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.
Nissan Quest fuel leak problems
21 of the 2,121 owner complaints about the Nissan Quest describe fuel leak, most of them for the 1994 model year.
- owner complaints
- 21
- worst model year
- 1994
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls for this area of the car. See below
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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
The interior of van would fill with a gas odor. It also had a gas leak when the tank was filled. I had it checked out at the dealer and they informed me that it was related to a manufacturer's recall of the fuel filler vent hose. They repaired it and replaced the vent hose, but the odor continued. I took it back for a second time but the dealer could not find anything wrong with it. The gas odor would come on mainly when the A/C was on. I contacted customer service at the dealer and all they could tell me is that they could not find anything wrong. 1 year later after living with this gas odor my van exploded and the entire engine burned. I've called nissan and all they can tell me is that the vehicle is not under warranty anymore and the fire is not related to the recall because it was only the vent hose.
The federal safety agency#00-v-419-001: 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. Secondly, the vehicle is driven only a short distance after refueling and. Third, there is subsequently significant heating of the fuel tank, the fuel in the tank can expand into the vent hose and leak fuel. Dealer didn't honor this recall due to the VIN, and they charged $200.00 dollars to fix it.
Gas and brake lines are located where they are exposed and can be easily corroded,causing vehicle to leak fuel. This can result in a fire.
While driving fuel was leaking from vehicle due to breakage of fuel rail. Dealer indicated vehicle could have exploded.
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.
Fuel leaks when filled to pump first cutoff, while standing at pump.
Filling the gas tank till the gas pump automatic shut-off occurs, fuel leaks (approximately 1/2 gallon) from the fuel line going into the gas tank. Is this the fuel tank vent hose leakage described in the federal safety agency recall numbers 00v419001 & 00v419002? I need to get this corrected asap to avoid and fuel ignition possibilities. Do I have to wait until the investigation closes for a recall? I hope not.
Consumer has noticed a fuel leak underneath vehicle at vent hose whenever the tank is full. Also, there was recall number 00v419001/ fuel emission control: lines: vapor vent dealing with same problem. Manufacturer stated this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. Please provide any further details.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 nissan quest vehicles, manufactured from july 29, 2010, through february 21, 2012. Due to software programming, while driving at slow speeds or idling on a decline with ¼ tank fuel or less, there may be an insufficient supply of fuel to the engine. As a result, the engine may stall.
- Risk
- Vehicle stalling could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 2, 2012. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 12V076000 · Recall details
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: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans. The fuel tank retention strap (two straps per vehicle) can break at the spot welds causing an underbody rattle.
- Risk
- There is also a potential for fuel tank separation or fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank retention straps.
Recall number 99V205002 · 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
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The model years with the most reports are 1994 (7 complaints), 1995 (6 complaints) and 1996 (5 complaints).
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