1993 Nissan Quest: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 nissan quest. The contact stated that her vehicle was squeaking and that she had to hose off her front rotors when they overheated. Her vehicle was also experiencing long stopping distances. The failures have occurred on numerous occasions. Recently, the service brake light illuminated for a couple of days and then dimmed. Safety recall # 92v32001 (service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder) was found. The free portion of the safety recall no longer applies to this vehicle. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 200,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2007

“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 nissan quest. The contact stated that the vehicle burned a lot of fuel. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that there are no leaks. In addition, the contact heard a scraping noise when make a left or right turn. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The current mileage was 200,050 and failure mileage was 200,00. Updated 04/08/08. *lj the seat belts did would not go up or down and there was a problem with the upper and lower ball joints. The consumer also stated the vehicle cuts off. Updated”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2007

“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.”Owner report · Visibility · Aug 2003

“Air conditioning system caught on fire, blowing flames from burning plastic into passenger compartment, while driving on residential street w/ ac on. Problem diagnosed as leaves crumbling then falling through area where windshield wipers sit into the ac blower intake, then sitting in the blower. Resistor sits next to blower, gets "almost red-hot" when ac is on; the heat ignited the leaves in the blower, the plastic caught on fire, and fumes from leaves and burning ac system were blown into passenger compartment. The shop (albany hill auto) said the blower should have had a grate over the intake to keep leaves out and the intake was poorly positioned to begin with.*ak”Owner report · Equipment · Aug 2002

“Gas and brake lines are located where they are exposed and can be easily corroded,causing vehicle to leak fuel. This can result in a fire.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2002

“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2002

“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2001