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1996 Nissan Quest

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Quest years

Owner complaints for the 1996 Nissan Quest are substantially higher than the model-year median of 66.

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134Owner complaints

Model-year median: 66

2Recall campaigns

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2Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
118
1993165
1994167
1995134
199689
199741
1998118
1999
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Latches/locks/linkages
26Air Bags
18Structure
16Engine And Engine Cooling
15Fuel System, Gasoline
15
All reported categories
Unknown Or Other
12Visibility
11Equipment
9Steering
9Electrical System
8Seat Belts
7Service Brakes, Hydraulic
5Power Train
4Fuel System, Other
3Fuel/propulsion System
3Suspension
2Tires
2Vehicle Speed Control
2Parking Brake
1Wheels
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 27 of 134 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Latches/locks/linkages. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

4 crash reports6 fire reports3 injury reports

Fuel System, Gasoline complaints

15 reports
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68,000 miles · May 13, 2003
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingEquipment

ENGINE KNOCK,ENGINE FAILURE, REPLACE CORRODED THROTTLE BODY, GAS SMELL LEAKS INTO INTERIOR, FAULTY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RESTRAINT,VEHICLE NOW HAS 110,000 MILES ON IT AND IS IN THE SHOP FOR A NEW FUEL PUMP. EXCESSIVE NOISE POLLUTION WHEN DRIVING, FAULTY REAR HATCH LOCK(ELECTRICAL), FAULTY ELECT. PWR. DOOR LOCKS, LOCKS WHEN N…

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ENGINE KNOCK,ENGINE FAILURE, REPLACE CORRODED THROTTLE BODY, GAS SMELL LEAKS INTO INTERIOR, FAULTY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RESTRAINT,VEHICLE NOW HAS 110,000 MILES ON IT AND IS IN THE SHOP FOR A NEW FUEL PUMP. EXCESSIVE NOISE POLLUTION WHEN DRIVING, FAULTY REAR HATCH LOCK(ELECTRICAL), FAULTY ELECT. PWR. DOOR LOCKS, LOCKS WHEN NOT TOUCHED. THIS VEHICLE IS WHAT LEMON LAWS WERE INTENDED FOR YET NISSAN IS IN DENIAL ABOUT ALL THE PROBLEMS OWNERS HAVE ENDURED WITH NO COMPENSATION. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10018632

53,935 miles · Apr 3, 2003
Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CAR HESITATES, COUGHS AT INTERVALS LIKE IT IS MISS-FIRING. A THROTTLE CLEAN, MANIFOLD CLEAN AND TANK FILTER CLEAN HAVE ALL BEEN PERFORMED AND STILL IT JOLTS AND APPEARS FOR A SPLIT SECOND LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL AND DIE. STARTED JUST WHEN STOPPED OR IDLING NOW IS APPARENT WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEED. PROBLE…

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THE CAR HESITATES, COUGHS AT INTERVALS LIKE IT IS MISS-FIRING. A THROTTLE CLEAN, MANIFOLD CLEAN AND TANK FILTER CLEAN HAVE ALL BEEN PERFORMED AND STILL IT JOLTS AND APPEARS FOR A SPLIT SECOND LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL AND DIE. STARTED JUST WHEN STOPPED OR IDLING NOW IS APPARENT WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEED. PROBLEM IS UNRESOLVED AS YET.

NHTSA ODI #10013927

Mileage unknown · Jun 5, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline

NOTICED GAS SMELL INSIDE AND AROUND VEHICLE FOR SOME TIME EVEN AFTER THE RECALL FIX WAS DONE. ON DATE OF FAILURE, VEHICLE WAS HARD TO START AND ENGINE RAN POORLY WITH VISIBLE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST. GAS FUMES WERE EXTREMELY STRONG AND GAS WAS VISIBLE ON INJECTOR AND ENGINE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #746441

Mileage unknown · May 16, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN TRAVELING THERE IS GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES THERE IS ALSO A GASOLINE SMELL WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED.*JB

NHTSA ODI #888388

Mileage unknown · Apr 11, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline

WHILE TRAVELING WITH WINDOW OPEN CONSUMER NOTICED RAW GAS ODOR INSIDE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK.ET.

NHTSA ODI #860054

Official recalls

2

00V419001 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

Dec 15, 2000

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.

98V012002 · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls

Mar 3, 1998

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 & remedy

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 INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIBING HOW AND WHERE THIS LABEL IS TO BE INSTALLED. IF AN OWNER PREFERS, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL FOR THEM.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

2

EA00015 · Fuel Tank Vent Hose Leakage

Opened May 22, 2000 · Closed Jan 4, 2001

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

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 AFFECTD VEHICLES WITH THE REDESIGNED HOSE.NISSAN WILL BEGIN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ON FEBRUARY 5, 2001.NISSAN WILL FINISH ITS OWNER MAILINGS ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2001.OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED IN REVERSE ORDER OF VEHICLE AGE.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

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 AFFECTD VEHICLES WITH THE REDESIGNED HOSE.NISSAN WILL BEGIN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ON FEBRUARY 5, 2001.NISSAN WILL FINISH ITS OWNER MAILINGS ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2001.OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED IN REVERSE ORDER OF VEHICLE AGE.

Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

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 AFFECTD VEHICLES WITH THE REDESIGNED HOSE.NISSAN WILL BEGIN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ON FEBRUARY 5, 2001.NISSAN WILL FINISH ITS OWNER MAILINGS ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2001.OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED IN REVERSE ORDER OF VEHICLE AGE.

SQ00008 · Unexpected Opening On Sliding Door

Opened May 12, 2000 · Closed Apr 1, 2002

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure

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