1996 Nissan Quest problems
The Nissan Quest is a minivan manufactured and marketed by Nissan for model years 1993–2017 over four generations.
The first two generations (internally designated V40 and V41) of the Quest were short-wheelbase models co-developed and manufactured with Ford, aside its badge engineered Mercury Villager. For model year 2004 and the third generation (V42), Nissan ended its joint venture with Ford, manufacturing the Quest on its own. For model year 2011, the fourth generation (RE52) became a widened variant of the Nissan Elgrand minivan and was now manufactured in Japan. For the preceding generations, the Quest loosely shared its chassis and powertrain with the Nissan Maxima.
Following the decline of minivan sales in North America, Nissan ended sales of the Quest after the 2017 model year.
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Common 1996 Nissan Quest problems
The Nissan Quest, manufactured from 1993 to 2017, is a popular minivan in the used vehicle market. While it is considered one of the better minivan models, it does have its share of problems, depending on the specific model year. The 2004 and 2007 model years have received the most complaints, with issues tending to show up earlier, being more likely to be serious, or costing more to repair in the 2007 model year.
One of the most common problems with the Nissan Quest is transmission-related issues. These can include hesitation when shifting gears, rough transitions during a shift, abrupt deceleration, reduced acceleration, and transmission failure. Replacing faulty transmission parts can be costly, and drivers have reported the problem persisting or returning despite costly repairs. In particular, some 2007 Nissan Quest transmissions tend to jerk while driving, accompanied by other transmission issues like hesitation, slippage, and failure to engage gears. This can make the minivan impossible to drive safely.
Another common problem with the Nissan Quest is engine noises, particularly rattling noises. These are often caused by worn-out timing chains, timing chain guides, or timing chain tensioners. While the engine can sometimes still run fine despite the background rattling, it can potentially get damaged. Many units belonging to the 2004, 2006, and 2007 model years are particularly prone to engine noises.
Brake problems can also occur in the Nissan Quest. While the brakes are generally reliable, some brake problems can show up fairly often in certain model years. These can include issues with the brake pedal, brake lines, and brake rotors.
Lastly, the 1996 Nissan Quest has modest owner reports and few NHTSA-filed complaints about the fuel and cooling systems. However, most problems involve things like a malfunctioning hatch lid, which is a significant matter but does not include more vital systems.
In summary, the Nissan Quest has several common problems, including transmission-related issues, engine noises, brake problems, and fuel and cooling system issues. The 2004 and 2007 model years have received the most complaints, with issues tending to show up earlier, being more likely to be serious, or costing more to repair in the 2007 model year. It is essential to be aware of these potential issues when considering purchasing a used Nissan Quest.
What is the common problem with Nissan Quest?
TrueEdge.com also reported that the Nissan Quest is very fuel-efficient. Common problems of the Nissan Quest include transmission troubles, engine problems, and brake problems.
Is a Nissan Quest a reliable car?
The Nissan Quest Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 5th out of 8 for minivans.
What are the good years of Nissan Quest?
Here's an overview of the most reliable Nissan Quest years.
- 1995.
- 1996.
- 1997.
- 1998.
- 2000.
- 2001.
- 2002.
- 2008.
Why did they stop making the Nissan Quest?
Nissan discontinued the Quest after the 2017 model year due to a downturn in minivan sales in North America and opted for more focus on SUVs. It was a fairly popular vehicle when it was in production but poor safety ratings in the last years of production led to its cancellation.
