MYRModel Year Report

1993 Nissan Quest

◆ Worse than typical
1993 Nissan Quest
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:47:51.712Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Quest Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1991: 1 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 119 complaints 1993 1994: 167 complaints 1995: 167 complaints 1995 1996: 134 complaints 1997: 89 complaints 1998: 41 complaints 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 87 complaints 2001: 42 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2004: 445 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2007: 228 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2011: 66 complaints 2012: 93 complaints 2013: 18 complaints 2013 2014: 18 complaints 2015: 12 complaints 2016: 13 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017
1993: 119 complaints
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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%

29% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 35 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and gasoline.

CRASH FIRE
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CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF THE MANIFOLD DEVELOPING A LEAK ON BOTH SIDES. *JG

NHTSA ODI report, 20020828

VISIBILITY 21%

21% of complaints: visibility — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing defroster/defogger/hvac system and glass, side/rear.

FIRE INJURY
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SMOLDERING FIRE CAUSED BY LEAVES GETTING INTO VENT SYSTEM; SMOKE STARTED COMING THRU DASHBOARD. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951030

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 12%

12% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

CRASH FIRE
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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, 20071108

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

INJURY
STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and body.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920930 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 92V132001 — check if this car was fixed

R 19920930 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 92V133001 — check if this car was fixed

R 19921211 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 92V172002 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 1993 — complaint volume: 119
I 19930401 — PE (closed 19930728)

BACKLITE SHATTERING

R 19960112 — visibility

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. THI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM INTAKE SCREEN.

Campaign 95V222002 — check if this car was fixed

I 20000522 — EA (closed 20010104)

FUEL TANK VENT HOSE LEAKAGE

R 20010216 — fuel system, gasoline

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 ALLO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.

Campaign 00V419001 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Nissan Quest — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (35 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V132001 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 92V133001 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 92V172002 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V222002 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V419001 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 2001 ▲ 2008

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ■ 2007 ◆ 1995

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.