1994 Nissan Quest Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 10%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Nissan Quest, 10% of the 165 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We have had nothing but problems with this van. Air conditioner/ brakes/seat belts,and the most costly of all, transmission failed at 2800.00.I know that we have had more problems, but cann't think of them all.”
NHTSA complaint #716647, filed 1999-12“When starting the vehicle in snowy/icy conditions, the vehicle ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the brakes to be inoperable. Cause unknown. After the vehicle has heated enough there is no problem with the ABS system. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #829393, filed 1998-10“When approaching a gentle stop on downhill slope, brakes gave way and grinding noise made seemingly in front. This has happened many times, and the dealer claims that it is normal ABS functionality. It is happening with increasing frequency in the last 6 months.”
NHTSA complaint #714953, filed 1999-11“Fuel vapors inside car. Temperature not a factor. Excessive after fill-up but vapors continue several days after fill-up. Brake noise on left side-chirping. Was told brake rotor warped-original equipment.”
NHTSA complaint #736956, filed 2000-11“Vehicle has had intermittent brake failure typically when sitting at a traffic light. There is a noise and then the brake pedal goes to the floor. The brakes then fail and the vehicle will start to roll.”
NHTSA complaint #529665, filed 1998-01Related service bulletins
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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 1994 Nissan Quest
55 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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