1996 Nissan Quest car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Quest problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Latches/locks/linkages problems
- Air bags problems
- Fuel system problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Structure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1996 Nissan Quest vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1996 Nissan Quest
The NHTSA has received 146 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1996 Nissan Quest. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1996 Nissan Quest vehicles.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-20
- VIN: 4N2DN11W8TD
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF A FUEL LEAK UNDER THE VEHICLE OR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-01
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN QUEST. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-05-21
- VIN: 4N2DN11W6TD
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: CAN NOT FILL UP THE VAN WHIT GASOLINE,STOP FILL IN ,LIKE IF IS FULL,AND GASOLINE GAUGE INDICATES WRONG READING
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-11-10
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: MY NISSAN QUEST JUST STARTED WITH GAS ODOR. *TR
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-12
- VIN: 4N2DN11W9TD
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY EVERY FOUR MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INDICATED THE VEHICLE HAD A DESIGN FLAW AND THE MOTOR MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,799. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-09-19
- VIN: 4N2DN11W5TD
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: STRONG GAS ODOR INSIDE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVE. IT GOT SO BAD IT ACTUALLY CAUSED HEADACHE. I HAVE NO SENSE OF SMELL WAS UNABLE IDENTIFY THIS PROBLEM SOONER TILL HEADACHES STARTING TO OCCURRING. THEN OTHER PEOPLE TOLD ME THAT THERE ARE STRONG GAS ODOR INSIDE VEHICLE. I GOOGLED IT AND REALIZED LOTS OF PEOPLE WHO OWNED 1996 NISSAN QUEST HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. I CALLED NISSAN DEALER AND WAS TOLD VIN # WAS NOT PART OF RECALL #00V419001 (FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE) *KB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-09-19
- VIN: 4N2DN11W5TD
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: STRONG GAS ODOR INSIDE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVE. IT GOT SO BAD IT ACTUALLY CAUSED HEADACHE. NISSAN DEALER WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. *KB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-12-01
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUMES FROM THE GASOLINE SYSTEM WERE ENTERING THE VEHICLE AND BECOMING OVERWHELMING. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER RECALL AND THAT IT WOULD TAKE TWO WEEKS TO OBTAIN THE PARTS NEEDED FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-12-01
- VIN: 4N2DN11W9TD
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: MY 1996 NISSAN QUEST HAS FUEL VENT PROBLEMS PARTICULARLY AFTER REFUEL. I SMELL FUEL INSIDE THE CAR AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE RISK OF FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION. THIS PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE IDENTICAL TO THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 00V419001. HOWEVER, NISSAN COMPANY IS SAYING THAT MY NISSAN'S VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-05-18
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 4N2DN11W2TD
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN QUEST. WHILE DRIVING TO A STOP. THE CONTACT NOTICED A PUFF OF SMOKE NEAR THE FRONT END OF HER VEHICLE. SHE STOPPED AND EXITED THE VEHICLE TO LOOK UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES. SHE IMMEDIATELY SLAMMED THE HOOD DOWN AND REMOVED HER CHILDREN FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND STATED THAT A FUEL LEAK WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 09/10/08. *LJ UPDATED 09/12/08 *JB
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-01
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: PLEASE REFER TO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (NTB98-001) WHEN ROUNDING A CURVE OR GOING OVER A DIP IN THE ROAD, AT 40 MILES PER HOUR THE CAR STARTING WOBBLING AND SWAYING AND YOU THINK IT IS GOING TO FLIP OVER. IT IS VERY SCARY. THE WOBBLE IS NOT INDUCED BY THE STEERING WHEEL, IT JUST HAPPENS. THERE IS NO REAL WARNING. I BELIEVE IT IS THE REAR LINK ARM BUSHINGS. THERE ARE NUMEROUS STORIES FROM OTHERS PERTAINING TO THIS SAME PROBLEM ON THE WEB SITE (TOPIX.NET) SEARCH PATHFINDER PROBLEMS. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN A MUST FIX FOR MANY AND IT IS VERY SCARY AND COULD BE VERY VERY DANGEROUS IF IT HAPPENED AT HIGHER SPEEDS. IT WOULD DEFINATELY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND/OR CRASH.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-10
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH BROKEN AND COMPLETELY UNUSEABLE. DEALER SAYS THEY WILL FIX IT "UNDER A LIFE TIME WARRANTY BECAUSE IT IS A SAFETY DEVICE AND HAS A LIFETIME WARRANTY". *NM
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-08-26
- VIN: 4N2DN11WXTD
