NHTSA Complaint #10000249 — 1991 NISSAN QUEST
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10000249 |
| Vehicle | 1991 NISSAN QUEST |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 115,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | MD |
Consumer Description
THE EGR TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAS FAILED. THE MFG. HAS PLACED THIS COMPONENT IN A LOCATION THAT IS ACCESSIBLE ONLY AFTER REMOVAL OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE ACTUAL SENSOR IS AVAILABLE FOR $70. ACCORDING TO THE NISSAN DEALER, REPLACEMENT OF THIS COMPONENT WILL COST MORE THAN $900. THIS IS SUCH A POOR VEHICLE SYSTEM DESIGN THAT CONSUMERS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BEAR THE RIDICULOUS COST OF THIS REPAIR.