The 1993 Nissan Quest has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 302,129 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
VISIBILITY95V2220021995-11-2227,000 affected
Defect
LEAVES AND OTHER FOREIGN MATERIAL CAN ENTER THROUGH THE COWL PANEL AIR INTAKE DURING OPERATION OF THE FRONT HEATER AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RESULTING IN A BUILD-UP OF MATERIAL IN THE PLENUM. THIS CAN LEAD TO NOISE, ODORS, OR IN SOME CASES, IGNITION OF THESE MATERIALS.
Consequence
A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM INTAKE SCREEN.
FUEL FILLER HOSES MAY HAVE BEEN CUT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION BY A UTILITY KNIFE USED TO OPEN THE SHIPPING BOX.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IF THE CUT EXTENDED THROUGH THETHICKNESS OF THE HOSE WALL. LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC92V1320011992-09-21500 affected
Defect
THE SERVICE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS NOT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED OR COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE EVACUATION AND FILLING OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TOINTERNAL MASTER CYLINDER LEAKAGE WHICH CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKING ON TWO OF THEFOUR WHEELS. IF THIS OCCURS, THERE WOULD BE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, HIGHERPEDAL EFFORTS AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy
A NEW BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE INSTALLED.
SEAT BELTS92V1330011992-09-211,500 affected
Defect
ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOLTS SECURING THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM TRACKS TO THE B-PILLARS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTSYSTEM TRACK JOINTS HAVING LESS THAN DESIGN STRENGTH, AND INCREASE THE RISK OFINJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR SUDDEN STOP.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM TRACK MOUNTING BOLTS.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
16
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
8
1crashes2fires
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
8
1fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
8
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
6
1crashes
SEAT BELTS
6
1crashes
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
6
2fires1injuries
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
4
Total complaints164
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Steel brake lines to rear breaks rusted through in several places - two lines to rear that pass under the floor and along the driver side rail and over the rear left wheel axle, and also at the area immediately before each rear wheel cylinder. *tr”
“Steel brake lines to rear breaks rusted through in several places - two lines to rear that pass under the floor and along the driver side rail and over the rear left wheel axle, and also at the area immediately before each rear wheel cylinder. *tr”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 nissan quest. The contact stated that the passenger front lap belt will not remain secure into the buckle. As a consequence, in the event of the crash the occupants may not be properly restrained, which can cause serious injury. He took the vehicle to the dealer and a…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 nissan quest. The contact stated that the passenger front lap belt will not remain secure into the buckle. As a consequence, in the event of the crash the occupants may not be properly restrained, which can cause serious injury. He took the vehicle to the dealer and a…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 nissan quest. After parking the vehicle, the contact noticed smoke coming from the vent on the outside of the vehicle. After a couple of minutes, the smoke cleared. She turned the key in the ignition and flames appeared under the glove compartment. The fire and police…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 nissan quest. The contact stated that her vehicle was squeaking and that she had to hose off her front rotors when they overheated. Her vehicle was also experiencing long stopping distances. The failures have occurred on numerous occasions. Recently, the service brake…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 nissan quest. The contact stated that the vehicle burned a lot of fuel. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that there are no leaks. In addition, the contact heard a scraping noise when make a left or right turn. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure.…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 nissan quest. The contact stated that the vehicle burned a lot of fuel. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that there are no leaks. In addition, the contact heard a scraping noise when make a left or right turn. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure.…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA00015 Opened 2000-05-22 · closed 2001-01-04
FUEL TANK VENT HOSE LEAKAGE
PERIODIC EXPOSURE TO LIQUID GASOLINE MAY RESULT IN EXTRACTION OF ANTIDEGRADANTS FROM THE SUBJECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE.HOSES WHICH HAVE SUFFERED LOSS OF ANTIDEGRADANT CAN DEVELOP CRACKS IN AREAS OF HIGH STRAIN.FUEL MAY SPRAY OR DRIP FROM CRACKED VENT HOSES FOLLOWING TANK FILL.STARTING AT JOB#1 1998 MY (CALIFORNIA…
InvestigationEA00015 Opened 2000-05-22 · closed 2001-01-04
FUEL TANK VENT HOSE LEAKAGE
PERIODIC EXPOSURE TO LIQUID GASOLINE MAY RESULT IN EXTRACTION OF ANTIDEGRADANTS FROM THE SUBJECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE.HOSES WHICH HAVE SUFFERED LOSS OF ANTIDEGRADANT CAN DEVELOP CRACKS IN AREAS OF HIGH STRAIN.FUEL MAY SPRAY OR DRIP FROM CRACKED VENT HOSES FOLLOWING TANK FILL.STARTING AT JOB#1 1998 MY (CALIFORNIA…
InvestigationPE93021 Opened 1993-04-01 · closed 1993-07-28
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Nissan Quest as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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