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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 16 of 165 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 55 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports2 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
165 reports
169,960 miles · Oct 6, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
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 WA…
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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
NHTSA ODI #10041348
132,000 miles · Sep 15, 2003
Exterior Lighting
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 NUMERICA…
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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
NHTSA ODI #10034372
Mileage unknown · Sep 4, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE SHUT DOWN . *AK
NHTSA ODI #10038248
Mileage unknown · Aug 13, 2003
Unknown Or Other
1994 NISSAN QUEST VAN EXHAUST STUDS BROKEN OFF, AND COST ANYWHERE FROM 900 TO 3000 THOUSAND DOLLARS TO FIX. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10032742
89,000 miles · Jul 18, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER STATES STUDS BROKE OFF ON LEFT MANIFOLD. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10029606
Mileage unknown · Apr 29, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD SYSTEM BROKE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10017788
Mileage unknown · Nov 6, 2002
Exterior Lighting
THE TAIL LIGHT SOCKET COME ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE LIGHT BULB TO THE SOCKET HAS BEEN REPLACE MORE THAN ONCE. PLEASE FURNISH ADDTIONAL INFORMATIOM. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR
NHTSA ODI #8022299
Mileage unknown · Oct 15, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN AND WILLNOT RESTART. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR
NHTSA ODI #8020811
Mileage unknown · Oct 10, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING HEARD A RATTLING NOISE AND VEHICLE LOSTPOWER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
NHTSA ODI #8020627
Mileage unknown · Sep 25, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE ENGINE STALLED AT A STOP SIGN. COULDN'T RESTART THE ENGINE. TOWED TO A MECHANIC, FOUND THE CRANKSHAFT WAS BROKEN. NLM
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.
THE REAR LAMP SOCKET MAY NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL CAN IN THE LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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
2
EA00015 · 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.
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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.
PE99078 · Fuel Tank Vent Hose Leakage
Opened Dec 28, 1999 · Closed May 22, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
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