1996 Nissan Quest Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 16%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Nissan Quest, 16% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 1996 Nissan Quest has fuel vent problems particularly after refuel. I smell fuel inside the car and I am concerned about the risk of fire and/or explosion. This problem appears to be identical to the problem described in NHTSA recall number 00v419001. However, Nissan company is saying that my Nissan's VIN is not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10312006, filed 2010-02, 103,000 miles“I have had many problems with this ouest.I have replaced the heater control,both side exhaust manifolds,replace acc c/v boot,replace antenna motor,replace air bag control unit,replace back windshield wiper motor,replace both front lower ball joints and the vent hose. This are just the major things. I have spend around 7000.00 on this Quest for repairs and up keep. I brought it new in may of 1996. Never again.”
NHTSA complaint #10069383, filed 2004-01, 62,384 miles“Had gasoline smell for quite a while. The dealer informed me of a recall on a vapor vent hose for my van and replaced it but the gasoline smell never went away. I took it back a second time but the dealer could not find anything. Less then a year and while driving with the same smell of gasoline coming through the A/C my vant caught on fire, and within seconds everything under the hood was engulfed in flames. I called Nissan but they tell me the van is no longer under warranty so there is nothing they can do for me.”
NHTSA complaint #10030272, filed 2003-07, 135,000 miles“The interior of van would fill with a gas odor. It also had a gas leak when the tank was filled. I had it checked out at the dealer and they informed me that it was related to a manufacturer's recall of the fuel filler vent hose. They repaired it and replaced the vent hose, but the odor continued. I took it back for a second time but the dealer could not find anything wrong with it. The gas odor would come on mainly when the A/C was on. I contacted customer service at the dealer and all they could tell me is that they could not find anything wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070593, filed 2004-01, 135,000 miles“The car hesitates, coughs at intervals like it is miss-firing. A throttle clean, manifold clean and tank filter clean have all been performed and still it jolts and appears for a split second like it is going to stall and die. Started just when stopped or idling now is apparent when driving on highway at highway speed. Problem is unresolved as yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10013927, filed 2003-04, 53,935 milesRelated recalls
- 00V419001Dec 15, 2000Vehicle description: minivans. The fuel tank vent hose allows air to vent from the fuel tank during refueling. Cracks have developed in the vent hose. If (1)…Covers: Nissan Quest 1993–1998
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 20 | 22% |
| 2011 | 34 | 52% |
| 2009 | 5 | 23% |
| 2008 | 14 | 28% |
| 2007 | 110 | 48% |
| 2006 | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 18 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 7% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 12% |
| 1997 | 11 | 12% |
| 1996 | 21 | 16% |
| 1995 | 33 | 20% |
| 1994 | 24 | 15% |
| 1993 | 14 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1996 Nissan Quest
26 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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