IllustrationEXHAUST 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
1993 Nissan Quest
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 1993 Nissan Quest do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 66.
About this comparison →How this year compares
Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Quest years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
All reported categories
Tap a category to read its complaints. One report may name several components.
When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 9 of 118 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 32 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Visibility. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
4 crash reports8 fire reports3 injury reports
Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
32 reportsAS 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 COMPL…
Read full complaint
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.
INTERMITTENTLY THERE IS A GAS SMELL IN THE PASSENGER CABIN. THE SMELL COMMONLY OCCURS WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS CLOSE TO EMPTY. *AK
CONSUMER STATES THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS HAVE BROKEN FOUR TIMES IN AS MANY YEARS, CAUSING EXHAUST LEAKS.
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
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 S…
Read full complaint
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
CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF THE MANIFOLD DEVELOPING A LEAK ON BOTH SIDES. *JG
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 Y…
Read full complaint
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
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 W…
Read full complaint
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
EXHAUST MANIFLOD BOLTS SHEERED OFF. CONSUMER DID NOT KNOW OF THIS UNTIL FAILING INSPECTION. NISSAN HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
Official recalls
500V419001 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Dec 15, 2000
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
95V222002 · Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System
Nov 22, 1995
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM INTAKE SCREEN.
92V172002 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Dec 2, 1992
FUEL FILLER HOSES MAY HAVE BEEN CUT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION BY A UTILITY KNIFE USED TO OPEN THE SHIPPING BOX.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
92V132001 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Sep 21, 1992
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
92V133001 · Seat Belts
Sep 21, 1992
ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOLTS SECURING THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM TRACKS TO THE B-PILLARS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2EA00015 · Fuel Tank Vent Hose Leakage
Opened May 22, 2000 · Closed Jan 4, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
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.
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
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.
PE93021 · Backlite Shattering
Opened Apr 1, 1993 · Closed Jul 28, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
There is no summary currently available