Most common 1995 Nissan Quest problems
Share of the 167 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan Quest complaints by model year
Best Quest years: 2017, 2015, 2016. Years to avoid: 2004, 2007, 2012, 1995, 1996. Compare all years →
1995 Nissan Quest recalls (3)
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
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)…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the vent hose.
Exterior lighting › Tail lights
The rear lamp socket May not illuminate because the metal can in the lamp socket moves or separates from the plastic socket housing.
Remedy: Dealers will install a revised rear lamp socket and wiring assemblies.
Seats
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the puller assembly in the third row sliding bench seat latch assembly.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 1995 Nissan Quest:
Unexpected opening on sliding door
There is no summary currently available
Fuel tank vent hose leakage
There is no summary currently available
Fuel tank vent hose leakage
Periodic exposure to liquid gasoline May result in extraction of antidegradants from the subject fuel tank vent hose.hoses which have suffered loss of antidegradant can develop cracks in areas of high strain.fuel May spray or drip from cracked vent hoses following tank fill.starting at job#1 1998 my (california emissions vehicles) and job#1 1999 my (federal emissions vehicles), the subject vent hose composition…
What 1995 Nissan Quest owners say
Engine & cooling all 42 →
Shortly after purchasing vehilce gas smell was present, each time vehicle was taken in for complaint dealership was unable to denote gas smell. This vehicle was purchased May 1998. The recalled on the vehicle was in 1996. I am the second purchaser and was never notified of the recall. The vehicle started losing power and I was told that the timing chain was going out on the vehicle and it would be expense to repair. I was advise to replace when it when completely out. On November 2004 while driving alone the vehicle went completely out and had to tow to a garage. I was told that the crank shaft of the vehicle has dissentrated . I was told that Nissan should repair it because it was a lifetime part and a factory recall on the vehicle in 1996. The Nissan dealership was notified a advised me to bring the vehicle in and they would make the necessary repairs. …
Tl contact owns a 1995 Nissan Quest. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The failed crankshaft damaged the motor. The 23 mm crankshaft was replaced with a 25 mm crankshaft. The motor was replaced at a cost of $3,400. The current mileage is 200,014 and failure mileage was 161,000. The consumer stated have a small claim hearing to attend in September and hope that the manufacturer to see should be responsible for repairs. The consumer provided numbers emails from the website pertaining to defect and court documents pertaining to this case. The consumer stated is just asking for half of the repairs for the vehicle, however the manufacturer will only pay $1,000 due to the fact of the mileage on the vehicle. Updated 08/07/07
Fuel & propulsion system all 33 →
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Nissan Quest. He was the original owner of the vehicle and there were 5 safety recalls on the vehicle. Each of the safety recalls were related to the vehicle, and he never received any safety recall notice. There was never a change of address since purchasing the vehicle. The contact would like to have all of the safety recalls repaired, and an explanation from the manufacturer stating why he never received a notice. The current mileage was 72,792.
Will start, run 5 minutes then die. The wiring to the radiator fan fuse box is burnt. Took it to Nissan dealer who replaced the burnt wires, cost $75. They said the engine wiring needed replaced. I called a dealer near home and they said it would cost $3000 to fix this. This is half of what the car is worth. We have replaced the fuel filter, fuel pump, and ignition coil.
Seat belts
This is the third time the front-passenger-side lap belt retractor (mounted at the bottom of the door post / body frame) has jammed over the last 3-4 years or so. See Nissan dealers records for exact dates: falhaber Nissan, inc. 8680 colerain ave. Cincinnati (grosbeck), oh 45251 [phone] (sales, service, body shop) it will not extend more than about 8 inches before the ratchet mechanism "catches" and prevents the belt from reaching over to the buckle by the center console. Due to the frequency of failures, I wonder if I am simply getting recirculated used parts? The man in the parts department of my dealership says these are not stocked, has not noticed any "run" on this kind of item, old ones are destroyed, and they only install new ones. Something not right. My driver's side and the middle and rear row seat retractors have never had a problem. …
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Nissan Quest. He was the original owner of the vehicle and there were 5 safety recalls on the vehicle. Each of the safety recalls were related to the vehicle, and he never received any safety recall notice. There was never a change of address since purchasing the vehicle. The contact would like to have all of the safety recalls repaired, and an explanation from the manufacturer stating why he never received a notice. The current mileage was 72,792.
1995 Nissan Quest engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 21 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Minivan.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Nissan Quest a good car?
Based on 167 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Quest rates avoid: 3.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the Quest at the same age. It is one of the Quest years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Nissan Quest?
The engine & cooling — 42 complaints, 25% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (33) and seat belts (17).
How many recalls does the 1995 Nissan Quest have?
There are 3 recalls for the 1995 Nissan Quest, the most recent from December 15, 2000 (tank assembly). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan Quest?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2017, 2015 and 2016. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2004, 2007, 2012, 1995 and 1996. See the full Nissan Quest years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Nissan Quest problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 100,000 miles; 8% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.