1996 Nissan Quest Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1996 Nissan Quest has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 6 fires, 3 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Latches/Locks/Linkages (26 reports).

2Recalls
134Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1996 Nissan Quest recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Recall 00V419001Dec 15, 2000268,229 vehicles affected

Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls

Recall 98V012002Mar 3, 199846,500 vehicles affected

Most common 1996 Nissan Quest problems

Problem areas named in the 134 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Latches/Locks/Linkages26
Air Bags18
Engine And Engine Cooling17
Structure16
Fuel System, Gasoline16
Unknown Or Other12
Visibility11
Steering10
Equipment9
Electrical System9

What owners report

2018-10-25, Fuel/Propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF A FUEL LEAK UNDER THE VEHICLE OR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
2017-09-06, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN QUEST. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
2015-06-09, Fuel/Propulsion System
CAN NOT FILL UP THE VAN WHIT GASOLINE,STOP FILL IN ,LIKE IF IS FULL,AND GASOLINE GAUGE INDICATES WRONG READING
2014-11-21, Fuel/Propulsion System
MY NISSAN QUEST JUST STARTED WITH GAS ODOR. *TR
2014-03-12, Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY EVERY FOUR MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INDICATED THE VEHICLE HAD A DESIGN FLAW AND THE MOTOR MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,799. *TR

1996 Nissan Quest questions

Does the 1996 Nissan Quest have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1996 Nissan Quest: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Nissan Quest?

Based on 134 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Latches/Locks/Linkages (26), Air Bags (18), Engine And Engine Cooling (17).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Nissan Quest has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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