Tl* the contact owns a 1996 nissan quest. The contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle while driving. The contact was unaware of a fuel leak under the vehicle or inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
1996 Nissan Quest fuel system problems
21 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 103,000.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 103,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Storage: tank assembly3
- Fuel injection system2
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
- Delivery: fuel pump2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Nissan Quest fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Nissan Quest fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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
What 1996 Nissan Quest owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Can not fill up the van whit gasoline,stop fill in ,like if is full,and gasoline gauge indicates wrong reading
My nissan quest just started with gas odor.
Strong gas odor inside vehicle while drive. It got so bad it actually caused headache. I have no sense of smell was unable identify this problem sooner till headaches starting to occurring. Then other people told me that there are strong gas odor inside vehicle. I googled it and realized lots of people who owned 1996 nissan quest has the same problem. I called nissan dealer and was told VIN # was not part of recall #00v419001 (fuel system gasoline)
Strong gas odor inside vehicle while drive. It got so bad it actually caused headache. Nissan dealer was unable to identify the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 nissan quest. The contact stated that the fumes from the gasoline system were entering the vehicle and becoming overwhelming. The dealer was contacted who advised the contact that the vehicle was under recall and that it would take two weeks to obtain the parts needed for repairs. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
My 1996 nissan quest has fuel vent problems particularly after refuel. I smell fuel inside the car and I am concerned about the risk of fire and/or explosion. This problem appears to be identical to the problem described in the federal safety agency recall number 00v419001. However, nissan company is saying that my nissan's VIN is not included in the recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 nissan quest. While driving to a stop. The contact noticed a puff of smoke near the front end of her vehicle. She stopped and exited the vehicle to look under the hood and noticed flames. She immediately slammed the hood down and removed her children from the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire and stated that a fuel leak was the cause of the failure. There were no warning indicators prior to the fire. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 09/10/08. *lj updated 09/12/08
1996 nissan quest fuel pump needed to be replaced.***no answer required***. *mr while driving the vehicle made a humming noise in the engine compartment. The noise gets louder over a period of time. The vehicle was taken to two nissan dealer and three independent garage. One of the nissan dealers was unsure what the problem was. The other dealer said it was normal engine noise. All three independent garages agreed that the problem was the fuel pump.
The federal safety agency recall campaign 00v419001 concerning fuel tank vent hose. While driving there was a strong smell of gasoline in the vehicle. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was told that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN although it experienced the same effects. *ak consumer added when the fuel tank is filled more than half way, the gasoline smell is prominent. Consumer has to drive with window open.
Questions about the 1996 Nissan Quest fuel system
Does the 1996 Nissan Quest have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Nissan Quest, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Nissan Quest fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 103,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Nissan Quest fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 00V419001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Quest have the most fuel system problems?
The Nissan Quest model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2007 (110 complaints), 2011 (34 complaints) and 1995 (33 complaints).
Other 1996 Nissan Quest problems
Locks 26Airbags 18Body 16Engine 15Visibility 11Steering 9Electrical 8Seat belts 7Brakes 5Transmission 4Acceleration 2Suspension 2Tires 2Wheels 1
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