1993 Nissan Quest

Routine

Owners filed 118 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the engine. It has been recalled 5 times.

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Most common 1993 Nissan Quest problems

30 of the 118 complaints (25%) are about the engine.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · engine15
000
Structure › Body › Door · body and frame7
000
Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System6
021
Seat Belts6
100
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly · fuel system6
010
Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner6
010
Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear5
000
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System · engine5
000
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control · engine4
000
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline · engine4
020

5 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly00V419001
Filed Dec 15, 2000268,229 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. 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.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.

Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System95V222002
Filed Nov 22, 199527,000 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. 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.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM INTAKE SCREEN.

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings92V172002
Filed Dec 2, 19924,900 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. 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.

Remedy. REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE.

Seat Belts92V133001
Filed Sep 21, 19921,500 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. 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.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM TRACK MOUNTING BOLTS.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder92V132001
Filed Sep 21, 1992500 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. 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.

Remedy. A NEW BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE INSTALLED.

All 5 campaigns on file, newest first.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Mar 9, 2010162,000 milesNY

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. *TR

Seat Belts
Filed Sep 4, 2009175,000 milesTN

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

Seat Belts
Filed Mar 24, 2008200,000 milesIL

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

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank AssemblyFire
Filed Nov 8, 2007200,000 milesGA

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder
Filed Jun 28, 2007200,000 milesTX

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.

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Filed Jun 10, 200418,000 milesLA

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.*AK

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System
Filed Jan 15, 2004118,000 milesUT

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.

Seat Belts
Filed Jun 12, 200370,000 milesNC

FRONT DRIVERS AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT IS STUCK IN ONE STATIONARY POSITION. CONSUMER CAN HEAR MOTOR RUNNING BUT NO MOVEMENT OF SEATBELT. *AK

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System
Filed Jun 3, 2003WA

INTERMITTENTLY THERE IS A GAS SMELL IN THE PASSENGER CABIN. THE SMELL COMMONLY OCCURS WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS CLOSE TO EMPTY. *AK

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Filed Dec 27, 200260,000 milesWI

CONSUMER STATES THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS HAVE BROKEN FOUR TIMES IN AS MANY YEARS, CAUSING EXHAUST LEAKS.

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Filed Nov 21, 2002CA

FUEL FILLER VENT LEAK .NAR 1/21/03. THE CUSTOMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *JB

Equipment › Appliance › Air ConditionerFire
Filed Sep 1, 2002CA

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.*AK

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Filed Jul 29, 2002VA

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.*AK

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery
Filed Jul 26, 2002NJ

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.*AK

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Filed Jun 21, 2002OH

GAS TANK DEVELOPED LEAKS. STRONG FUMES WERE APPARENT. THE LEAKS DEVELOPED ON TOP OF THE TANK.*AK

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine
Filed Apr 11, 2002OH

WHILE ENTERING INTO A PARKING LOT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE, CRANKSHAFT FELL OFF. MECHANIC STATED THERE WAS NO DIAGNOSTIC AFTER LOOKING AT VEHICLE. ALSO, ENGINE HAS TO BE REPLACED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND RESPONDED THAT VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY.*AK ENGINE REPLACED AT OWNERS EXPENSE. CONSUMER FEELS DEALER SHOULD TAKE REPONSIBILITY FOR CLAIM. *TT

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Filed Mar 20, 2002CA

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF THE MANIFOLD DEVELOPING A LEAK ON BOTH SIDES. *JG

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System
Filed Sep 5, 2001CA

I AM EXPERIENCING A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH MY NISSAN VEHCILES. I HAVE LOCATED THE SAME PROBLEM THROUGHOUT YOUR COMPLAINTS DATABASE FOR MANY NISSAN MODELS AND VARIOUS YEARS. I NEED YOUR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM WITH THE DEALER. THEY SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL OR PAY FOR ALL REPAIRS. PLEASE REFER TO THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON YOUR WEB SITE SUCH AS THE FOLLOWING FOR THE '94 NISSAN QUEST:ODI #S- 718520, 710278, 835965, 781102, 781100, 720610, 533368, 781099, 715129, 720103, 722946, 850195.....I CAN FIND ALOT MORE ODI NUMBERS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM FOR THE '1993-'1995 QUESTS, PATHFINDERS, MAXIMAS, ETC. NISSAN IS HIDING A MAJOR PROBLEM.* NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components
Filed Aug 16, 2001WA

