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Mileage at the reported incident
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Latches/locks/linkages. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. 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.
4 crash reports6 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
134 reports
Mileage unknown · Jul 6, 2002
Structure
THE DOOR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY LOCK BY THEMSELVES FOR NO REASON. THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED, MY TWO CHILDREN WERE LEFT LOCKED IN THE CAR, IN 110 DEGREE WEATHER WHILE MY WIFE FRANTICALLY CALLED THE POLICE TO HELP GET THEM OUT. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND NISSAN NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL TO FIX THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED.…
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THE DOOR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY LOCK BY THEMSELVES FOR NO REASON. THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED, MY TWO CHILDREN WERE LEFT LOCKED IN THE CAR, IN 110 DEGREE WEATHER WHILE MY WIFE FRANTICALLY CALLED THE POLICE TO HELP GET THEM OUT. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND NISSAN NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL TO FIX THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #763875
Mileage unknown · Apr 2, 2002
Visibility
AT ANY SPEED EVEN STOPPED THE LOCKS LOCK AND UNLOCK WITHOUT EVEN TOUCHING THE BUTTON. THE VAN CAN BE SITTING STILL, THE KEYS OUT, AND NO ONE NEAR THE CAR AND YOU CAN HEAR THE LOCKS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING. MY CHILDREN HAVE BEEN LOCKED IN AND WE HAVE HAD TO BREAK A WINDOW TO GET THEM OUT. I COULD NOT UNLOCK WITH THE KEYS OR THE …
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AT ANY SPEED EVEN STOPPED THE LOCKS LOCK AND UNLOCK WITHOUT EVEN TOUCHING THE BUTTON. THE VAN CAN BE SITTING STILL, THE KEYS OUT, AND NO ONE NEAR THE CAR AND YOU CAN HEAR THE LOCKS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING. MY CHILDREN HAVE BEEN LOCKED IN AND WE HAVE HAD TO BREAK A WINDOW TO GET THEM OUT. I COULD NOT UNLOCK WITH THE KEYS OR THE REMOTE. IT WOULD NOT LET ME. ALSO THE SLIDING DOOR POPS OPEN AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND CONDITIONS EVEN ON LEVEL SURFACES WITH NO BUMPS. THIS CAUSES THE INTERIOR LIGHTS TO COME ON AND THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT TO COME ON. IT HAPPENS EVEN IF THE DOORS ARE LOCKED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #760139
Mileage unknown · Apr 2, 2002
Seat Belts
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #760103
Mileage unknown · Feb 28, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingSteering
VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER AND STEERING WILL LOCK UP. THIS HAPPENS WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING AT SPEEDS BELOW 40 MPH. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8004710
Mileage unknown · Jan 11, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE HEAD OF A BOLD HOLDING THE HEAD TO THE ENGINE BLOCK FAILED. THE LOOSE BOLT HEAD THEN JAMMED THE CAM SHAFT PREVENTING THE CAM SHAFT FROM ROTATING. WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE, THE TIMING BELT BROKE AT THE DRIVE SHAFT DAMAGING VALVES SINCE THE ENGINE IS A "NON-CLEARANCE" ENGINE. THE BOLT FAILED BY FATIGUE WHICH IS EVIDENT IN T…
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THE HEAD OF A BOLD HOLDING THE HEAD TO THE ENGINE BLOCK FAILED. THE LOOSE BOLT HEAD THEN JAMMED THE CAM SHAFT PREVENTING THE CAM SHAFT FROM ROTATING. WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE, THE TIMING BELT BROKE AT THE DRIVE SHAFT DAMAGING VALVES SINCE THE ENGINE IS A "NON-CLEARANCE" ENGINE. THE BOLT FAILED BY FATIGUE WHICH IS EVIDENT IN THE FAILURE SURFACE. THE FATIGUE FAILURE ORIGINATED AT A LOCATION JUST UNDER THE BOLT HEAD DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT THE REPAIR WILL COST ABOUT $2000.
