Consumer states studs broke off on left manifold. Dealer was unable to repair.
1994 Nissan Quest engine complaints
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The front and rear exhaust manifold system broke. Dealer notified.
While traveling on the highway without prior warning the vehicle will shut down and willnot restart. The dealership is aware of the problem. Mr
Consumer states that while driving heard a rattling noise and vehicle lostpower. Please provide any further information. Mr
The engine stalled at a stop sign. Couldn't restart the engine. Towed to a mechanic, found the crankshaft was broken. Nlm
This is a problem with this manifold. It cracks causing the bolts to break. Now have put over $3,000. Into fixing this problem with 2 services. Even though we were told by others on the internet that there is a service bulletin out about this problem for the 94 quest, nissan refuses to cover any of the costs.
While driving engine check light came on. Lost power steering as a result of engine failure due to a defect in engine injectors. Had part them replaced 3 times.
Steering assembly shifter bolts had to be replaced. The bolts were missing. I also have another complaint in regarding this same vehicle on file with you. The other complaint deals with the transmission, radiatior and manifold.
Manifold bolts keep melting and breaking. The bolts are popping as fast as the repair person can put them in. The manifold bolts cost about $80 each. United nissan says that the cost to fix one is about $700 if they do not encounter any additional problems. In 1997, we payed a dealership in gulfport mississippi over a @1000 to put in a transmission because metal parts were in our transmission and radiator. They could not determine where the metal was coming from, but it tore up the transmission. I wrote and called nissan and they have a copy of my request for help but no help was provided.
Engine stumbled, and then quit while at idle. Repair shop reports broken crankshaft (snout)
Nissan dealer told us this was not a common problem and they had not seen it before. (that was a lie) broken stud bolts where manifold connects to engine. 5 stud bolts replaced 10/01 for $600. Told it would happen again by independent mechanic. Inferior bolts used. Any other breakage would require removal of engine to reach the rest of bolts. $1000 for repair. Currently has broken bolts and we're not ready to make the repair again.
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Crankshaft broke under normal operating conditions, no vehicle abuse, had maintained proper maintenance and preventive care in past. All repairs or maintenance other than tires, oil changes, and battery replacements done at nissan dealer factory authorized repair centers.
While driving, crankshaft broke. This was the second time this problem has happened. Dealer contacted. *ak
Strong fuel odor inside and outside the van. Dealer said to replace fuel rail hose. Vent hose was replaced from the recall.
About a week ago when pulling out of driveway, engine stalled and would not restart. Vehicle was towed to dealer and dealer stated that engine needed to be replaced.
Vehicle suddendly suffered a loss of power in acceleration, braking and steering. Driver struggled to control the vehicle to a safe stop. Vehicle towed to dealership whereby the mechanics assessed problem to be a broken crankshaft.
I am aware of numerous failures of these manifold studs failing way before their time which indicates inferior bolts or poor design. Also, there has been major emphassis on safety regarding gases intruding within the cabin space. However this may be a major concern, my question would be, if there is such a high rate of failures that are not being repaired due to costs, what is the purpose of emissions testing (when there are gases escaping)if we are not going hold the manufacturers accountable for inferior work and lack of regard to our environment? I have owned numerous cars in my time and have never experienced manifold studs shearing off. I thank you for your time in looking into this matter. John clark.
Exhaust manifold bolts broke and studs remained in manifold. Exhaust leaked in engine bay. Was told by nissan dealer that possible affixiation could result from running the AC and the exhaust leak created by the broken bolts. There was a quest there with the same problem. Had quest fixed elsewhere. When doing oil change a month later, another quest with same problem. Was told by nissan mechanic and my mechanic that this is extremely common in the van. There should be a recall done on the exhaust leak. According to the nissan dealer, the emmisions could be non odorous and may not be detected by smell. I feel this is equally or even more dangerous thena the fuel vent problem because this is invisible. At least you could smell the gas leak and see the gas on the ground.
Exhaust manifold studs had broken off while driving. Was making noises. Fumes from exhaust would enter inside. Problem was getting worse. Took to dealership, and mechanic gave an estimate of problem. Manufacturer knew of problem, and indicated it was a common problem.
The exhaust manifolds stubs broke off inside the engine allowing the exhaust manifolds to separate from the engine block, this allows exhaust gas to escape from the crack between the manifold and engine block thus causing a puttering noise in the engine compartment, nissan is aware of the problem, tsb 94041 was issued apr 94. Nlm
Exhaust system has fallen off a total of 4 times; 3 times under warranty, and 1 time consumer had to pay for repairs. Dealer couldn't tell why. A mechanic told consumer theat pegs are made of brass, and when motor gets hot it expands. Also, inside of vehicle smell LED like rotten eggs.
Exhaust manifold is leaking fuel.
Eight bolts are sheared off the manifold exhaust system.
Fuel vapors inside car. Temperature not a factor. Excessive after fill-up but vapors continue several days after fill-up. Brake noise on left side-chirping. Was told brake rotor warped-original equipment.
At first I noticed an odor of gasoline at each fillup. Several weeks after that, after filling up and driving home,I noticed gasoline running out onto the ground beneath the fuel filler neck. I brought the car to a mechanic, who found the fuel tank vent hose deteriorated and detached from its upper connection. He trimmed off the end of the hose and reattached it. I am concerned that this will happen again, and possibly result in a fire.
Water pump/ coolant leaks under intake/oil leaks from oil pump leaked from rear main seals. Consumer had found out after taken vehicle to a technician for safety check and maintenace that those problems needed to be fixed.
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These are all safety issues!!!! Vehicle has had a fuel odor for a long time after refueling, condition worsened results: fuel vent hose: when refueling, gas began to profusely leak and pool beneath vehicle. Fixed at my cost. Fuel hoses: very strong fuel fumes from engine compartment, dealer replaced two fuel rail rubber hoses at my expense. Most problematic is an intermittent stalling problem: after sitting, within first 5 miles of driving when stopping or at low speed vehicle stalls. Happens in intersections, approaching stops, in slow rush hour traffic. Fuel pump replaced, coolant sensor replaced, fuel regulator checked. Dealer can't duplicate, nissan contacted. But the problem continues and occurs at the worst times-intesections, heavy slow traffic or attempting to stop. Stalls and no power!!! It starts back up and sometimes stalls again repeatedly for several times or days or not for weeks. Next problem: ABS light comes on, traced to blown ignition fuse. Happened twice. Dealer doesn't know why. I have many more repairs, but these are the safety related ones. Thanks for your time and efforts. The stalling is the most troublesome, I know two other quest owners who've also experienced it!!
About two years ago, we bought a nissan quest from first nissan in simi valley, california. Less than a month after we bought it the engine stalled while making a left turned. We took the car back to the nissan car dealer but they were not able to find the problem. During these two last years we have taken the car several times to three different nissan dealers, contacted nissan customer service, and pay repairs from our own pocket trying to fix the problem. The stalling happens in a random and occasional basis, which makes it difficult to fix it, but that at the same time, this makes it a very dangerous situation. It will stall without warning and in different situations and it is a life-threating situation. Nissan has not taken any responsibility, and they have ignored us for the most part. Althought the car was in a two year extended warranty they did little to solve the problem or to give as a solution that is safe for our family. They sold us a car that is potentially deadly, and they need to take responsibility for their own product. We don't know what to do. This car cannot be driven, sold, or fixed. What do we do with it? Please, let us know if you or someone else can help us on this matter. It is very frustrating that a big company like nissan can just put people in a very unsafe situation like this. Thank you.
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