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: DT: SINCE 08-26-05 THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYED ON. IT HAD BEEN TURNING ON AND OFF FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS. WHEN THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD HIM THAT THE AIRBAG UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT YET REPLACED THE AIRBAG UNIT. THERE HAVE BEEN NO ACCIDENTS. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE AIRBAG UNIT SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BE REPLACED SINCE IT HAS NEVER BEEN USED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- VIN: 4N2DN11W8TD
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 1996 NISSAN QUEST FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE MADE A HUMMING NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE NOISE GETS LOUDER OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO NISSAN DEALER AND THREE INDEPENDENT GARAGE. ONE OF THE NISSAN DEALERS WAS UNSURE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE OTHER DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL ENGINE NOISE. ALL THREE INDEPENDENT GARAGES AGREED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE FUEL PUMP. *NM
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-05-19
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4N2DN11W4TD
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: DT: THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ALTHOUGH THE VAN WAS DESTROYED AND TOTALED. EVEN THE POLICE COULDN'T BELIEVE THAT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPOLY. CONSUMER HIT A DEER, AND THE IMPACT WAS ON THE DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE. NEITHER OF THE TWO FRONT AIRBAGS WORKED.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-27
- VIN: 4N2DN11W7TD
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V419001 CONCERNING FUEL TANK VENT HOSE. WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT EXPERIENCED THE SAME EFFECTS. *AK CONSUMER ADDED WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED MORE THAN HALF WAY, THE GASOLINE SMELL IS PROMINENT. CONSUMER HAS TO DRIVE WITH WINDOW OPEN. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-10
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL DRIVER HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKY NOISE. THE VEHICLE JERKED AND VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-27
- VIN: 1N4AB41DXTC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: NO ACCELERATION WITH AIR CONDITIONER ON. O2 SENSOR REPLACED, IS THAT NORMAL. BRAKES GOING OUT AFTER RECENTLY HAVING THEM FIXED, WHY? *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-09-25
- VIN: 4N2DN11W6TD
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: ALL DOORS WILL LOCK UNDER 3 SCENARIOS: 1) DOORS WILL RELOCK IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, UNLOCKING THE DOORS. 2) DOORS WILL LOCK AFTER CLOSING DRIVER DOOR. 3) DOORS MAY LOCK WITHOUT ANY ACTION TAKING PLACE. *AK COULD BE LOCKED OUT OF VEHICLE IF DOORS LOCK WHEN CLOSING DOOR, WITH KEYS IN THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP REPLACED DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR IN 1998, PROBLEM STARTED REOCCURING IN 2002 AND CONTINUES TO OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-28
- VIN: 4N2DN11WXTD
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: LATCHES/LOCKS ON SLIDING DOOR WOULD OPEN, WHENEVER THE VEHICLE PASSES OVER A ROUGH SURFACE.*AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-23
- VIN: 4N2DN11W7TD
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: I SUBMITTED COMPLAINT REQUEST 10051248 IN DECEMBER 2003. NO ONE HAS CONTACTED ME ABOUT THE SIDE DOOR CONTINUALLY UNLATCHING.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-12-15
- VIN: 4N2DN11W7TD
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS OUEST.I HAVE REPLACED THE HEATER CONTROL,BOTH SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS,REPLACE ACC C/V BOOT,REPLACE ANTENNA MOTOR,REPLACE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT,REPLACE BACK WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR,REPLACE BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS AND THE VENT HOSE. THIS ARE JUST THE MAJOR THINGS. I HAVE SPEND AROUND 7000.00 ON THIS QUEST FOR REPAIRS AND UP KEEP. I BROUGHT IT NEW IN MAY OF 1996. NEVER AGAIN.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-15
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 4N2DN11WOTD
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: THE INTERIOR OF VAN WOULD FILL WITH A GAS ODOR. IT ALSO HAD A GAS LEAK WHEN THE TANK WAS FILLED. I HAD IT CHECKED OUT AT THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS RELATED TO A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL OF THE FUEL FILLER VENT HOSE. THEY REPAIRED IT AND REPLACED THE VENT HOSE, BUT THE ODOR CONTINUED. I TOOK IT BACK FOR A SECOND TIME BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE GAS ODOR WOULD COME ON MAINLY WHEN THE A/C WAS ON. I CONTACTED CUSTOMER SERVICE AT THE DEALER AND ALL THEY COULD TELL ME IS THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. 1 YEAR LATER AFTER LIVING WITH THIS GAS ODOR MY VAN EXPLODED AND THE ENTIRE ENGINE BURNED. I'VE CALLED NISSAN AND ALL THEY CAN TELL ME IS THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY ANYMORE AND THE FIRE IS NOT RELATED TO THE RECALL BECAUSE IT WAS ONLY THE VENT HOSE.
VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-15
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4N2DN11W0TD
- Components: VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: ENGINE LIGHT ON - COMPUTER CODE: ANTI-KNOCK SENSOR ESTIMATED REPAIR @$350. DID NOT REPAIR; RESET SYSTEM, LIGHT DID NOT REAPPEAR FOR 3,000 MILES, RESET AGAIN. DOOR LOCKS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, ESP. WITH SLIDER. AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING, CANNOT AFFORD REPAIR. READ LIGHT BURNING OUT BULBS (TWICE WITHIN 3 MOS.) AFTER MARKET REPAIR CAUSED DIFFERENT PROBLEM.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-01-15
- VIN: 4N2DN11W7TD
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: MY QUEST WOULD TAKE A LONG TIME TO GET HEAT INTO THE INTERIOR. RECENTLY IT STARTED OVERHEATING AS WELL. I REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT, BUT ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS SAY TO INSTALL THE THERMOSTAT SO THE SPRING IS FACING TO THE INSIDE OF THE ENGINE. HOWEVER, THE T'STAT LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE WILL NOT FIT WITH THE SPRING TO THE INSIDE OF THE ENGINE; AND THE ORIGINAL T'STAT (I DON'T THINK IT HAS EVER BEEN REPLACED - IT HAD NISSAN ON IT) WAS INSTALLED WITH THE SPRING END FACING THE HOSE END. SO I INSTALLED A SHORTER T'STAT SO THE SPRING WOULD FIT TOWARD THE ENGINE. NOW THE INTERIOR GETS HEAT QUICKLY, BUT THE ENGINE STILL OVERHEATS. THE RADIATOR CAP HAS BEEN REPLACED, AND THE COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHED. THE PROBLEM EPRSISTS.
1996 Nissan Quest recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1996 Nissan Quest.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: 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: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- Summary: 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: 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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Are you having problems with your 1996 Nissan Quest?
Ike Goyette 2024-11-25
This has been a great dependable vehicle. You've taken good care of it with regular oil changes, tune-ups, and maintenance. You couldn't ask for a better vehicle. It's great to hear that you plan to keep it for quite a while, especially since it only has 66,000 miles on it!
Marcellus Kohler 2024-11-22
The Nissan Quest is one of the best vehicles I have ever owned! I have about 125000 miles on mine now, and it has served our purpose very well in every aspect you can imagine. However, I am looking for something different because I have three boys, and it is just a little small for a family of five.
Jess VonRueden 2024-11-18
Our Quest will be 7 years old in September. As a family of 6, we have truly enjoyed our mini van. It has never given us any trouble. We are just starting to search for a new car, only because mom is ready.
Vinnie Hills 2024-11-11
You've been doing great with this van!
Harry Treutel 2024-11-09
We've had this minivan for 7 years and 125,000 miles, and it's still going strong! Unlike our friend's Chrysler Town and Country, which started rattling at 40,000 miles, our minivan has no rattles and handles and brakes well. The ride is good, but it could use a bit more power. We've only had a few issues with it, such as the air conditioning and motorized seat belt on the passenger side failing, as well as having to replace a radiator. Other than that, everything runs like new. However, as our kids have grown up, we need more room, and that's where GM minivans come in - they have substantially more leg room. Thank you for considering our experience with this minivan!