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1994 Nissan Quest Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
55about this part
Share
33%of 165 total for the year
Median mileage
110,100miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 55 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Nissan Quest, 33% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,100 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I would like to add my complaint to the long list you already have about the broken bolts on the front and rear manifolds. I had three broken studs that needed re-drilling and one bolt that only needed replacement. The manifolds were warped and had to be removed and planed. Total cost was $756.16. The problem I was having was a loud rattle noise. When I asked the mechanic about not fixing the problem I was told it was a potential fire hazard. There appears to be a defect in this engine model. I understand it is also prevalent in the pathfinder and other Nissan models. …”

NHTSA complaint #10041348, filed 2003-10, 169,960 miles

“Exhaust manifold is there a recall on this because I took it to midas and he said that he has being these van with this problem where the bolts broken into the manifold exhaust. I want do this suppose to happen and do the company no of this. So can you tell me if there are a recall on these vans. If so, can you let me know.”

NHTSA complaint #10130552, filed 2005-07

“Manifold on the exhaust replaced 3000 miles ago, now dealer shop is saying the next manifold needs to be replace. Dealer mechanic stated that they have seen alot of the quests coming in with needed repairs on the manifolds and requested that we research on the internet to see what we could find.”

NHTSA complaint #720103, filed 2000-03

“At first I noticed an odor of gasoline at each fillup. Several weeks after that, after filling up and driving home,I noticed gasoline running out onto the ground beneath the fuel filler neck. I brought the car to a mechanic, who found the fuel tank vent hose deteriorated and detached from its upper connection. He trimmed off the end of the hose and reattached it. I am concerned that this will happen again, and possibly result in a fire.”

NHTSA complaint #736656, filed 2000-11

“About two years ago, we bought a Nissan Quest from first Nissan in simi valley, california. Less than a month after we bought it the engine stalled while making a left turned. We took the car back to the Nissan car dealer but they were not able to find the problem. During these two last years we have taken the car several times to three different Nissan dealers, contacted Nissan customer service, and pay repairs from our own pocket trying to fix the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #725535, filed 2000-07

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201518%
201416%
201222%
2011914%
200836%
2007115%
200679%
200556%
20044811%
2002310%
200137%
200078%
199987%
199837%
1997910%
19961511%
19954225%
19945533%
19933227%

Other parts of the 1994 Nissan Quest

Fuel system
24 complaints
Brakes
16 complaints
Body and structure
16 complaints
Exterior lighting
11 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Electrical 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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