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1994 Nissan Quest
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 165
- Received Feb 1995 to Feb 2017
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Rear door latch fails to open or close21 complaints · 13% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Exhaust manifold cracks and leaks fumes21 complaints · 13% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline18 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #00V419001Vehicle 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.
- Recall #96V253004The rear lamp socket may not illuminate because the metal can in the lamp socket moves or separates from the plastic socket housing.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 9 crashes, 2 fires, 4 people injured, 1 death.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 12 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 165 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 21 | 13% | – | |
| Exhaust manifold cracks and leaks fumes | 21 | 13% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 18 | 11% | – | NHTSA recall #00V419001 |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 8 | 4.9% | – | |
| Brake lights fail or stay on | 6 | 3.6% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 5 | 3.0% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 5 | 3.0% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 5 | 3.0% | – | |
| Power window regulator fails and window drops | 4 | 2.4% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 4 | 2.4% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 4 | 2.4% | – | |
| Serpentine belt breaks or slips off | 3 | 1.8% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #00V419001December 15, 2000268,229 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank 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.
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source Can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the vent hose.
NHTSA recall #96V253004August 17, 199862,370 vehicles affected
exterior lighting: tail lights
The rear lamp socket may not illuminate because the metal Can in the lamp socket moves or separates from the plastic socket housing.
This Can result in malfunction of the stop or rear running lamps. Center high mount stop lamp function is unaffected. Rear lamp malfunction Can result in following drivers not being alerted to the subject vehicle's presence or intended actions, particularly in the case in which both lamps have malfunctioned.
Remedy
Dealers will install a revised rear lamp socket and wiring assemblies.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1994 Nissan Quest.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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