1993 Nissan Quest Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 27%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Nissan Quest, 27% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“As has happened to close to 100% of Quest/mercury villager owners, I have cracked manifolds, missing manifold studs, and several broken manifold studs. This results in poor starts, exhaust leaks, and a noticeable "clacking" (exhaust leak) upon acceleration. My vehicle has 118k miles. I understand the labor for a complete fix can run over $1000, while parts run under $100. I have contacted 1-800-nissan1 with this issue and the operator was aware of this very common, serious problem and affirmed that I would be contacted with any possible compensation.”
NHTSA complaint #10070669, filed 2004-01, 118,000 miles“Exhaust manifold bolts broken Nissan replaced bolts 1800.00 20,000 miles later same problem Nissan says not responsible because it had been longer than 20,000 miles as far as I can tell Nissan did not use the new improved manifold bolts for this repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10075189, filed 2004-06, 18,000 miles“Filling the gas tank till the gas pump automatic shut-off occurs, fuel leaks (approximately 1/2 gallon) from the fuel line going into the gas tank. Is this the fuel tank vent hose leakage described in NHTSA recall numbers 00v419001 & 00v419002? I need to get this corrected asap to avoid and fuel ignition possibilities. Do I have to wait until the investigation closes for a recall? I hope not.”
NHTSA complaint #739329, filed 2001-01“I am experiencing a very common problem with my Nissan vehciles. I have located the same problem throughout your complaints database for many Nissan models and various years. I need your help in resolving this problem with the dealer. They should issue a recall or pay for all repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #751680, filed 2001-09“I've had problems with the exhaust manifolds on this car starting on 06/29/95 with 30,887 miles r - exhaust manifold repair/studs/gaskets. 07/10/96 with 46,846 miles replaced exhaust manifold studs/gaskets. 07/17/96 with 47,664 miles replaced front exhaust manifold. 10/01/97 with 68,883 miles brought to dealer with exhaust noise and was told that they could not find the problem at this time. I was concerned that the van/repairs were getting out of warranty and the service advisor told me if it got worse it would be close enough to cover under goodwill given the history of the van. …”
NHTSA complaint #730493, filed 2000-09Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 9 | 14% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 11 | 5% |
| 2006 | 7 | 9% |
| 2005 | 5 | 6% |
| 2004 | 48 | 11% |
| 2002 | 3 | 10% |
| 2001 | 3 | 7% |
| 2000 | 7 | 8% |
| 1999 | 8 | 7% |
| 1998 | 3 | 7% |
| 1997 | 9 | 10% |
| 1996 | 15 | 11% |
| 1995 | 42 | 25% |
| 1994 | 55 | 33% |
| 1993 | 32 | 27% |
Other parts of the 1993 Nissan Quest
23 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsBrakes
13 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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