Intermittently there is a gas smell in the passenger cabin. The smell commonly occurs when the fuel tank is close to empty.
1993 Nissan Quest: gas smell in the cabin
6 of the 118 complaints about the 1993 Nissan Quest describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
Consumer had vehicle at dealer to get recall repairs done for a fuel vent hose, but it was other vent hose that had the problem. Dealer changed hose, but at owner's cost.*ak 00v419001 was recall number, consumer states failed part was spreading strong gas fumes.
Ongoing problem with engine stalling while traveling vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem cannot be duplicated or corrected. This problem has caused an accident. *ak fuel pump was replaced and dealer stated an exhaust leak causing carbon build up in o2 sensors were causing stalling, however after repairs vehicle still stalls. Consumer can smell a gas odor outside vehicle. Transmission leaks, dealer found pan had a hole, dealer replaced pan and gasket.
The exhaust manifold attaches to the engine block in two locations. The bolts vibrate loose and fall out or shear off. Some of the gasket falls out. I am told by an indepentant repair facility, that this is a typical problem with nissan quest and mercury villager mini-vans. There is a problem with exhaust fumes coming into the passenger compartment.
Fuel smell and leakage when tank overfilled.
Exhaust fumes are noticeable in the occupant compartment, especially when idling, moving at low speeds or while backing up.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle 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) the fuel tank is overfilled, not allowing excess fuel in the vent hose to flow back into the tank, (2) the vehicle is driven only a short distance after refueling and, (3) there is subsequently significant heating of the fuel tank, the fuel in the tank can expand into the vent hose and leak fuel.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the vent hose.
Recall number 00V419001 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Fuel filler hoses may have been cut prior to installation by a utility knife used to open the shipping box.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage can result if the cut extended through thethickness of the hose wall. Leaking fuel can result in a fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Replace the fuel filler hose.
Recall number 92V172002 · Recall details
Questions about the 1993 Nissan Quest fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 1993 Nissan Quest?
6 of 118 owner complaints about the 1993 Nissan Quest (5%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Nissan Quest?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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