1995 Nissan Quest: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 167 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (23% of complaints); the 1997 model year looks more trouble-free.
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 167 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Brake caliper locks while driving because the shaft cylinder is made of plastic which overheats and last for lesser than 3 months depending on driving habit. The brake pads lock in place slow the vehicle until the pads are completely worn out. Twice the brake material caught fire and demoblized the vehicle *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 nissan quest. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. After having the starter and battery replaced, the contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealer and was informed that the fuel pump assembly would also to be replaced. The vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was 236,000 and the current mileage was 260,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2009
“Gasoline odor inside vehicle, went to local dealer with details of odi report 00v419001, the service adviser said no campaigns found for this vehicle. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 2008
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“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 nissan quest. He was the original owner of the vehicle and there were 5 safety recalls on the vehicle. Each of the safety recalls were related to the vehicle, and he never received any safety recall notice. There was never a change of address since purchasing the vehicle. The contact would like to have all of the safety recalls repaired, and an explanation from the manufacturer stating why he never received a notice. The current mileage was 72,792. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Feb 2007
“I am having to replace the right wheel cylinder in my 95 nissan quest for the 2nd time in less than 3 years. I was told that the first time I fixed it that it would be a long time before I would ever have to replace it again, well now it is less than 3 yrs later and I am having to replace it again. There seems to be a problem and I would like some answers. *jb”Owner report · Equipment · Oct 2005
“Dt: the contact owns a 1995 nissan quest. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in driveway it came out of gear and rolled into the neighbor's garage. The contact stated the vehicle was in park without the key in the ignition. The gear selector was still in park, but the transmission could have slipped to cause the vehicle to roll. The vehicle has not been inspected by the service dealer to determine the cause of the failure. But the consumer called the dealership. The manufacturer said that there was no recall on this problem and they would check into the matter.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2005
“Dt: the contact stated the nose of the crank shaft broke off the engine with out warning. This occurred while driving. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by pressing the brakes and putting vehicle in park. Because this happened less than a block from home the vehicle was pushed home. Upon inspection of the vehicle the contact's father discovered the crank shaft nose broke. No parts have been replaced or repaired at this time. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2005
“I have a nissan 1995 quest. While I was driving to lake tahoe, ca, all of a sudden, the engine lost power, and I could not control the steeling wheel and break. The car almost fell off the cliff. I sent my van to an auto pepair shop right after I arrived in south lake tahoe, but the technician could not find anything wrong with my van, and I drove the van back without any problems. I heard my friend mentioned about this problem several years ago, but when I call nissan, they denied any compliants like this. Please investigate and get back to me. Thanks.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2005
“I own a 1995 nissan quest van the rear taillights continually fail do to a manufacturer defect in the bulb socket the socket was recalled previously but the fix does not work I talked to a dealer mechanic and he told me they could sell me new sockets for the taillights but they are no better then the ones installed during the past recall it is extremely dangerous when the taillight go out without warning I have been nearly rear ended on 2 occasions .the sockets loosen up and the bulb then does not make contact I have tried to fix the problem my self and also tried to get the dealer to fix the problem please help before someone gets hurt!!!”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Dec 2004
“Driving on interstate highway for approximately 2 hours at 70 mph, without warning, engine quit entirely. Had to weave in traffic to avoid other vehicles and coast to the median. After resting 15 minutes, engine would restart. Traveled and additional 1-1/2 hours and same thing happened. After restart, traveled for an additional hour without incident. Took vehicle to mechanic the next day and could not find a problem. This is a dangerous situation to have the vehicle quit at high speeds on the highway. From reviewing other complaints on you web site, it is apparent that this is a common occurrence and the manufacturer needs to address this danger to the owners. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 9 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PULLER ASSEMBLY IN THE THIRD ROW SLIDING BENCH SEAT LATCH ASSEMBLY.
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 1995 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1995 Nissan Quest reliable?
NHTSA has 167 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Nissan Quest. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (23% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Nissan Quest problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 100,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Nissan Quest have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning seats. 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.