MYRModel Year Report

1994 Nissan Quest

◆ Worse than typical
1994 Nissan Quest
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:12:05.239Z

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, 1994 highlighted. 1991: 1 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 118 complaints 1994: 165 complaints 1994 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
1994: 165 complaints
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YearComplaints
19911
19923
1993118
1994165
1995167
1996134
199789
199841
1999118
200087
200142
200229
2004445
200582
200674
2007228
200850
200922
201166
201293
201318
201418
201512
201613
20176

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 19 distinct reports on file.

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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 $80 EACH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020906

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 14 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file.

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ENGINE STUMBLED, AND THEN QUIT WHILE AT IDLE. REPAIR SHOP REPORTS BROKEN CRANKSHAFT (SNOUT)*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020830

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1994 — complaint volume: 165
R 19981012 — exterior lighting

THE REAR LAMP SOCKET MAY NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL CAN IN THE LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED REAR LAMP SOCKET AND WIRING ASSEMBLIES.

Campaign 96V253004 — check if this car was fixed

I 19991228 — PE (closed 20000522)

FUEL TANK VENT HOSE LEAKAGE

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

1994 Nissan Quest — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V253004 (exterior lighting) 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 1994 Nissan Quest reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Nissan Quest is rated "worse than typical".

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

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Nissan Quest have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.