1995 Nissan Quest Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 8%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1995 Nissan Quest, 8% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 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.
“Consumer recall 96v253004 concerning rear lamp socket failure. Consumer has received a recall notice from the manufacturer to repair the rear lamp socket. Consumer contacted the dealer, who claimed that this vehicle was not included in the recall. Also, manufacturer confirmed that this vehicle was not part of the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10057544, filed 2004-02, 105,000 miles“While driving on the highway front side cornering lamp on the passenger side, that was located next to the headlights separated and flew off the vehicle. This occurred because the plastic piece on the back side of cornering lamp that held the lamp in place cracked. The screws were not loose.”
NHTSA complaint #10075521, filed 2004-06, 114,000 miles“I own a 1995 Nissan Quest van the rear taillights continually fail do to a manufacturer defect in the bulb socket the socket was recalled previously but the fix does not work I talked to a dealer mechanic and he told me they could sell me new sockets for the taillights but they are no better then the ones installed during the past recall it is extremely dangerous when the taillight go out without warning I have been nearly rear ended on 2 occasions .the sockets loosen up and the bulb then does not make contact I have tried to fix the problem my self and also tried to get the dealer to fix…”
NHTSA complaint #10104746, filed 2004-12“The contact owns a 1995 Nissan Quest. He was the original owner of the vehicle and there were 5 safety recalls on the vehicle. Each of the safety recalls were related to the vehicle, and he never received any safety recall notice. There was never a change of address since purchasing the vehicle. The contact would like to have all of the safety recalls repaired, and an explanation from the manufacturer stating why he never received a notice. The current mileage was 72,792.”
NHTSA complaint #10183358, filed 2007-02, 72,792 miles“Back tail light's keep going out, and the dealer thinks water might have gotten into the lights. Dealer has replaced the lights four or five times. However, dealer can't determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #835844, filed 1999-03Related 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 1995 Nissan Quest
42 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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