNCTION CAN RESULT IN FOLLOWING DRIVERS NOT BEING ALERTED TO THE SUBJECT VEHICLE'S PRESENCE OR INTENDED ACTIONS, PARTICULARLY IN THE CASE IN WHICH BOTH LAMPS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED.
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 19970144,039 units in Canada
Lights And Instruments
A REAR LAMP ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL CAN IN THE LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE STOP/TAIL COMBINATION LAMP OR THE TURN SIGNAL LAMP NOT FUNCTIONING. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP OPERATION IS NOT AFFECTED. CORRECTION: BOTH REAR LAMP SOCKET ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN IMPROVED ASSEMBLY.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 129,000 milesWinchester, MAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
DRIVING FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. WAS PULLING OFF THE HIGHWAY WHEN VEHICLE DIED. OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM PASSENGER SIDE OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FIRE DEPT PUT OUT FIRE. THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP, IGNITION WIRES AND WIRING HARNESSES MELTED. VEHICLE DECLARED TOTAL LOSS BY INSURANCE COMPANY. 8JB
NHTSA complaint #10142241 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Portland, ORCrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CHILD PASSENGER LOCKS ARE NOT OPERABLE THE CONSUMER SAID THAT HER CHILD WAS IN THE BACK SEAT AND HE COULDN'T GET OUT.
NHTSA complaint #862851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tiston, GACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DRIVING AT APPROXMATELY 10 MPH ,MAKING A PANIC STOP, COMPLETE FAILURE OF ABS, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT .
NHTSA complaint #832909 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
BEN Lomond, CAFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
FUEL LINE LEAKS FUEL ONTO THE ENGINE BLOCK, BENEATH THE INTAKE PLENUM. WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING, VISIBLE DRIPS OCCUR (ABOUT 1 DROP PER 1 OR 2 SECONDS).
NHTSA complaint #701566 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cary, NCCrash1 injured1 killed
AIR BAGS
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY.
NHTSA complaint #524951 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clovis, CACrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 30MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DRIVER'S AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, NO INJURY.
NHTSA complaint #810098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 127,171 milesCruz Machado, AL
ENGINE
I'M BRAZILIAN AND I NEED HELP, HERE IN BRAZIL THERE'S NO ONE WHO CAN HELP ME...... CAR WITH A BACKSPRING WITHOUT STRENGTH AND SKIDDING WITHOUT LEAVING THE PLACE, WHEN SHE DOES NOT STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR IN THE BACK SHE LEAVES ALONE AND HAS NO STRENGTH TO CLIMB UPHILL IN THE REVERSE, BUT THE OTHER BORES FOR FRONTS ARE GOOD ..THIS CAR IS IN MOVEMENT, I WILL ALWAYS WORK WITH IT.
NHTSA complaint #10953969 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 148,000 milesLawrence, KS
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS STOPPED WORKING. THE SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE SEAT BELT WAS BUCKLED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT; HOWEVER, THE PART REQUIRED WAS NO LONGER MANUFACTURED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,000.
NHTSA complaint #10883359 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 210,000 milesGettysburg, PA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE INSIDE VAN...I CONTACTED PREVIOUS OWNER,HE HAD SAME ISSUE,TOLD ME HE HAD IT CHECKED OUT AT A GARAGE,THEY SAID NO LEAKS IN FUEL SYSTEM,& TOLD HIM THE WIND BLOWS THE SMELL INTO THE CAB OF VAN.......HE TOLD ME THAT HE WOULD SMELL GAS INSIDE OF VAN WHEN DRIVING WITH WINDOW OPEN,I JUST HAD WINDOW SLIGHTLY OPEN,WENT ABOUT A MILE,MY WIFE GOT SICK FROM STRONG GAS ODOR,SO WE TURNED AROUND AND HEADED HOME....I CAN NOT SMELL DUE TO HAVING MY SINUSES SEVERED IN A MOTORCYCLE CRASH 10 YRS AGO,SO LUCKY MY WIFE WAS WITH ME TO SMELL IT,,,I WAS JUST ABOUT TO LIGHT A CIGAR,WE WOULD HAVE BLOWN UP........I'VE HAD THIS VAN FOR A WEEK NOW,I NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE TILL NOW....BUT PREVIOUS OWNER SAID IT HAPPENED MANY TIMES FOR HIM,OF AND ON IN THE 8 YEARS HE OWNED IT.
NHTSA complaint #10712939 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 300,000 milesMandeville, LA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS FAIL TO COME ON AND DASH LIGHTS HAVE ALSO FAILED,DEALER STATES VEHICLE NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 96V253004 . SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINS ABOUT THIS FROM DIFFERENT MANUFACTURING DATES AND VIN#. SEEMS TO BE MORE UNIVERSAL THAN PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT. HOPING NISSAN CAN RESOLVE.
NHTSA complaint #10505210 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Yonkers, NY
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 80 MPH WHEN THE HOOD LATCH FAILED FLEW OPEN, FRACTURING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT HAD TO TIE DOWN THE HOOD TO KEEP IT FROM FLYING OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 11/03/11*LJ UPDATED 11/04/11
NHTSA complaint #10425077 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 129,000 milesWinchester, MAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
DRIVING FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. WAS PULLING OFF THE HIGHWAY WHEN VEHICLE DIED. OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM PASSENGER SIDE OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FIRE DEPT PUT OUT FIRE. THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP, IGNITION WIRES AND WIRING HARNESSES MELTED. VEHICLE DECLARED TOTAL LOSS BY INSURANCE COMPANY. 8JB
NHTSA complaint #10142241 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS BECAUSE I TOOK IT TO MIDAS AND HE SAID THAT HE HAS BEING THESE VAN WITH THIS PROBLEM WHERE THE BOLTS BROKEN INTO THE MANIFOLD EXHAUST. I WANT DO THIS SUPPOSE TO HAPPEN AND DO THE COMPANY NO OF THIS. SO CAN YOU TELL ME IF THERE ARE A RECALL ON THESE VANS. IF SO, CAN YOU LET ME KNOW.
NHTSA complaint #10130552 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesBedford, MA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
CLUNK NOISE WHILE MAKING LEFT (SLOW) TURN. 3 LEFT TURNS LATER, RT WHEEL SEPARATED FROM SUSPENSION, AND CAR SKIDDED TO STOP. LOWER RT BALL JOINT HAD BROKEN AND INNER CV JOINT HAD SEPARATED. DAMAGE TO RT FENDER WHEN TIRE HIT CAR FRAME. VERY FORTUNATE ONLY TRAVELING ~ 7MPH WHEN WHEEL BROKE LOOSE OTHERWISE THE LOST OF CONTROL WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS. EXAMINATION OF BALL JOINT SHOWED DAMAGED 'BOOT' AND LOST OF ALL GREASE. CAR GETS REGULAR STATE SAFETY CHECKS AND WAS IN FOR TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT AND OVERALL CHECKOUT LAST YEAR.
NHTSA complaint #10125357 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesPinellas Park, FL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
DT: CONSUMER STATES BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE SHOP, METAL TUBE THAT SEPARATES FROM HOUSING WAS DEFECTIVE. NO LIGHTS CAME ON. PUT IN NEW BRAKE SWITCH, NEW FUSES, AND BULBS.
NHTSA complaint #10122592 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Valley Center, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE VEHICLE WAS HARD STARTING, ENGINE/TRANSMISSION SURGE, AT LOW SPEEDS AND UP HILL. THE THERMOSTAT STUCK AND SEVERAL OTHER MALFUNCTIONS. *BF THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE OVER HEATED ENGINE HAD SERIOUS BURNING INSIDE. THERE WERE NO INDICATOR LIGHTS ON TO SEE THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AT PEAK HEAT. THE CONSUMER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM, HAD NO STEAM, NO CHECK ENGINE, JUST A FEAR OF ENGINE MELT DOWN ABOUT TO RECUR.
NHTSA complaint #10101996 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Valley Center, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE VEHICLE WAS HARD STARTING, ENGINE/TRANSMISSION SURGE, AT LOW SPEEDS AND UP HILL. THE THERMOSTAT STUCK AND SEVERAL OTHER MALFUNCTIONS. *BF THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE OVER HEATED ENGINE HAD SERIOUS BURNING INSIDE. THERE WERE NO INDICATOR LIGHTS ON TO SEE THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AT PEAK HEAT. THE CONSUMER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM, HAD NO STEAM, NO CHECK ENGINE, JUST A FEAR OF ENGINE MELT DOWN ABOUT TO RECUR.
NHTSA complaint #10101996 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesAlbuquerque, NM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
OIL PRESSURE BUILD UP WHICH WAS CAUSING THE GASOLINE TO LEAK FROM THE FUEL LINE, AND A STRONG FUEL ODOR CAME INTO THE CABIN. THE FUEL TANK HOSE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED.
NHTSA complaint #10101659 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Washington, DC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE DEALER BROKE THE CRANKSHAFT WHEN REMOVING THE MAIN PULLEY BOLT. DEALER/NISSAN REFUSED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL HELP ON REPAIRS. *BF *TC THE CONSUMER DID SOME RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED NUMEROUS BROKEN CRANKSHAFTS. THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THE CAUSE TO BE INITIAL TENSILE FORCE SET ON THE ENGINE ACCESSORY BELTS DURING ASSEMBLY, THEREFORE A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED ACKNOWLEDGING THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10099928 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25,800 milesTimberlake, NC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
THE TAIL LIGHTS WERE DEFECTIVE. THEY WERE CAUSING THE DASHBOARD, AND ALL OF THE MARKER LIGHTS TO FAIL. THE DEALER STATEED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. *JB 96V253004
NHTSA complaint #10094163 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 112,200 milesFurlong, PA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BOLT HOLDING LOWER PULLEY TO CRANKSHAFT SHEARED OFF. POSSIBLE CRANK SHAFT FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10090451 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 108,000 milesFurlong, PA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT, BOLTS AND STUDS.