WHEN THERE IS PRESSURE ON BRAKES, PEDAL STAYS IN SAME APPLIED POSITION AND BRAKES RELEASE, ALLOWINGVEHICLE TO ROLL. THIS HAPPENED ON 3 OCCASIONS.WHEN CAR WILL COAST WHILE APPLYING BRAKE,AND WHEN GOING DOWN HILL AND IN STOP POSITION, BRAKES WILL RELEASE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER CHECKED FOR SERVICE BULLETINS AND WARNINGS.*AK

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Filed Jul 30, 2001CA

THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SNAPPED OFF AT LEAST ONE OF THE BOLTS HOLDING THE COVER ON. JOHN AT MAGIC MUFFLER IN THOUSAND OAKS (805-496-2436) POINTED OUT THE PROBLEM TO US AND SAID IT WAS VERY COMMON IN THE NISSAN QUESTS. MY BROTHER ALSO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS QUEST ON MORE THEN ONE OCCASION. THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUPPOSEDLY WARPS AND SNAPS THE BOLTS HOLDING IT ON. NISSAN SAID THAT THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM? IF IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM OR FLAW IN DESIGN, WHY IS THERE NOT A RECALL? I WAS INFORMED FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOPS THAT THIS WOULD COST ME $320 TO $1600 DEPENDING ON HOW MANY OF THE BOLTS ARE BROKEN OFF INTO THE HOUSING.*AK

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
Filed May 19, 2001CA

DRIVERS SIDE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED AT ALL, EVEN IN AN EMERGENCY. *AK

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Filed May 9, 2001TX

PRIOR TO REALL NOTICE, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL HOSE AND IT WAS REPLACED, CONSUMER IS NOW REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT.*JB

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Filed Mar 23, 2001TX

EXHAUST MANIFLOD BOLTS SHEERED OFF. CONSUMER DID NOT KNOW OF THIS UNTIL FAILING INSPECTION. NISSAN HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
Filed Mar 21, 2001NC

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. SOMETIMES WOULD GO OUT INFREQUENTLY. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND WAS INFORMED NEEDED TO PUT ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE. SLIDING DOOR LOCK FAILS TO OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. NEED TO BE INSIDE TO UNLOCK IT.*AK 8SLC

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control
Filed Mar 8, 2001AZ

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

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery
Filed Feb 19, 2001FL

MERCURY VILLAGER (SAME ENGINE) RECALLED FOR FUEL LINE *AK

Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Filed Feb 14, 2001GA

CONSUMER HAS COMPLAINED ABOUT TRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAIN WORKING ERATICALLY WHEN AIR CONDITIONER OR HEATER IS ON. IT MAKES DRIVETRAIN SHIFT IN AND OUT OF OVERDRIVE. TRANSMISSION IS IN AND OUT OF GEARS. CONSUMER HAS CHECKED OTHER NISSAN OWNERS IN OTHER STATES, AND THEY HAVE MENTIONED THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control
Filed Jan 13, 2001CA

FILLING THE GAS TANK TILL THE GAS PUMP AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF OCCURS, FUEL LEAKS (APPROXIMATELY 1/2 GALLON) FROM THE FUEL LINE GOING INTO THE GAS TANK. IS THIS THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE LEAKAGE DESCRIBED IN NHTSA RECALL NUMBERS 00V419001 & 00V419002? I NEED TO GET THIS CORRECTED ASAP TO AVOID AND FUEL IGNITION POSSIBILITIES. DO I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE INVESTIGATION CLOSES FOR A RECALL? I HOPE NOT.

