Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1994 Nissan Quest, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling55
- Fuel system, gasoline23
- Structure16
- Service brakes, hydraulic16
- Exterior lighting11
- Visibility8
- Latches/locks/linkages7
- Air bags7
- Power train7
- Seat belts6
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 4 injuries and 1 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 1994 Nissan Quest.
| 2001011 16 Jan 2001 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, cracks could develop in the fuel tank vent hose. If (1) the fuel tank is overfilled, not allowing excess fuel in the vent hose to flow back… |
| 1997014 21 Jan 1997 | Lights And Instruments A REAR LAMP ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL CAN IN THE LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING. THIS CAN RESULT I… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
THE REAR LAMP SOCKET MAY NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL CAN IN THE LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Nissan told its dealers about the 1994 Nissan Quest: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 628997 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POP NOISE FROM THE SLIDING DOOR WHILE DRIVING. *TT |
| 628213 | SUBJECT REGRDING SLIDING DOOR POP NOISE WHILE DRIVING. *JG |
| 615861 | SUBJECT REGARDING VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR COMBINATION LAMP BULB SOCKET REPLACEMENT. *TT |
| 606182 | KEY VALUE BRAKE PAD SERVICE INFORMATION. *TT |
| 604996 | CONCERNS WITH FUEL PUMP WHINING NOISE. *TT |
| 604301 | SERVICE INFORMATION ON KEY VALUE BRAKE PADS. *TT |
| 603260 | SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE REAR MAIN SEAL RETAINER GASKET LEAKING OIL. *YC |
| 602817 | EXHIBITING A CONDTION WHERE THE REAR DEDGE OF THE 2ND SIDE WINDOW IS NOT FLUCH WITH THE FORNT EDGE OF THE 3RD WINDOW AND / OR THE REAR EDGE OF THE 3RD WINDOW IS NOT FLUSH WITH THE VEHICLE BODY WHEN THE WINDOW IS FULLY CLOSED. *YC |
| 602672 | SOME VEHICLES ARE EXHIBITING EXCESSIVE GEAR WHINE NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSAXLE. *YC |
| 601729 | SOME VEHICLES HAS AN EGR MALFUNCTION DUE TO CRACKED BPT VALVE BOTTOM HOSE. *YC |
| 601724 | EXHIBITING AN AIR LEAK NOISE FROM THE UPPER REAR CORNE OF THE FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS(S). *YC |
| 601721 | CONDITION WITH THE REAR MAIN SEAL RETAINER GASKET LEAKING OIL. *YC |
| 600623 | EXPERIENCE LEAKAGE FROM THE A/C EVAPORATOR CONDENSATION. *YC |
| 600519 | VEHICLE EXHIBITS AN ODOR COMING FROM THE A/C OR HEATER VENTS THAT SMELLS "MUSTY" OR LIKE "URINE" OR "DIRTY SOCKS. *YC |
| 53579 | PROVIDED INFORMATION ON SLIDING DOOR RAIL GUIDE CORROSION. *YC |
| 46392 | IF THERE IS A 'GEAR WHINE' NOISE BETWEEN 32 AND 45 MPH WHEN IN OD (4TH GEAR) UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION, THE CAUSE MAY BE THE PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY. THIS WHINE NOISE WILL NOT BE HEARD IN 3RD GEAR AT ANY SPEED. REPLACED THE FRONT SUN AND FRONT PLANETARY GEARS. |
| 46391 | IF AN OWNER OF A 1993 - 1995 QUEST (V40) VEHICLE COMPLAINS OF A RATTLE OR SQUEAK APPEARING TO ORIGINATE FROM THE UNOCCUPIED CENTER BENCH OR BUCKET SEAT AREA WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, REPLACEMENT OF THE GROMMET IN THE REAR FLOOR ANCHOR HOOK AMD MODIFICATION OF THE FRONT LATCH MOUNTING HOLES IS RECOMMENDED. WITH THE HOLES MODIFIED, THE FRONT LATCHES CAN BE ADJUSTED USING THE FOLLOWING DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS. |
| 45800 | WATER LEAKS IN THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT REAR INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE, THE CAUSE MAY BE A RISE IN THE FLEXIBLE TUBING THAT DRAINS WATER FROM THE GUIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY AROUND THE SUNROOF. *SD |
| 45797 | QUEST RADIATOR STRESS RELIEF CUTS. *SD |
| 43080 | UNKNOWN |
| 39331 | FUEL ODOR WHEN DRIVING ON HOT DAYS. *TW |
| 37997 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *TW |
| 10243708 | DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 10239062 | SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not directly spray Silicone-based lubricant or grease, or inadvertently overspray Silicone-based lubricant or grease onto any interior electrical components. These types of lubricants can be detrimental to the proper operation of electrical components. |
| 10239060 | 12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations are expected to promote uniformity during the connection process, therefore reducing the number of incorrect Test with DCA and Replace results. HINT: If 12 volt batteries are allowed to discharge for a prolonged period of time, battery life may be drastically reduced. This condition may lead to premature battery replacement and customer dissatisfaction. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
FUEL TANK VENT HOSE LEAKAGE
FUEL TANK VENT HOSE LEAKAGE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation