1994 Nissan Quest: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 165 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (31% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2000
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 165 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I'm brazilian and I need help, here in brazil there's no one who can help me...... Car with a backspring without strength and skidding without leaving the place, when she does not step on the accelerator in the back she leaves alone and has no strength to climb uphill in the reverse, but the other bores for fronts are good ..this car is in movement, I will always work with it.”Owner report · Engine · Oct 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 nissan quest. The contact stated that the driver and passenger automatic seat belts stopped working. The seat belt warning indicator illuminated until the seat belt was buckled manually. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the automatic seat belt control module failed and needed replacement; however, the part required was no longer manufactured to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 2016
“Brake lights and tail lights fail to come on and dash lights have also failed,dealer states vehicle not covered under recall 96v253004 . Several other complains about this from different manufacturing dates and VIN#. Seems to be more universal than previously thought. Hoping nissan can resolve. *tr”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2013
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“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 nissan quest. The contact was traveling 80 mph when the hood latch failed flew open, fracturing the front windshield. The contact had to tie down the hood to keep it from flying open. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 11/03/11*lj updated 11/04/11*jb”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Sep 2011
“Driving for about 10 minutes. Smelled something burning. Was pulling off the highway when vehicle died. Opened the hood and saw flames coming from passenger side of engine compartment. Fire dept put out fire. The distributor cap, ignition wires and wiring harnesses melted. Vehicle declared total loss by insurance company. 8jb”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2005
“Exhaust manifold is there a recall on this because I took it to midas and he said that he has being these van with this problem where the bolts broken into the manifold exhaust. I want do this suppose to happen and do the company no of this. So can you tell me if there are a recall on these vans. If so, can you let me know. *nm”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2005
“Dt: consumer states brake lights not working properly. Took vehicle to the shop, metal tube that separates from housing was defective. No lights came on. Put in new brake switch, new fuses, and bulbs.*ak”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · May 2005
“Clunk noise while making left (slow) turn. 3 left turns later, rt wheel separated from suspension, and car skidded to stop. Lower rt ball joint had broken and inner cv joint had separated. Damage to rt fender when tire hit car frame. Very fortunate only traveling ~ 7mph when wheel broke loose otherwise the lost of control would have been very dangerous. Examination of ball joint showed damaged 'boot' and lost of all grease. Car gets regular state safety checks and was in for timing belt replacement and overall checkout last year.”Owner report · Suspension · May 2005
“The dealer broke the crankshaft when removing the main pulley bolt. Dealer/nissan refused to provide financial help on repairs. *bf *tc the consumer did some research and discovered numerous broken crankshafts. The manufacturer determined the cause to be initial tensile force set on the engine accessory belts during assembly, therefore a technical service bulletin was issued acknowledging the problem. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2004
“The vehicle was hard starting, engine/transmission surge, at low speeds and up hill. The thermostat stuck and several other malfunctions. *bf the engine suddenly shut down without warning. The over heated engine had serious burning inside. There were no indicator lights on to see the engine temperature gauge at peak heat. The consumer could not find the problem, had no steam, no check engine, just a fear of engine melt down about to recur. *sc”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 9 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
THE REAR LAMP SOCKET MAY NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL CAN IN THE LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED REAR LAMP SOCKET AND WIRING ASSEMBLIES.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1994 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1994 Nissan Quest reliable?
NHTSA has 165 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Nissan Quest. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (31% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1994 Nissan Quest problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 111,100 miles or less.
Does the 1994 Nissan Quest have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.