Tires
Filed Jan 11, 2001TX

I PURCHASED 4 YOKOHAMA AEGIS GS4 P215/70R-15 97S TIRES (SERIAL NO. CC608HN428) AT DISCOUNT TIRE IN MIDLAND, TX ON DECEMBER 18, 1998. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED EVERY 6,000-8,000 MILES AND HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INFLATED. MOST OF THE DRIVING ON THESE TIRES HAS BEEN IN TEXAS AND OTHER SOUTHERN STATES. IN AUGUST, 2000 THE TIRE MOUNTED ON THE LEFT REAR WHEEL SEPARATED AFTER 32,000 MILES. ON JANUARY 4, 2001 THE TIRE MOUNTED ON THE LEFT FRONT DEVELOPED CRACKS FROM THE EDGE OF THE TREAD TO THE SIDEWALL (SEPARATED?) AND WOULD NOT HOLD PRESSURE AFTER 37,000 MILES. ON JANUARY 10, 2001 THE TIRE MOUNTED ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FAILED WHILE DRIVING AFTER 37,000 MILES. THE INSIDE SIDEWALL WAS COMPLETELY DETERIORATED (SEPARATED?). ALL THREE TIRES WERE REPLACED BY DISCOUNT TIRE UNDER THEIR WARRANTY WITH A COMPETING BRAND OF TIRE FOR $20-27/EACH. IT SEEMS A 75% FAILURE RATE IS NOT VERY GOOD AND I THOUGHT YOU SHOULD KNOW.*AK (DOT NUMBER: CC608HN428 TIRESIZE: P215/70R15)

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control
Filed Jan 9, 2001TN

CONSUMER HAS NOTICED A FUEL LEAK UNDERNEATH VEHICLE AT VENT HOSE WHENEVER THE TANK IS FULL. ALSO, THERE WAS RECALL NUMBER 00V419001/ FUEL EMISSION CONTROL: LINES: VAPOR VENT DEALING WITH SAME PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER STATED THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear
Filed Jan 2, 2001IL

REAR WINDOW KEEPS EXPLODING IN A LOT OF PIECES AFTER STARTING UP VEHICLE. *AK

Electrical System › IgnitionCrash
Filed Dec 20, 2000CA

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

Electrical System › Ignition › Switch
Filed Nov 22, 2000CA

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AND WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER THE NEW IGNITION SWITCH WAS FAULTY WHICH RESULTED IN THE KEY BEING ABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE SWITCH WITHOUT BEING IN PARKED GEAR, THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO AN IRON GATED DOOR CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *MJS

Seat Belts › Front › Retractor
Filed Oct 2, 2000TX

BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS ARE VERY LOOSE AND DO NOT GET TIGHTENED. ALSO, PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT FULLY EXTEND OUT OF HOUSING MECHANISM, CAUSING THE BELT TO BE INOPERABLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Filed Sep 6, 2000CA

I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS ON THIS CAR STARTING ON 06/29/95 WITH 30,887 MILES R - EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPAIR/STUDS/GASKETS. 07/10/96 WITH 46,846 MILES REPLACED EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS/GASKETS. 07/17/96 WITH 47,664 MILES REPLACED FRONT EXHAUST MANIFOLD. 10/01/97 WITH 68,883 MILES BROUGHT TO DEALER WITH EXHAUST NOISE AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. I WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VAN/REPAIRS WERE GETTING OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD ME IF IT GOT WORSE IT WOULD BE CLOSE ENOUGH TO COVER UNDER GOODWILL GIVEN THE HISTORY OF THE VAN. HE ALSO TOLD ME THAT 6CYL NISSAN ENGINES HAVE THIS PROBLEM. 05/06/00 WITH 76,670 MILES AGAIN BROUGHT TO DEALER TO ADVISE ON EXHAUST NOISE. AGAIN THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AND TO BRING IT BACK IF IT GETS WORSE. EACH TIME I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR EXHAUST REPAIRS I WAS TOLD THAT NISSAN HAS AN INHERENT PROBLEM WITH EXHAUST STUDS BREAKING AND THEN WHEN THEY REPLACE THEM WITH HARDENED STUDS, THE MANIFOLDS END UP CRACKING. THIS TO ME IS AN ADMISSION OF A DEFECTIVE EXHAUST SYSTEM YET I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL AND EVERY TIME AFTER THEY FIX IT, IT BREAKS OVER AND OVER AGAIN. 04/06/00 WITH 102,944 MILES BROUGHT AGAIN TO DEALER WITH VERY LOUD EXHAUST NOISE. REPLACED REAR MANIFOLD STUDS/GASKETS. STILL MAKING NOISE SO THEY REPLACED THE FRONT MANIFOLD STUDS/GASKETS. STILL MAKING NOISE SO THEY REPLACED FRONT HEADER PIPE THEY SAY WAS CRACKED WHICH I BELIEVE WAS CAUSED FROM DRIVING SO LONG WITH

