1994 Nissan Quest lights problems

13 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 110,000.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 8%
typical mileage: 110,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Tail lights
5
Brake lights
3
Headlights: switch
1
Brake lights: switch
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

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100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Nissan Quest lights problems in other years

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: tail lightsReported August 17, 1998 · 62,370 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The rear lamp socket may not illuminate because the metal can in the lamp socket moves or separates from the plastic socket housing.
Risk: This can result in malfunction of the stop or rear running lamps. Center high mount stop lamp function is unaffected. Rear lamp malfunction can result in following drivers not being alerted to the subject vehicle's presence or intended actions, particularly in the case in which both lamps have malfunctioned.
Remedy: Dealers will install a revised rear lamp socket and wiring assemblies.

Recall number 96V253004 · Recall details

What 1994 Nissan Quest owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 1, 2013 · Lights · 300,000 miles · LA

Brake lights and tail lights fail to come on and dash lights have also failed,dealer states vehicle not covered under recall 96v253004 . Several other complains about this from different manufacturing dates and VIN#. Seems to be more universal than previously thought. Hoping nissan can resolve.

Filed May 31, 2005 · Lights · 110,000 miles · FL

Dt: consumer states brake lights not working properly. Took vehicle to the shop, metal tube that separates from housing was defective. No lights came on. Put in new brake switch, new fuses, and bulbs.

Filed Sep 23, 2004 · Lights · 25,800 miles · NC

The tail lights were defective. They were causing the dashboard, and all of the marker lights to fail. The dealer stateed that there was a recall, however the vehicle was not included. *jb 96v253004

Filed Apr 19, 2004 · Lights · 50,000 miles · DC

Rear lamp does not illuminate reliably because metal can in the lamp socket moves and separates from plastic socket housing. This results in malfunction of the stop and rear running lamps. Rear lamp malfunction could result in following drivers colliding with vehicle by virtue of not being alerted to subject vehicles presence or intended actions. Issue impact both rear lights.

Filed Sep 15, 2003 · Lights · 132,000 miles · DE

The rear lamp socket comes on and off intermittently due to metal separating from plastic sockets, which caused the rear lights to fail. *ak the vehicle experienced the same defect as stated in recall 96v253004, but the vehicle identification number was not included. Consumer feels if the vehicle was not produced in numerical order, then how could they go by the VIN. *ph

Filed Nov 6, 2002 · Lights · CA

The tail light socket come on intermittently while driving the vehicle. The light bulb to the socket has been replace more than once. Please furnish addtional informatiom. Dealer is aware of the problem. Mr

Filed Feb 23, 2001 · Body, Lights · CA

Rear passenger side sliding door comes open while driving,even though door seems to be shut and locked. When the vehicle is parked on a incline. Interior light comes on, indicating that door is open. Deaelr has been contacted.

Filed Feb 15, 2001 · Lights · PA

Defect matches description for mfg. Campaign #96v253004. I took it to a nissan dealer for repair but they refused to cover the repair. They claimed that my vehicle was manufactered several months before the recalled vehicles.

Filed Feb 13, 2001 · Lights · CA

Recall 96 v 253 004/rear lamp socket: vehicle stopped and rear running light stopped operating intermittently. Replaced bulbs every three months. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not cover under recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Nov 1, 1999 · Lights · HI

Rear brake light on left hand side fails to work properly. The socket for the bulb is loose. It would work for a short period & then the light will not work. Talken to dealer dealer informed consumer it would b eexpensive to repair & not under recall.

Questions about the 1994 Nissan Quest lights

Does the 1994 Nissan Quest have lights problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the lights of the 1994 Nissan Quest, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Nissan Quest lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 110,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Nissan Quest lights?

Yes, 1 recall: 96V253004. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Nissan Quest have the most lights problems?

The Nissan Quest model years with the most lights complaints are 2000 (20 complaints), 1994 (13 complaints) and 1995 (13 complaints).