1996 NISSAN QUEST — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
174
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 NISSAN QUEST
The 1996 NISSAN QUEST has received a total of 174 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch (24 complaints), Structurebodydoor (14 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (12 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 NISSAN QUEST
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1996 NISSAN QUEST, potentially affecting up to 314,729 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 98V012002 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
| 46,500 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH POWER WINDOWS THAT CAN BE CLOSED AFTER THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND THE RIGHT FRONT (PASSENGER) DOOR IS OPENED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 118, "POWER-OPERATED WINDOW SYSTEMS."
Consequence: THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE POWER WINDOWS, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A LABEL REMINDING OWNERS NOT TO LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED BECAUSE THE POWER WINDOWS CAN OPERATE FOR 15 MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE IGNITION HAS BEEN TURNED OFF UNLESS THE DRIVER'S DOOR IS OPENED. ALSO INCLUDED ARE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 NISSAN QUEST
174 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 NISSAN QUEST. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF A FUEL LEAK UNDER THE VEHICLE OR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN QUEST. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
CAN NOT FILL UP THE VAN WHIT GASOLINE,STOP FILL IN ,LIKE IF IS FULL,AND GASOLINE GAUGE INDICATES WRONG READING
MY NISSAN QUEST JUST STARTED WITH GAS ODOR. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY EVERY FOUR MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INDICATED THE VEHICLE HAD A DESIGN FLAW AND THE MOTOR MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,799. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1996 NISSAN QUEST
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 NISSAN QUEST in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 NISSAN QUEST
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 NISSAN QUEST. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB96064A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING AN ENGINE KNOCKING NOISE WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED AFTER AN OVERNIGHT COLD SOAK, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. *TT
NTB00046 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SERVICE INFORMATION USED IF THE DOOR LOCK / UNLOCK OR THE ALARM SOUNDS BY THEMSELVES INTERMITTENTLY ON AN APPLIED VEHICLE. *TT
NTB98068 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONDITIONS WITH DOOR LOCK/ UNLOCK AND/ OR ALARM SOUNDS INTERMITTENTLY. *YC
NTB98024A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DTCS P0120, P0510, P0731, P0732 OR P0733 WITH NO DRIVEABILITY INCIDENTS. *YC
NTB98047 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE REAR MAIN SEAL RETAINER GASKET LEAKING OIL. *YC
HA97-017 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
VEHICLE EXHIBITS AN ODOR COMING FROM THE A/C OR HEATER VENTS THAT SMELLS "MUSTY" OR LIKE "URINE" OR "DIRTY SOCKS. *YC
NTB97081 — SEATS
DEACTIVATION OF RIGHT HAND SECOND ROW SEAT BELT. *YC
97111598006B — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
VEHICLE DOORS LOCK/UNLOCK INTERMITTENTLY. *YC
NTB97004 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
REAR HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACEMENT. *JD
PI95014 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
QUEST RADIATOR STRESS RELIEF CUTS. *SD
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 NISSAN QUEST
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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 — 205 complaints
- 1996 NISSAN QUEST (current)
- 1997 NISSAN QUEST — 127 complaints
- 1998 NISSAN QUEST — 56 complaints
- 1999 NISSAN QUEST — 165 complaints
- 2000 NISSAN QUEST — 120 complaints
- 2001 NISSAN QUEST — 57 complaints
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- NISSAN SENTRA — 8,129 total complaints
- NISSAN MURANO — 7,410 total complaints
- NISSAN VERSA — 4,436 total complaints
- NISSAN FRONTIER — 4,425 total complaints