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Filed Jul 28, 2000VA

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Filed Jun 24, 2000CT

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REBUILT FOR THE 2ND TIME. SOME REBUILDER TOLD ME THAT SOMEHOW THIS MODEL TRANSMISSION IS GRINDING THE ROTORS OUT. IS THERE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU. *AK

Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights
Filed Apr 24, 2000LA

THE LEFT REAR TAIL LIGHT DOES NOT FUNCTION DUE TO THE BULB FALLING OUT OF THE SOCKET. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Exterior Lighting › Back Up Lights
Filed Feb 4, 2000SD

THE BACK LIGHTING ON THE REAR CONTROLS FOR THE HEATING AND A/C GET VERY, VERY, HOT WHEN THEY HAVE BEEN ON FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. WE REPORTED THIS SEVERAL TIMES TO THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WHEN THE VAN WAS NEW, AND NOTHING CAME OF IT.

Seat Belts
Filed Jan 8, 2000NC

BOTH FRONT MOTORIZED SHOULDER SEAT BELTS-DO NOT RIDE ON TRACK PROPERLY, THEY MAKE LOAD NOISES, JERKY MOTION, AND SPEED OF TRAVEL VARIES. NISSAN OF AMERICA STATES IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE LIFETIME SEAT BELT LIMITED WARRANTY.

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Filed Nov 1, 1999TX

FUEL FILLING LINE LEAKS WHEN PLACING FUEL IN TANK. *ET

Tires
Filed Nov 1, 1999TX

TIRES FAILED. *ET

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Filed Oct 28, 1999IN

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. *AK

Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
Filed Oct 26, 1999TX

ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE VAN ACCELERATED TO A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT TREE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. APPLYING THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VAN. DRIVER TURNED THE IGNITION OFF TO STOP VAN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
Filed Sep 24, 1999NY

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF/KEY REMOVED, ON A SLIGHT BACKWARD INCLINED HILL. CAR WAS OBSERVED TO MOVE BACKWARD SEVERAL INCHES, THEN STOP. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. TWO PEOPLE RUSHED TO TRY TO GET INTO UNOCCUPIED CAR TO APPLY BRAKE.

Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner
Filed Sep 23, 1999MA

AIR CONDITONER FAILURE DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF UNDERCARRIAGE COULD LEAD TO FIRE. SLIDING DOORS CONSTANTLY JAMS AND COULD RESULT IN REAR SEATED PEOPLE TRAPPED IN CAR AS A RESULT ON ANY ACCIDIENT AS THIS IS THE ONLY MEANS OF EGRESS FORM THE CAR

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System
Filed Aug 10, 1999MD

NO SUMMARY

Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear
Filed Jun 21, 1999WV

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE REAR WINDOW BOLTS CAME OUT OF THE WINDOW. *AK

Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Filed May 13, 1999CA

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.

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Apr 7, 1999AL

UPON PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY VEHICLE SUDDENLY REVVED UP/ACCELERATED AND WENT THROUGH THE BRICK WALL OF CONSUMERS HOUSE INTO DINING ROOM.

Complaints 1-50 of 118, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2004
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20176010Routine
201613000Routine
201512000Routine
201418010Routine
201318000Routine
201293120Routine
201166100Routine
200922210Routine
200850330Routine
2007228110Above average
200674120Routine
200582220Routine
20044454104Fatalities reported
200229010Routine
200142140Routine
200087232Fatalities reported
1999118420Routine
199841100Routine
199789242Fatalities reported
1996134260Routine
1995167334Fatalities reported
1994165221Fatalities reported
1993 — this page118590Routine
19923000Routine
19911000Routine

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No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Dec 15, 2000. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.