1995 NISSAN QUEST — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
205
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1995 NISSAN QUEST
The 1995 NISSAN QUEST has received a total of 205 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS, SEATS. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (15 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (11 complaints), and Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (9 complaints).
Recalls for the 1995 NISSAN QUEST
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1995 NISSAN QUEST, potentially affecting up to 332,599 vehicles.
Recall 00V419001 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 268,229 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
View full details →Recall 96V253004 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
| 62,370 vehicles affected
Defect: THE REAR LAMP SOCKET MAY NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL CAN IN THE LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 96V089002 — SEATS
| 2,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE LATCH ON THE LEFT SIDE FROM FULLY ENGAGING THE SEAT RAIL. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PULLER ASSEMBLY IN THE THIRD ROW SLIDING BENCH SEAT LATCH ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 NISSAN QUEST
205 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 NISSAN QUEST. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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
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.
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
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
(THIS IS MY THIRD COMPLAINT REGARDING THE SAME ISSUE. SEE EARLIER COMPLAINTS (10208146 AND 10208146) FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.) THIS IS THE SEVENTH (7TH) TIME THE FRONT-PASSENGER-SIDE LAP BELT RETRACTOR (MOUNTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR POST / BODY FRAME) HAS JAMMED OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS OR SO. FOR THE 6TH REPAIR/REPLACEMENT (AND NOW THE 7TH WHICH IS PENDING ARRIVAL OF YET ANOTHER REPLACEMENT PART) I WENT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP, BUSAM NISSAN, 1501 EAST KEMPER ROAD CINCINNATI, OH 45246 (513) 771-8100. THE 6TH UNIT THEY INSTALLED LASTED ONLY ABOUT 2 WEEKS BEFORE JAMMING EARLY THIS YEAR. THEY THEN CONFIRMED THE FAILURE AND THE DEALERSHIPS SERVICE MANAGER SAID THEY WOULD GET WITH THE FACTORY BEFORE SIMPLY PUTTING IN YET ANOTHER WAREHOUSE-STOCKED "CURRENT-DESIGN" BELT RETRACTOR THAT WOULD LIKELY HAVE THE SAME FAILURE AS ALL THE OTHERS. AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS I CHECKED IN TO ASK WHAT HAPPENED TO THE ORDERED PART. THEY SAID THE FACTORY HAD YET TO RESPOND WITH A BETTER/PERMANENT SOLUTION. I SAID FOR NOW I'D RATHER GO AHEAD AND GET ANOTHER WAREHOUSE-STOCKED "CURRENT-DESIGN" ONE RE-INSTALLED THAN CONTINUE TO OPEN-ENDED WAITING WITH NO WORKING BELT AT ALL. AND I'D KEEP COMING BACK FOR REPAIRS TO GET THE FACTORY'S ATTENTION SINCE IT COSTS THEM EACH TIME A DEALERSHIP GETS REIMBURSED. AT PRESENT I'M AWAITING THAT WAREHOUSE-STOCKED "CURRENT-DESIGN" REPLACEMENT UNIT TO ARRIVE. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT BUSAM NISSAN TENTATIVELY AGREED WITH ME THAT IT MIGHT BE THAT THE LUBRICANTS HAVE DRIED OUT, BUT THAT HE COULD NOT "EXPERIMENT" WITH IT, SUCH AS GENTLY WARMING UP A UNIT IN AN OVEN TO SEE IF IT WOULD POSSIBLY HELP ANY INTERNAL LUBRICANTS RE-DISTRIBUTE AND ALLOW THE MECHANISM TO PROPERLY RELEASE. HE SAID THAT HIS OR MY DOING SO WOULD END ANY FREE FACTORY REPLACEMENT POSSIBILITIES AND FIXES. AGAIN, I DOUBT I'M THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM IF THIS UNIT IS USED IN OTHER NISSAN MODELS AS WELL. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1995 NISSAN QUEST
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 NISSAN QUEST in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 NISSAN QUEST
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1995 NISSAN QUEST. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB99029 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CONCERNS WITH FUEL PUMP WHINING NOISE. *TT
NTB97005A — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
SUBJECT REGARDING VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR COMBINATION LAMP BULB SOCKET REPLACEMENT. *TT
NTB97086 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
EXPERIENCE LEAKAGE FROM THE A/C EVAPORATOR CONDENSATION. *YC
NTB95071 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
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
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 NISSAN QUEST
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1995 NISSAN QUEST.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN QUEST
- 1991 NISSAN QUEST — 1 complaint
- 1992 NISSAN QUEST — 4 complaints
- 1993 NISSAN QUEST — 164 complaints
- 1994 NISSAN QUEST — 195 complaints
- 1995 NISSAN QUEST (current)
- 1996 NISSAN QUEST — 174 complaints
- 1997 NISSAN QUEST — 127 complaints
- 1998 NISSAN QUEST — 56 complaints
- 1999 NISSAN QUEST — 165 complaints
- 2000 NISSAN QUEST — 120 complaints
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