1993 Nissan Quest engine problems

Filed Jun 10, 2004 · Engine · 18,000 miles · LA

Exhaust manifold bolts broken nissan replaced bolts 1800.00 20,000 miles later same problem nissan says not responsible because it had been longer than 20,000 miles as far as I can tell nissan did not use the new improved manifold bolts for this repair.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Visibility · 118,000 miles · UT

As has happened to close to 100% of quest/mercury villager owners, I have cracked manifolds, missing manifold studs, and several broken manifold studs. This results in poor starts, exhaust leaks, and a noticeable "clacking" (exhaust leak) upon acceleration. My vehicle has 118k miles. I understand the labor for a complete fix can run over $1000, while parts run under $100. I have contacted 1-800-nissan1 with this issue and the operator was aware of this very common, serious problem and affirmed that I would be contacted with any possible compensation.

Filed Jun 3, 2003 · Engine · WA

Intermittently there is a gas smell in the passenger cabin. The smell commonly occurs when the fuel tank is close to empty.

Filed Dec 27, 2002 · Engine · 60,000 miles · WI

Consumer states the exhaust manifold studs have broken four times in as many years, causing exhaust leaks.

Filed Jul 29, 2002 · Engine · VA

Exhaust manifold bolt failures, missing and broken off without any warning and the intermittent engagement of the windshield wipers when the turn signals are applied. The washers for the windshield works occasionally and the wipers themselves function erratically.

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Engine · OH

While entering into a parking lot there was a loud noise, crankshaft fell off. Mechanic stated there was no diagnostic after looking at vehicle. Also, engine has to be replaced. Manufacturer has been notified and responded that vehicle was no longer under warranty.*ak engine replaced at owners expense. Consumer feels dealer should take reponsibility for claim.

Filed Mar 20, 2002 · Engine · CA

Consumer complains of the manifold developing a leak on both sides.

Filed Sep 5, 2001 · Engine · CA

I am experiencing a very common problem with my nissan vehciles. I have located the same problem throughout your complaints database for many nissan models and various years. I need your help in resolving this problem with the dealer. They should issue a recall or pay for all repairs. Please refer to the numerous complaints on your web site such as the following for the '94 nissan quest:odi #s- 718520, 710278, 835965, 781102, 781100, 720610, 533368, 781099, 715129, 720103, 722946, 850195.....I can find alot more odi numbers for the same problem for the '1993-'1995 quests, pathfinders, maximas, etc. Nissan is hiding a major problem.* no safety defect mentioned in summary.

Filed Jul 30, 2001 · Engine · CA

The exhaust manifold snapped off at least one of the bolts holding the cover on. John at magic muffler in thousand oaks (805‑496‑2436) pointed out the problem to us and said it was very common in the nissan quests. My brother also had the same problem with his quest on more then one occasion. The exhaust manifold supposedly warps and snaps the bolts holding it on. Nissan said that there is no recall for this problem? If it is a common problem or flaw in design, why is there not a recall? I was informed from several different repair shops that this would cost me $320 to $1600 depending on how many of the bolts are broken off into the housing.

Filed Mar 23, 2001 · Engine · TX

Exhaust maniflod bolts sheered off. Consumer did not know of this until failing inspection. Nissan has been contacted.