MYRModel Year Report

1993 Nissan Quest

◆ Worse than typical
1993 Nissan Quest
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:46.551Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
119
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 1 complaint 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 119 complaints 1993 119 1994: 167 complaints 1995: 167 complaints 1996: 134 complaints 1997: 89 complaints 1997 1998: 41 complaints 1999: 118 complaints 2000: 87 complaints 2000 2001: 42 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2004: 445 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2007: 228 complaints 2007 2008: 50 complaints 2009: 22 complaints 2011: 66 complaints 2011 2012: 93 complaints 2013: 18 complaints 2014: 18 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2016: 13 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 119 complaints 1993 119 1994: 167 complaints 1995: 167 complaints 1995 1996: 134 complaints 1997: 89 complaints 1997 1998: 41 complaints 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 87 complaints 2001: 42 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2004: 445 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 228 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2011: 66 complaints 2011 2012: 93 complaints 2013: 18 complaints 2013 2014: 18 complaints 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 13 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 119 complaints 1993 119 1994: 167 complaints 1994 1995: 167 complaints 1995 1996: 134 complaints 1996 1997: 89 complaints 1997 1998: 41 complaints 1998 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 87 complaints 2000 2001: 42 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2004: 445 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2005 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 228 complaints 2007 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2009 2011: 66 complaints 2011 2012: 93 complaints 2012 2013: 18 complaints 2013 2014: 18 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 13 complaints 2016 2017: 6 complaints 2017

1993: 119 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19911
19923
1993119
1994167
1995167
1996134
199789
199841
1999118
200087
200142
200229
2004445
200582
200674
2007228
200850
200922
201166
201293
201318
201418
201512
201613
20176

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

29% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and gasoline.

CRASHFIRE
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Consumer complains of the manifold developing a leak on both sides.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-28

Visibility

21% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing defroster/defogger/hvac system and glass, side/rear.

FIREINJURY
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Smoldering fire caused by leaves getting into vent system; smoke started coming thru dashboard. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-30

Fuel system, gasoline

12% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

CRASHFIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-11-08

Service brakes

11% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

INJURY

Structure

9% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing door and body.

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1992-09-30Service brakes, hydraulic92V132001 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.

    Remedy: A new brake master cylinder will be installed.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1992-09-30Seat belts92V133001 One or both of the bolts securing the automatic seat belt restraint system tracks to the b-pillars were not adequately tightened.

    Remedy: Dealers will tighten the passive restraint system track mounting bolts.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    1992-12-11Fuel system, gasoline92V172002 Fuel filler hoses may have been cut prior to installation by a utility knife used to open the shipping box.

    Remedy: Replace the fuel filler hose.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. ▮
    1993Complaint volume 119 complaints filed for this model year.
  5. I
    1993-04-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-07-28 Backlite shattering
  6. R
    1996-01-12Visibility95V222002 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.…

    Remedy: Dealers will install an additional heater/air conditioning system intake screen.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. I
    2000-05-22Engineering analysisClosed 2001-01-04 Fuel tank vent hose leakage
  8. R
    2001-02-16Fuel system, gasoline00V419001 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the vent hose.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Nissan Quest — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 35 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V132001 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 92V133001 · Seat belts
  • Recall 92V172002 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 95V222002 · Visibility
  • Recall 00V419001 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 1993 Nissan Quest reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Nissan Quest is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Nissan Quest?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Nissan Quest have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.