1995 Nissan Quest Problems, Recalls & Reliability
205 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1995 Nissan Quest, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 3 defect investigations. It scores 31/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 85,722 miles.
Typical
Where 1995 sits among all Quest years
What owners report
“Crank shaft broken when nissan dealer try to change timing belt. The next day i call aaa tow my quest to arco gas station. The technician of arco found the crank shaft was broken but already broken about 1/2 before i drove to dealer to change timing belt. The new 1/2 broken probably caused by after…”— owner report to NHTSA, 1995 Quest
“My wife complained of a strong gasoline odor inside the car. The dealer discovered that the fuel lines over the engine were cracked and were leaking gasoline. We have owned 6 automobiles (all bought new), and this is the first time that one has had a problem with the fuel lines.”— owner report to NHTSA, 1995 Quest
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 31 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 100,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 80,862 and 127,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
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…
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
THE REAR LAMP SOCKET MAY NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL CAN IN THE LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED REAR LAMP SOCKET AND WIRING ASSEMBLIES.
AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION CONDITION IN THE SEAT CABLE ROLLER PULLEY ASSEMBLY CAN ALLOW THE CABLE THAT CONNECTS THE SEAT ADJUST LEVER TO THE LATCH TO BE PINCHED IN THE ROLLER ASSEMBLY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PULLER ASSEMBLY IN THE THIRD ROW SLIDING BENCH SEAT LATCH ASSEMBLY.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 00V419001.
Technical service bulletins
46 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and body & structure — are on file for the 1995 Nissan Quest. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 1995 Nissan Quest reliable?
The 1995 Nissan Quest drew 205 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 31/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).
What are the most common 1995 Nissan Quest problems?
The top reported problems for the 1995 Nissan Quest are engine (45 complaints), fuel system (32), and electrical (23).
At what mileage do 1995 Nissan Quest problems show up?
Owners most often report 1995 Nissan Quest problems around 100,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 80,862 and 127,000 miles.
Does the 1995 Nissan Quest have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 1995 Nissan Quest. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.