1993 Nissan Quest Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

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.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 00V419001 2000-12-15 268,229 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…

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.

VISIBILITY 95V222002 1995-11-22 27,000 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 SYSTEM, GASOLINE 92V172002 1992-12-02 4,900 affected
Defect

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, HYDRAULIC 92V132001 1992-09-21 500 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 BELTS 92V133001 1992-09-21 1,500 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”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2009-12-15

“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”

STRUCTURE · reported 2009-12-15

“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…”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2009-08-24

“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…”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 2009-08-24

“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…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 2007-11-05

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER · reported 2007-06-27

“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.…”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2007-03-01

“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.…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2007-03-01

Defect investigations

Investigation EA00015 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…

Investigation EA00015 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…

Investigation PE93021 Opened 1993-04-01 · closed 1993-07-28

BACKLITE SHATTERING

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Sources & methodology

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 contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.