NHTSA complaint #10090450 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesWestwood, NJ
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ALL DOORS LOCK UPON TOUCHING THE INNER OR OUTER DRIVERS DOOR HANDLES. THIS RESULTS IN PASSENGERS BEING LOCKED IN OR OUT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN YOU ATTEMPT TO UNLOCK THE DOOR WITH THE KEY, KEYPAD OR INTERIOR LOCK BUTTON THE DOORS INSTANTLY LOCK AGAIN WHEN YOU ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE DOOR. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ON AND OFF FOR SEVERAL YEARS.
NHTSA complaint #10080941 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesWashington, DC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
REAR LAMP DOES NOT ILLUMINATE RELIABLY BECAUSE METAL CAN IN THE LAMP SOCKET MOVES AND SEPARATES FROM PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING. THIS RESULTS IN MALFUNCTION OF THE STOP AND REAR RUNNING LAMPS. REAR LAMP MALFUNCTION COULD RESULT IN FOLLOWING DRIVERS COLLIDING WITH VEHICLE BY VIRTUE OF NOT BEING ALERTED TO SUBJECT VEHICLES PRESENCE OR INTENDED ACTIONS. ISSUE IMPACT BOTH REAR LIGHTS.
NHTSA complaint #10066491 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Valley Center, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING.*MR ENGINE WAS REPLACED AND STALLED AGAIN FROM CITY SPEED TO HIGHWAY SPEED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED AND THE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. AFTER 2.5 HOURS OF ELECTRICAL TESTING, NOTHING WAS FOUND. THE EXISTING STALLING IS REPAIRED BY SHUTTING THE A/C OFF TO PROVIDE THE ENGINE WITH POWER. THE PREVENTION IS TO USE HIGHER OCTANE GAS, OMIT OVERDRIVE AND AVOID USING THE A/C. NISSAN ASKED THAT THE CONSUMERS WAIT FOR THE VEHICLE TO BREAK SO THEY COULD FIND THE CAUSE. THE ENGINE ITSELF BROKE AT 59K MILES. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE CRANKSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT SYSTEM. BUT THE 1994 MODELS THE SENSOR IS IN THE DISTRIBUTOR.
NHTSA complaint #10050048 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mequon, WI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. DEALER REPLACED ONE OF THE SENSORS. HOWEVER, THE LIGHT STILL CAME ON.
NHTSA complaint #10046081 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR SOMETIMES LOCKED AND SOMETIMES IT WOULD NOT LOCK. ONCE DRIVER WAS INSIDE THE DOOR LOCKED AND WOULD NOT UNLOCK, CONSUMER HAD TO EXIT FROM ANOTHER DOOR.
NHTSA complaint #10044922 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 169,960 milesCunn, TN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
I WOULD LIKE TO ADD MY COMPLAINT TO THE LONG LIST YOU ALREADY HAVE ABOUT THE BROKEN BOLTS ON THE FRONT AND REAR MANIFOLDS. I HAD THREE BROKEN STUDS THAT NEEDED RE-DRILLING AND ONE BOLT THAT ONLY NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANIFOLDS WERE WARPED AND HAD TO BE REMOVED AND PLANED. TOTAL COST WAS $756.16. THE PROBLEM I WAS HAVING WAS A LOUD RATTLE NOISE. WHEN I ASKED THE MECHANIC ABOUT NOT FIXING THE PROBLEM I WAS TOLD IT WAS A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. THERE APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN THIS ENGINE MODEL. I UNDERSTAND IT IS ALSO PREVALENT IN THE PATHFINDER AND OTHER NISSAN MODELS. WHEN I CALLED MY NISSAN DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. NISSAN SAID THEY HAS ISSUED A TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON THIS ISSUE AND FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE RELATIONS THEY WERE FIXING 1994 PATHFINDERS WITH THIS PROBLEM IF THEY HAD 100,000 MILES OR LESS.
NHTSA complaint #10041348 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Warwick, RI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE SHUT DOWN .
NHTSA complaint #10038248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 132,000 milesNewark, DE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
THE REAR LAMP SOCKET COMES ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO METAL SEPARATING FROM PLASTIC SOCKETS, WHICH CAUSED THE REAR LIGHTS TO FAIL. *AK THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 96V253004, BUT THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED. CONSUMER FEELS IF THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PRODUCED IN NUMERICAL ORDER, THEN HOW COULD THEY GO BY THE VIN. *PH
NHTSA complaint #10034372 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hollywood, AL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1994 NISSAN QUEST VAN EXHAUST STUDS BROKEN OFF, AND COST ANYWHERE FROM 900 TO 3000 THOUSAND DOLLARS TO FIX.
NHTSA complaint #10032742 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.