1994 Nissan Quest
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1994 Nissan Quest. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the vent hose.
The rear lamp socket may not illuminate because the metal can in the lamp socket moves or separates from the plastic socket housing.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Dealers will install a revised rear lamp socket and wiring assemblies.
Owner complaints
165 complaints9 involved a crash2 involved a fire4 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- 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…
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.
- 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…
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.
- 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…
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. *tr
- 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. *tr
- 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*jb
- 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
- 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. *nm
- 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…
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.
- 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.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling · 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…
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. *sc
- 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.*ak
- 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. *Jb
- 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
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Bolt holding lower pulley to crankshaft sheared off. Possible crank shaft failure. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Exhaust manifold replacement, bolts and studs. *jb
- 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. *la
- 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.*ak
- 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…
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. *ph
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The engine warning light came on/off. dealer replaced one of the sensors. however, the light still came on. *Ak
- 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. *ak
- 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…
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. *jb
- 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 . *Ak
- 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 *jb
- Unknown or other
1994 nissan quest van exhaust studs broken off, and cost anywhere from 900 to 3000 thousand dollars to fix. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Consumer states studs broke off on left manifold. Dealer was unable to repair. *Ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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…
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.
- Fuel tank vent hose leakage
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Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10243708DIAGNOSIS 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.
- 10239062SILICONE-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.
- 1023906012 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 Test with DCA and Replace 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: CPX-900 is now an accepted testing tool to use along with or in place of the DSS-5000 CPX-900 operating instructions are found at: https://nissancpx900.midtronics.com/ DSS-5000 operating instructions are found at: https://nissandss5000.midtronics.com/ 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/
- 10235710INTELLIGENT 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.
- 10235707VEHICLE 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.
- 10232658REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232657WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232652DIAGNOSIS 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.
- 10206391STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192305SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service on the SRS. See this bulletin for further detail.
- 10192233Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory wheels are subjected to testing to ensure they meet Nissan's standards. Nissan Original Equipment Alloy or Genuine Accessory wheels subjected to aftermarket chroming may no longer continue to meet these standards and may be seriously damaged. Therefore, Nissan most strongly discourages, and recommends that these wheels NEVER be subjected to, aftermarket chroming. See this bulletinfor further detail.
- 10192217If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut PFM Series brake lathe has been chosen as the approved tool for rotor resurfacing. - The ProCut PFM Series brake lathe can be ordered from TECH-MATE at 1-800-662-2001. - ProCut technical support or service can be obtained by calling 1-800-543-6618. NOTE: Brake rotors may need to be resurfaced during routine brake repair or for brake "judder" incidents. - Brake judder: A brake pedal pulsation and/or steering wheel shimmy when braking that occurs when there is too much thickness variation of the brake rotors (see NTB00-033). See this bulletin for further detail.
- 10192216SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into the following categories: a. Brake Noise: A squeak, squeal, clunk, or groan that occurs when the brakes are applied or released. b. Brake Judder: A vibration that can be felt in the vehicle, steering wheel or brake pedal when the brakes are applied. c. Pedal Feel: The effort needed to operate the brakes is too high or too low. SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Verify the condition by road testing the vehicle with the customer. 2. Determine the specific brake incident based on the description in the Service Information above. 3. Follow the appropriate repair procedure(s), listed on the following pages, for your specific incident. See this bulletin for further details.
- 10192145SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition which is considered normal, does not affect strut/shock absorber operation or performance, and does not require replacement. - A strut or shock absorber that should be replaced due to rod resistance/noise issues. See this bulletin for further detail.
- 10188377STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10051767Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
- 10032506Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service manuals (esm; when installing the new valve, do not add any lube to its o ring; for frontier (D40 series) only, install the protector listed in parts information. Includes 2005-09 frontier. Updated 12/8/10.
- 10031305Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. Updated on 08-11-2011.
- 10030165Nissan: the 12 volt battery IS an important part of the vehicle electrical system and IS required to stay connected when the engine IS running. To prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. No model years listed.
- 10025522Nissan: srs precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by unintentional activation of the srs on all nissan models with the srs systems. Updated 2/21/14.
- 628997Some vehicles may exhibit a pop noise from the sliding door while driving.
- 628213Subject regrding sliding door pop noise while driving.
- 615861Subject regarding voluntary recall campaign for combination lamp bulb socket replacement.
- 606182Key value brake pad service information.
- 604996Concerns with fuel pump whining noise.
- 604301Service information on key value brake pads.
- 603260Some vehicles experience rear main seal retainer gasket leaking oil.
- 602817Exhibiting a condtion where the rear dedge of the 2ND side window IS not fluch with the fornt edge of the 3RD window and / or the rear edge of the 3RD window IS not flush with the vehicle body when the window IS fully closed.
- 602672Some vehicles are exhibiting excessive gear whine noise coming from the transaxle.
- 601729Some vehicles has an egr malfunction due to cracked bpt valve bottom hose.
- 601724Exhibiting an air leak noise from the upper rear corne of the front door window glass(s).
- 601721Condition with the rear main seal retainer gasket leaking oil.
- 600623Experience leakage from the a/c evaporator condensation.
- 600519Vehicle exhibits an odor coming from the a/c or heater vents that smells "musty" or like "urine" or "dirty socks.
- 53579Provided information on sliding door rail guide corrosion.
- 46392If there IS a 'gear whine' noise between 32 and 45 mph when in od (4TH gear) under light acceleration, the cause may be the planetary gear assembly. This whine noise will not be heard in 3RD gear at any speed. Replaced the front sun and front planetary gears.
- 46391If an owner of a 1993 - 1995 quest (V40) vehicle complains of a rattle or squeak appearing to originate from the unoccupied center bench or bucket seat area while driving the vehicle, replacement of the grommet in the rear floor anchor hook amd modification of the front latch mounting holes IS recommended. With the holes modified, the front latches can be adjusted using the following detailed instructions.
- 45800Water leaks in the left and/or right rear interior of the vehicle, the cause may be a rise in the flexible tubing that drains water from the guide rail assembly around the sunroof.
- 45797Quest radiator stress relief cuts.
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