The 1996 Nissan Quest has 2 safety recalls and 134 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (26 complaints).
Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints134filed by owners
Crashes · fires4 · 6reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths3 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
NHTSA recall 00V419001 · Dec 15, 2000 · 268,229 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)
Problem: 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.
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
Visibility › Power window devices and controls
NHTSA recall 98V012002 · Mar 3, 1998 · 46,500 vehicles
Problem: 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."
Risk: THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE POWER WINDOWS, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Fix: 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 INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIBING HOW AND WHERE THIS LABEL IS TO BE INSTALLED. IF AN OWNER PREFERS, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL FOR THEM.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
1996 Nissan Quest
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Quest
18mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 21 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Latches/locks/linkages Doors › Latch; Trunk lid › Lock
26
0
0
2
81,000 mi
Air bags Frontal; Frontal › Sensor/control module
18
3
1
1
97,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling Exhaust system; Engine › Gasoline
17
0
0
0
62,384 mi
Structure Body › Door; Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Visibility Power window devices and controls; Windshield
11
1
0
0
—
Steering Hydraulic power assist system; Column locking › Anti-theft device
10
0
0
1
—
Equipment Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.; Appliance › Air conditioner
9
1
0
0
68,000 mi
Electrical system Wiring › Front underhood; Ignition
9
0
2
0
—
Seat belts Front › Anchorage; Front › Retractor
7
0
0
0
68,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components
5
1
0
0
—
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Jun 20, 2013 · 120,000 milesFuel/propulsion system 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.
Aug 1, 2017 · 200,000 milesStructure › Body 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.
May 21, 2014Fuel/propulsion system CAN NOT FILL UP THE VAN WHIT GASOLINE,STOP FILL IN ,LIKE IF IS FULL,AND GASOLINE GAUGE INDICATES WRONG READING
Nov 10, 2014 · 211,000 milesFuel/propulsion system MY NISSAN QUEST JUST STARTED WITH GAS ODOR. *TR
Mar 12, 2014 · 152,799 milesSteering 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
Sep 19, 2001Fuel system, gasoline STRONG GAS ODOR INSIDE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVE. IT GOT SO BAD IT ACTUALLY CAUSED HEADACHE. NISSAN DEALER WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. *KB
Sep 19, 2001Fuel system, gasoline STRONG GAS ODOR INSIDE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVE. IT GOT SO BAD IT ACTUALLY CAUSED HEADACHE. I HAVE NO SENSE OF SMELL WAS UNABLE IDENTIFY THIS PROBLEM SOONER TILL HEADACHES STARTING TO OCCURRING. THEN OTHER PEOPLE TOLD ME THAT THERE ARE STRONG GAS ODOR INSIDE VEHICLE. I GOOGLED IT AND REALIZED LOTS OF PEOPLE WHO OWNED 1996 NISSAN QUEST HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. I CALLED NISSAN DEALER AND WAS TOLD VIN # WAS NOT PART OF RECALL #00V419001 (FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE) *KB
Dec 1, 2010 · 100,000 milesFuel system, gasoline TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUMES FROM THE GASOLINE SYSTEM WERE ENTERING THE VEHICLE AND BECOMING OVERWHELMING. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER RECALL AND THAT IT WOULD TAKE TWO WEEKS TO OBTAIN THE PARTS NEEDED FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
EA00015 · opened May 22, 2000 · closed Jan 4, 2001 · led to recall 00V419001FUEL 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 EMISSIONS VEHICLES) AND JOB#1 1999 MY (FEDERAL EMISSIONS VEHICLES), THE SUBJECT VENT HOSE COMPOSITION CHANGED FROM NITRILE RUBBER HOSES WITH CHLOROPRENE RUBBER COVERS (NBR/CR) TO FLUORACBON RUBBER HOSES WHICH AN OUTER LAYER BLEND OF NBR/PVC.THE CHANGES WER MADE TO IMPROVE HYDRACARBON RESISTANCE FOR COMPLAINCE WITH NEW EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS REGULATIONS.THE MODIFIED HOSES ARE ALSO SIGNIFICANTLY MORE RESISTANT OT DEGRADATION AND CRACIKING. IN A LETTER DATED DECEMBER 14, 2000, NISSAN NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE SUBJECT VENT HOSE IN…
SQ00008 · opened May 12, 2000 · closed Apr 1, 2002UNEXPECTED OPENING ON SLIDING DOOR There is no summary currently available