FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1993 Nissan Quest
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Overview
Our database contains 118 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1993 Nissan Quest, most frequently naming the engine, visibility and brakes categories. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 2 NHTSA investigations name it; and 40 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1996 | 2 | 23 |
| Nov 1996 | 1 | 24 |
| Dec 1996 | 1 | 25 |
| Jan 1997 | 1 | 26 |
| Feb 1997 | 1 | 27 |
| Mar 1997 | 2 | 29 |
| Apr 1997 | 3 | 32 |
| May 1997 | 2 | 34 |
| Jul 1997 | 1 | 35 |
| Aug 1997 | 2 | 37 |
| Nov 1997 | 1 | 38 |
| Jan 1998 | 2 | 40 |
| Mar 1998 | 2 | 42 |
| May 1998 | 3 | 45 |
| Jun 1998 | 1 | 46 |
| Jul 1998 | 1 | 47 |
| Aug 1998 | 4 | 51 |
| Sep 1998 | 5 | 56 |
| Oct 1998 | 1 | 57 |
| Dec 1998 | 3 | 60 |
| Feb 1999 | 5 | 65 |
| Mar 1999 | 3 | 68 |
| Apr 1999 | 1 | 69 |
| May 1999 | 1 | 70 |
| Jun 1999 | 1 | 71 |
| Aug 1999 | 1 | 72 |
| Sep 1999 | 2 | 74 |
| Oct 1999 | 2 | 76 |
| Nov 1999 | 2 | 78 |
| Jan 2000 | 1 | 79 |
| Feb 2000 | 1 | 80 |
| Apr 2000 | 1 | 81 |
| Jun 2000 | 1 | 82 |
| Jul 2000 | 1 | 83 |
| Sep 2000 | 1 | 84 |
| Oct 2000 | 1 | 85 |
| Nov 2000 | 1 | 86 |
| Dec 2000 | 1 | 87 |
| Jan 2001 | 4 | 91 |
| Feb 2001 | 2 | 93 |
| Mar 2001 | 3 | 96 |
| May 2001 | 2 | 98 |
| Jul 2001 | 1 | 99 |
| Aug 2001 | 1 | 100 |
| Sep 2001 | 1 | 101 |
| Mar 2002 | 1 | 102 |
| Apr 2002 | 1 | 103 |
| Jun 2002 | 1 | 104 |
| Jul 2002 | 2 | 106 |
| Sep 2002 | 1 | 107 |
| Nov 2002 | 1 | 108 |
| Dec 2002 | 1 | 109 |
| Jun 2003 | 2 | 111 |
| Jan 2004 | 1 | 112 |
| Jun 2004 | 1 | 113 |
| Jun 2007 | 1 | 114 |
| Nov 2007 | 1 | 115 |
| Mar 2008 | 1 | 116 |
| Sep 2009 | 1 | 117 |
| Mar 2010 | 1 | 118 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Engine3222.1%
- Visibility2315.9%
- Brakes1510.3%
- Fuel system149.7%
- Electrical117.6%
- Body & structure117.6%
- Seat belts106.9%
- Heating & air conditioning74.8%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
5 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Safety investigations
NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.
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 RESISTANCE FOR COMPLAINCE WITH NEW EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS REGULATIONS.THE MODIFIED HOSES ARE ALSO SIGNIFICANTLY MORE RESISTANT OT DEGRADATION AND CRACIKING. IN A LETTER DATED DECEMBER 14, 2000, NISSAN NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE SUBJECT VENT HOSE IN AFFECTD VEHICLES WITH THE REDESIGNED HOSE.NISSAN WILL BEGIN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ON FEBRUARY 5, 2001.NISSAN WILL FINISH ITS OWNER MAILINGS ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2001.OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED IN REVERSE ORDER OF VEHICLE AGE.
BACKLITE SHATTERING
There is no summary currently available
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
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
- NHTSA ID
- 10318214
- Incident
- Dec 15, 2009
- Mileage
- 162,000 mi
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
- NHTSA ID
- 10282911
- Incident
- Aug 24, 2009
- Mileage
- 175,000 mi
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
- NHTSA ID
- 10222179
- Incident
- Mar 1, 2007
- Mileage
- 200,000 mi
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 ID
- 10208452
- Incident
- Nov 5, 2007
- Mileage
- 200,000 mi
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.
- NHTSA ID
- 10194847
- Incident
- Jun 27, 2007
- Mileage
- 200,000 mi
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
- NHTSA ID
- 10075189
- Incident
- Jan 15, 2001
- Mileage
- 18,000 mi
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 ID
- 10070669
- Incident
- Aug 15, 2003
- Mileage
- 118,000 mi
FRONT DRIVERS AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT IS STUCK IN ONE STATIONARY POSITION. CONSUMER CAN HEAR MOTOR RUNNING BUT NO MOVEMENT OF SEATBELT. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10022959
- Mileage
- 70,000 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
STEERING
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not directly spray Silicone-based lubricant or grease, or inadvertently overspray Silicone-based lubricant or grease onto any interior electrical components. These types of lubricants can be detrimental to the proper operation of electrical components.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations are expected to promote uniformity during the connection process, therefore reducing the number of incorrect âTest with DCAâ and âReplaceâ results. HINT: If 12 volt batteries are allowed to discharge for a prolonged period of time, battery life may be drastically reduced. This condition may lead to premature battery replacement and customer dissatisfaction. IMPORTANT: ï· CPX-900 is now an accepted testing tool to use along with or in place of the DSS-5000 ï· CPX-900 operating instructions are found at: https://nissancpx900.midtronics.com/ ï· DSS-5000 operating instructions are found at: https://nissandss5000.midtronics.com/ ï· DCA-8000 is now a required testing tool to be used for all warranty replacement decisions. The DCA-8000 is also a more efficient charger than previously available, and will charge any available 12 volt lead acid battery safely and accurately as long as all precautions and inputs are made correctly. The DCA-8000 operating instructions are found at: https://nissandca8000.midtronics.com/
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 28.0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 41.4 |
| 2014 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 38.2 |
| 2013 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 28.8 |
| 2012 | 93 | 1 | 1 | 45.4 |
| 2011 | 66 | 1 | 1 | 42.1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 50.1 |
| 2008 | 50 | 3 | 1 | 60.1 |
| 2007 | 228 | 1 | 1 | 41.4 |
| 2006 | 74 | 1 | 0 | 38.5 |
| 2005 | 82 | 2 | 1 | 52.1 |
| 2004 | 445 | 4 | 4 | 59.8 |
| 2002 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 35.9 |
| 2001 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 46.7 |
| 2000 | 87 | 2 | 1 | 57.7 |
| 1999 | 118 | 4 | 1 | 54.4 |
| 1998 | 41 | 1 | 1 | 43.7 |
| 1997 | 89 | 2 | 2 | 58.8 |
| 1996 | 134 | 2 | 2 | 55.3 |
| 1995 | 167 | 3 | 3 | 57.4 |
| 1994 | 165 | 2 | 2 | 53.4 |
| 1993Viewing | 118 | 5 | 2 | 60.6 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.