Complaints
164
Crashes
8
Fires
9
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1993 Nissan Quest Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#116 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Avg mileage:39,000 mi
#29 complaints
Structure:Body:Door
#38 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 Nissan Quest.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 16 | — | — | 39,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 8 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 8 | — | 1 | 200,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 6 | 1 | — | 118,000 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 148,333 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 6 | — | 2 | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,000
Structure:Body:Door
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
200,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,000
Seat Belt Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
148,333
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1993 Nissan Quest — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1993 Nissan Quest reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1993 Nissan Quest has 164 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe with 16 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1993 Nissan Quest?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe (16 complaints, avg 39,000 mi); Structure:Body:Door (9 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (8 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1993 Nissan Quest?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 106,167 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1993 Nissan Quest?
NHTSA complaints for the 1993 Nissan Quest include 8 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1993 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1993 Nissan Quest as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1993 Nissan Quest?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Quest reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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