1994 Nissan Quest Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1994 Nissan Quest, 7% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 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.
“Brake lights and tail lights fail to come on and dash lights have also failed,dealer states vehicle not covered under recall 96v253004 . Several other complains about this from different manufacturing dates and VIN#. Seems to be more universal than previously thought. Hoping Nissan can resolve.”
NHTSA complaint #10505210, filed 2013-04, 300,000 miles“Rear lamp does not illuminate reliably because metal can in the lamp socket moves and separates from plastic socket housing. This results in malfunction of the stop and rear running lamps. Rear lamp malfunction could result in following drivers colliding with vehicle by virtue of not being alerted to subject vehicles presence or intended actions. Issue impact both rear lights.”
NHTSA complaint #10066491, filed 2004-04, 50,000 miles“The rear lamp socket comes on and off intermittently due to metal separating from plastic sockets, which caused the rear lights to fail. The vehicle experienced the same defect as stated in recall 96v253004, but the vehicle identification number was not included. Consumer feels if the vehicle was not produced in numerical order, then how could they go by the VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10034372, filed 2003-09, 132,000 miles“Defect matches description for mfg. Campaign #96v253004. I took it to a Nissan dealer for repair but they refused to cover the repair. They claimed that my vehicle was manufactered several months before the recalled vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #740977, filed 2001-02“The brake light fuse blew-up five times within a two-month period, thus causing the brake lights not operate when brake is applied. I have contacted Nissan about this. They said they are recalling 1994 models of Quest mini-van due to this defect (NHTSA campaign # 96v253004) but they said my car is not included because the VIN is not on their list. This is a major safety item because the car driver following you won't have any means of warning if you are slowing down/stopping. He could bump/crash onto your car. I have replaced the original fuse with those bought from the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #702440, filed 1999-01Related recalls
- 96V253004Aug 17, 1998The rear lamp socket may not illuminate because the metal can in the lamp socket moves or separates from the plastic socket housing.Covers: Nissan Quest 1994–1995
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 20 | 23% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 13 | 8% |
| 1994 | 11 | 7% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1994 Nissan Quest
55 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsBody and structure
16 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology