no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
1993 Nissan QuestProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 118 owner complaints about the 1993 Nissan Quest, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 9, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1993 Nissan Quest has problems
118 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
32Engine and engine cooling3 crash/fire/injury
23Visibility3 crash/fire/injury
14Fuel system, gasoline2 crash/fire/injury
12Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
11Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
11Structure
10Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
7Equipment
5Power train
188 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 32 | 3 |
| Visibility | 23 | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 14 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 12 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 3 |
| Structure | 11 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 10 | 1 |
| Equipment | 7 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 18 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
1993 Nissan Quest recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Risk. A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IF THE CUT EXTENDED THROUGH THETHICKNESS OF THE HOSE WALL.
no report yet
Foundation components: master cylinder
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.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Seat belts
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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
1993 vs. every other Quest year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Quest median. How we score
'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'04'05'06'07'08'09'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1993 Nissan Quest safety ratings
1993 Nissan Quest in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1993 Nissan Quest, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL TANK VENT HOSE LEAKAGELed to recall 00V-419
- BACKLITE SHATTERINGNo recall
In owners' words
What Quest owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
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…
INTERMITTENTLY THERE IS A GAS SMELL IN THE PASSENGER CABIN. THE SMELL COMMONLY OCCURS WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS CLOSE TO EMPTY. *AK
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