1995 Nissan Quest: engine stalls while driving

Filed Aug 21, 2003 · Engine · 99,987 miles · MO

Purchased the quest in june of 2000. Second owner of the vehicle. It even had all of the service records (oil changes etc.) listed in the book that came with it from the original owners. While on a trip to texas, the engine died while driving down an interstate. The check engine light came on, then the van just died. We coasted to the side of the highway. It was extremely hot outside (around 95 degrees). We had only had the vehicle for around 2 months. After waiting for about 30 minutes, tried to restart and it did restart. Went to a mechanic to see if they could look it over, they did and found nothing wrong with the car. It started just fine for them and they even test drove it for us. Continued with our trip and got home safely. That was the first time of many times that the exact same problem occured. After the second time, we took the car to the local dealership and they replaced a hose and said it was the problem (a hole in the bp silicon hose was the problem...mechanic stated that it was a widespread problem with this year of quest). Occured 3 other times usually when extremely hot outside. The vehicle eventually restarts, and one person can not keep replacing this hose were my thoughts. Now, the vehicle is parked at our house, with a ruined engine. We are not sure 'what caused this to happen' is what we were told by our local nissan dealership, and that it will cost more to have the engine replaced then the vehicle is worth. Not to mention, we still owe around $5000 on it. After all of the same complaints that I have read on here, why is nothing being done about these problems? The engine stalling in the middle of driving a vehicle is not normal and dangerous. How many times does this have to be said? I am not angry, I just wish something could be done to help all of us who have gone through this.

Filed Apr 8, 2003 · Engine · 13,000 miles · TN

The engine stalled, however the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *jb on hot days at highway speeds engine turns off.

Filed Jul 9, 2002 · Fuel system · IL

The original fuel injectors all failed at 55,000 miles, reported by the dealer to be due to fuel additives that were placed in the fuel by amoco and that were not covered by warranty. They were replaced by the dealer at my cost then 25,000 miles later thay ae failing again. The dealer suggested that I contact nissan, which I did. They imply that I placed additives in the gas which voided the warranty and that they only warrant fuel injectors for 12,000 miles. They also claim that I did not properly maintain the injectors but refuse to give any specific information in writing. This problem has caused the vehicle to stall in traffic several times, nearly resulting in accidents. Nissan refuses to addrss this issue and the dealer stated that they have not had injector problems with other quests. Do I have a lemon?

Filed Jul 12, 2001 · Engine · OK

Was traveling 20mph when vehicle stalled out. Had no prior warning. Was not able to restart vehicle. Had it towed to repair shop. Informed by mechanic crankshaft had broken in half.

Filed Jun 28, 2001 · Engine · CA

While driving 65 MPH engine stalled, vehicle lost power brakes and power steering. Vehicle at dealer at this time, crankshaft had broken.

Filed Feb 14, 2001 · Airbags, Electrical · LA · crash

I've been having problems with my van stalling on me in. It usually happens in hot temperatures, but lately has been happening in average temps. The engine light comes on and there is a very loud humming noise coming from the back of my van. Very scary! It sounds like it will explode! This started happening about 1998. In august 1998, we were evacuating for a hurricane and we were left stranded on the interstate. It was hot and the traffic was really bad. We didn't know what to do! We waited around for about an hour and then tried to start the engine and it worked! About 30 minutes later, the same thing happened. We waited again, and it started. 15 minutes down the road, we were stuck! We finally worked our way out of harms way, needless to say, very late! Bad weather! The next day, we did not have any problems with the van! As a matter of fact, the van didn't stall on us for about another month or so! Then it started again! Always when it was hot, and sometimes when stuck in traffic! This has been happening for some time now! I've called the dealership where I bought my van and they never did return any of my calls! I brought my van in several times to be checked out and they could never find a problem! Odd huh? I normally don't have any complaints with my van, but I just can't continue to drive around with my children, not knowing when it will stop on me again! Something needs to be done about this. Recently, my van stalled on me and left me on the highway and wouldn't get me but about 2 blocks more without stopping. Thats why I couldn't enter my VIN #, because my van is in the shop. They have had it for 2 days now and they can't seem to find the problem! Again! I've been researching this and noticed a lot of other complaints about the same problem. Should there be a recall or something? When so many vehicles with the same make, model and year, have the same problems? Have problems starting in cold weather. Hadhad front end accident and airbag didn't open.

Filed Jul 22, 2000 · Engine · KY

Crankshaft broken at 85k, after recent dealer installation of timing belt. Engine died while driving, luckily we weren't in traffic. Had a similar problem at 21k - driving on the expressway and lost most of the engine power. Again, not much traffic, and this time the car would still drive (slow) so we could get to a dealer where all belts and aseal to crankshaft was replaced.

Filed Sep 22, 1999 · Engine · CA

While driving at 45 MPH and without prior warning vehicle stalled and then died out. Consumer was able to get off the road.

Filed Sep 25, 1996 · Electrical · AL

While driving, the vehicle engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall. Please describe.