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1994 Nissan Quest Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe — runs 2.7× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
165Complaints
2Recalls
8Crashes
2Fires
3Injured
1Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe (13.3% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe complaints here are 2.7× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe22 · 13.3%not available
Structure:body:door15 · 9.1%not available
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip14 · 8.5%not available
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine11 · 6.7%not available
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System9 · 5.5%not available
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline8 · 4.8%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR15 · 9.1%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP14 · 8.5%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE11 · 6.7%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM9 · 5.5%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE8 · 4.8%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH6 · 3.6%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL6 · 3.6%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION5 · 3%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY5 · 3%

Percentages are the share of the 165 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 2 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 00V419001 · 2000 · reported 12/15/2000

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting:tail Lights

NHTSA campaign 96V253004 · 1996 · reported 08/17/1998

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 MAL… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“MANIFOLD BOLTS KEEP MELTING AND BREAKING. THE BOLTS ARE POPPING AS FAST AS THE REPAIR PERSON CAN PUT THEM IN. THE MANIFOLD BOLTS COST ABOUT…”NHTSA complaint 766672 — filed 09/04/2002 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
“NISSAN DEALER TOLD US THIS WAS NOT A COMMON PROBLEM AND THEY HAD NOT SEEN IT BEFORE. (THAT WAS A LIE) BROKEN STUD BOLTS WHERE…”NHTSA complaint 764175 — filed 07/13/2002 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
“I AM AWARE OF NUMEROUS FAILURES OF THESE MANIFOLD STUDS FAILING WAY BEFORE THEIR TIME WHICH INDICATES INFERIOR BOLTS OR POOR DESIGN. ALSO, THERE HAS…”NHTSA complaint 749115 — filed 07/25/2001 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

221996101219983032200027202002992004412011112015112017

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Nissan Quest?

Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe issues are the most-reported category, cited in 22 of 165 NHTSA complaints (13.3%), followed by structure:body:door (15), service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (14), engine and engine cooling:engine (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 1994 Nissan Quest have?

165 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 3 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.

Does the 1994 Nissan Quest have any recalls?

Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 00V419001. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 1994 Nissan Quest's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.