1993 Nissan Quest Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 11%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 181,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Nissan Quest, 11% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 181,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steel brake lines to rear breaks rusted through in several places - two lines to rear that pass under the floor and along the driver side rail and over the rear left wheel axle, and also at the area immediately before each rear wheel cylinder.”
NHTSA complaint #10318214, filed 2010-03, 162,000 miles“The contact owns a 1993 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that her vehicle was squeaking and that she had to hose off her front rotors when they overheated. Her vehicle was also experiencing long stopping distances. The failures have occurred on numerous occasions. Recently, the service brake light illuminated for a couple of days and then dimmed. Safety recall # 92v32001 (service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder) was found. The free portion of the safety recall no longer applies to this vehicle. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 200,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10194847, filed 2007-06, 200,000 miles“When there is pressure on brakes, pedal stays in same applied position and brakes release, allowingvehicle to roll. This happened on 3 occasions.when car will coast while applying brake,and when going down hill and in stop position, brakes will release. Contacted dealer, and dealer checked for service bulletins and warnings.”
NHTSA complaint #894575, filed 2001-08“Abs brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions, the pedal went to the floor and brakes failed to stop vehicle, causing an extended stopping distance before vehicle caming to a stop. Please provide details.”
NHTSA complaint #825603, filed 1998-07“Abs brake failure, the right front brake shoes became loose and inoperable due to a failure of the spindle. The spindle, wheel bearing and brakes has been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #812479, filed 1997-05Related recalls
- 92V132001Sep 21, 1992The 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.Covers: Nissan Quest 1993
Related service bulletins
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 1 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 18% |
| 2008 | 9 | 18% |
| 2007 | 17 | 7% |
| 2006 | 9 | 12% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 43 | 10% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 12% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 26 | 22% |
| 1998 | 4 | 10% |
| 1997 | 7 | 8% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
| 1994 | 16 | 10% |
| 1993 | 13 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1993 Nissan Quest
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Nissan Quest
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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