NHTSA ODI #756703
Mileage unknown · Nov 6, 2001
Latches/locks/linkagesInjury
AT THE SLIGHTEST DECLINE (NOSE FACING DOWNWARD) THE SLIDING DOOR WILL VIOLENTLY SHUT HITTING WHOMEVER OR WHATEVER IS IN THE PATH. IF YOU ARE TRYING TO REMOVE SOMETHING FROM THE MIDDLE OR BACK SEAT, YOU HAVE TO PUT YOUR BODY IN BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE DOOR FRAME TO KEEP IT OPEN. MY SON GOT HIS ARM HURT JUST RECENTLY DUE TO THE …
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AT THE SLIGHTEST DECLINE (NOSE FACING DOWNWARD) THE SLIDING DOOR WILL VIOLENTLY SHUT HITTING WHOMEVER OR WHATEVER IS IN THE PATH. IF YOU ARE TRYING TO REMOVE SOMETHING FROM THE MIDDLE OR BACK SEAT, YOU HAVE TO PUT YOUR BODY IN BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE DOOR FRAME TO KEEP IT OPEN. MY SON GOT HIS ARM HURT JUST RECENTLY DUE TO THE FORCE OF THE DOOR SHUTTING ON HIM. TO MY KNOWLEDGE, THE DOOR HAS NEVER HAD ANY TYPE OF LOCKING MECHANISM TO HOLD THE DOOR OPEN WHEN NEEDED. OR IF IT WAS SUPPOSE TO HAVE ONE, MY VAN'S LATCH HAS NEVER WORKED. I HAVE DONE A SEARCH TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS SITUTION, HOWEVER DID NOT FIND ONE. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASED NEW BUT ONLY NOW HAS MANIFESTED ITSELF INTO THE POTENTIAL DANGER! SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE AND ADDRESSED TO CORRECT THIS PROTENTIAL LIFE THREATENING SITUTION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #754162
Mileage unknown · Oct 30, 2001
Latches/locks/linkages
SLIDING DOOR POPS OPEN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #898527
Mileage unknown · Sep 28, 2001
Structure
MY KIDS WERE TRAPPED IN THE CAR WE HAD TO BUST OUT A WINDOW TO GET THEM OUT. THE DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK EVEN EITH A KEY IN THE DOOR OR USING THE REMOTE FOR KEYLESS ENTRY. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, JUST THE FIRST TIME WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR. MY KIDS ARE IN CAR SEATS. AGES 2 AND 5 MONTHS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #752702
Mileage unknown · Sep 17, 2001
Structure
LOCK MECHANISM WORKS IMPROPERLY. FOR INSTANCE, WHEN DOOR IS OPENED ALL OF THE DOORS WOULD AUTOMATICALLY LOCK. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, LOCKING MECHANISM WILL AUTOMATICALLY LOCK ON ITS OWN OR, IF OUT OF THE VEHICLE, OR PERHAPS GETTING SOMETHING, DOORS WILL AUTOMATICALLY LOCK. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #896421
Mileage unknown · Sep 13, 2001
Latches/locks/linkages
WHILE DRIVING THE PAASENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL UNLACTH.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH POWER WINDOWS THAT CAN BE CLOSED AFTER THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND THE RIGHT FRONT (PASSENGER) DOOR IS OPENED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 118, "POWER-OPERATED WINDOW SYSTEMS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE POWER WINDOWS, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A LABEL REMINDING OWNERS NOT TO LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED BECAUSE THE POWER WINDOWS CAN OPERATE FOR 15 MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE IGNITION HAS BEEN TURNED OFF UNLESS THE DRIVER'S DOOR IS OPENED. ALSO INCLUDED ARE INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIBING HOW AND WHERE THIS LABEL IS TO BE INSTALLED. IF AN OWNER PREFERS, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL FOR THEM.
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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.
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
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