IllustrationSLIDING DOOR OF VEHICLE WOULD PARTIALLY UNLATCH ON ITS OWN, EVEN THOUGH LOCKED, CAUSING DOOR LIGHT TO COME ON AND WIND TO ENTER CAR. WOULD REQUIRE OPENING AND RECLOSING THE DOOR. *NLM
1995 Nissan Quest
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Quest years
Owner complaints for the 1995 Nissan Quest are substantially higher than 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
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 25 of 167 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 42 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 30 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Seat Belts. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
9 crash reports3 fire reports5 injury reports
What owners actually said
167 reportsTHE ENGINE STALLED, HOWEVER THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB ON HOT DAYS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ENGINE TURNS OFF. *TS
CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT LAP BELT WAS BROKEN, CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER.*JB
CRANK SHAFT BROKEN WHEN NISSAN DEALER TRY TO CHANGE TIMING BELT. THE NEXT DAY I CALL AAA TOW MY 1995 QUEST TO ARCO GAS STATION. THE TECHNICIAN OF ARCO FOUND THE CRANK SHAFT WAS BROKEN BUT ALREADY BROKEN ABOUT 1/2 BEFORE I DROVE TO DEALER TO CHANGE TIMING BELT. THE NEW 1/2 BROKEN PROBABLY CAUSED BY AFTER REMOVING TIMING BELT AND …
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CRANK SHAFT BROKEN WHEN NISSAN DEALER TRY TO CHANGE TIMING BELT. THE NEXT DAY I CALL AAA TOW MY 1995 QUEST TO ARCO GAS STATION. THE TECHNICIAN OF ARCO FOUND THE CRANK SHAFT WAS BROKEN BUT ALREADY BROKEN ABOUT 1/2 BEFORE I DROVE TO DEALER TO CHANGE TIMING BELT. THE NEW 1/2 BROKEN PROBABLY CAUSED BY AFTER REMOVING TIMING BELT AND CRANK SHAFT BOLT. THE PULLEY IS TOO HEAVY FOR CRANK SHAFT TO HOLD IT. SO WHEN NISSAN'S TECHNICIAN TRY TO REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY, THE PULLEY DROP WITH BROKEN PIECE OF CRANK SHAFT. IT HAPPEN AT MILAGE 89,000. CRANK SHAFT SUPPOSE WILL NEVER BROKEN DURING NORMAL DRIVING.
CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE'S CRANKSHAFT CRACKED WHILE DRIVING IN APPROXIMATELY 40MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. INCIDENT WAS VERY DANGEROUS AND ALMOST RESULTED IN A COLLISION. TS
CRANK SHAFT BROKEN WHEN NISSAN DEALER TRY TO CHANGE TIMING BELT. THE NEXT DAY I CALL AAA TOW MY QUEST TO ARCO GAS STATION. THE TECHNICIAN OF ARCO FOUND THE CRANK SHAFT WAS BROKEN BUT ALREADY BROKEN ABOUT 1/2 BEFORE I DROVE TO DEALER TO CHANGE TIMING BELT. THE NEW 1/2 BROKEN PROBABLY CAUSED BY AFTER REMOVING TIMING BELT AND CRANK…
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CRANK SHAFT BROKEN WHEN NISSAN DEALER TRY TO CHANGE TIMING BELT. THE NEXT DAY I CALL AAA TOW MY QUEST TO ARCO GAS STATION. THE TECHNICIAN OF ARCO FOUND THE CRANK SHAFT WAS BROKEN BUT ALREADY BROKEN ABOUT 1/2 BEFORE I DROVE TO DEALER TO CHANGE TIMING BELT. THE NEW 1/2 BROKEN PROBABLY CAUSED BY AFTER REMOVING TIMING BELT AND CRANK SHAFT BOLT. THE PULLEY IS TOO HEAVY FOR CRANK SHAFT TO HOLD IT. SO WHEN NISSAN'S TECHNICIAN TRY TO REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY, THE PULLEY DROP WITH BROKEN PIECE OF CRANK SHAFT. IT HAPPEN AT MILAGE 89,000. CRANK SHAFT SUPPOSE WILL NEVER BROKEN DURING NORMAL DRIVING. DT
THE LAST THREE YEARS (1999-2002) THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HAS BEEN MAKING A CLICKING SOUND ONCE PER REVOLUTION. MECHANIC SUSPECTED BRAKES OR CV JOINT HOWEVER IT WASN'T UNTIL THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEGAN MAKING THE SAME SOUND (LAST 3 MONTHS) THAT THE MECHANIC NO. MR
THE LAST THREE YEARS (1999-2002) THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HAS BEEN MAKING A CLICKING SOUND ONCE PER REVOLUTION. MECHANIC SUSPECTED BRAKES OR CV JOINT HOWEVER IT WASN'T UNTIL THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEGAN MAKING THE SAME SOUND (LAST 3 MONTHS) THAT THE MECHANIC NO. *PH *JB **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS…
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THE LAST THREE YEARS (1999-2002) THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HAS BEEN MAKING A CLICKING SOUND ONCE PER REVOLUTION. MECHANIC SUSPECTED BRAKES OR CV JOINT HOWEVER IT WASN'T UNTIL THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEGAN MAKING THE SAME SOUND (LAST 3 MONTHS) THAT THE MECHANIC NO. *PH *JB **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**768039
REAR FAN DOES NOT WORK, APPARANTLY THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE 1995 QUEST IF YOU WILL CHECK THIS SITE YOU WILL FIND THAT ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM . WWW.MICRO-TECH-AUTO.COM/BBS/NISSAN/INDEX.CGI IT SEEMS TO BE A SOLDERING PROBLEM OR A BURNT RELAY.*AK
WE HAVE HAD MANY EXCESSIVE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VAN WHICH ARE NOW COMPOUNDING AT 82,000 MILES. WHEN NISSAN WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PREMATURE FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE, THEY REFUSED TO ASSIST IN ANY WAY OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN RESPONSE. I AM CONSIDERING ACTION WITH LEMON LAWS.*AK
Official recalls
300V419001 · 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.
96V253004 · Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
Aug 17, 1998
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.
96V089002 · Seats
Jun 4, 1996
AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION CONDITION IN THE SEAT CABLE ROLLER PULLEY ASSEMBLY CAN ALLOW THE CABLE THAT CONNECTS THE SEAT ADJUST LEVER TO THE LATCH TO BE PINCHED IN THE ROLLER ASSEMBLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE LATCH ON THE LEFT SIDE FROM FULLY ENGAGING THE SEAT RAIL. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PULLER ASSEMBLY IN THE THIRD ROW SLIDING BENCH SEAT LATCH ASSEMBLY.
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
3EA00015 · 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.
SQ00008 · Unexpected Opening On Sliding Door
Opened May 12, 2000 · Closed Apr 1, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
PE99078 · Fuel Tank Vent Hose Leakage
Opened Dec 28, 1999 · Closed May 22, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available