Exhaust manifold bolts broken nissan replaced bolts 1800.00 20,000 Miles later same problem nissan says not responsible because it had been longer than 20,000 miles as far as I can tell nissan did not use the new improved manifold bolts for this repair.*Ak
Engine & cooling
1993 Nissan Quest Engine problems
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 1993 Nissan Quest's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 27% of all its complaints, most recently on June 10, 2004. They describe 1 crash, 2 fires and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 32
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
As has happened to close to 100% of quest/mercury villager owners, I have cracked manifolds, missing manifold studs, and several broken manifold studs. This results in poor starts, exhaust leaks, and a noticeable "clacking" (exhaust leak) upon acceleration. My vehicle has 118k miles. I understand the labor for a complete fix can run over $1000, while parts run under $100. I have contacted 1-800-nissan1 with this issue and the operator was aware of this very common, serious problem and affirmed that I would be contacted with any possible compensation.
Intermittently there is a gas smell in the passenger cabin. The smell commonly occurs when the fuel tank is close to empty. *Ak
Consumer states the exhaust manifold studs have broken four times in as many years, causing exhaust leaks.
Exhaust manifold bolt failures, missing and broken off without any warning and the intermittent engagement of the windshield wipers when the turn signals are applied. The washers for the windshield works occasionally and the wipers themselves function erratically.*Ak
While entering into a parking lot there was a loud noise, crankshaft fell off. Mechanic stated there was no diagnostic after looking at vehicle. Also, engine has to be replaced. Manufacturer has been notified and responded that vehicle was no longer under warranty.*Ak engine replaced at owners expense. Consumer feels dealer should take reponsibility for claim. *Tt
Consumer complains of the manifold developing a leak on both sides. *Jg
I am experiencing a very common problem with my nissan vehciles. I have located the same problem throughout your complaints database for many nissan models and various years. I need your help in resolving this problem with the dealer. They should issue a recall or pay for all repairs. Please refer to the numerous complaints on your web site such as the following for the '94 nissan quest:odi #s- 718520, 710278, 835965, 781102, 781100, 720610, 533368, 781099, 715129, 720103, 722946, 850195.....I can find alot more odi numbers for the same problem for the '1993-'1995 quests, pathfinders, maximas, etc. Nissan is hiding a major problem.* No safety defect mentioned in summary. *Ak
The exhaust manifold snapped off at least one of the bolts holding the cover on. John at magic muffler in thousand oaks (805-496-2436) pointed out the problem to us and said it was very common in the nissan quests. My brother also had the same problem with his quest on more then one occasion. The exhaust manifold supposedly warps and snaps the bolts holding it on. Nissan said that there is no recall for this problem? If it is a common problem or flaw in design, why is there not a recall? I was informed from several different repair shops that this would cost me $320 to $1600 depending on how many of the bolts are broken off into the housing.*Ak
Exhaust maniflod bolts sheered off. Consumer did not know of this until failing inspection. Nissan has been contacted.*Ak
Engine check light keeps coming on. Sometimes would go out infrequently. Took to mechanic, and was informed needed to put on diagnostic machine. Sliding door lock fails to open from the outside. Need to be inside to unlock it.*Ak 8slc
Consumer had vehicle at dealer to get recall repairs done for a fuel vent hose, but it was other vent hose that had the problem. Dealer changed hose, but at owner's cost.*Ak 00v419001 was recall number, consumer states failed part was spreading strong gas fumes. *Slc
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 nhtsa 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. *Ak
Ongoing problem with engine stalling while traveling vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem cannot be duplicated or corrected. This problem has caused an accident. *Ak fuel pump was replaced and dealer stated an exhaust leak causing carbon build up in o2 sensors were causing stalling, however after repairs vehicle still stalls. Consumer can smell a gas odor outside vehicle. Transmission leaks, dealer found pan had a hole, dealer replaced pan and gasket. *Slc
I've had problems with the exhaust manifolds on this car starting on 06/29/95 with 30,887 miles r - exhaust manifold repair/studs/gaskets. 07/10/96 With 46,846 miles replaced exhaust manifold studs/gaskets. 07/17/96 With 47,664 miles replaced front exhaust manifold. 10/01/97 With 68,883 miles brought to dealer with exhaust noise and was told that they could not find the problem at this time. I was concerned that the van/repairs were getting out of warranty and the service advisor told me if it got worse it...
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would be close enough to cover under goodwill given the history of the van. He also told me that 6cyl nissan engines have this problem. 05/06/00 With 76,670 miles again brought to dealer to advise on exhaust noise. Again they said they could not find the problem and to bring it back if it gets worse. Each time I brought the car in for exhaust repairs I was told that nissan has an inherent problem with exhaust studs breaking and then when they replace them with hardened studs, the manifolds end up cracking. This to me is an admission of a defective exhaust system yet I have never received any recall and every time after they fix it, it breaks over and over again. 04/06/00 With 102,944 miles brought again to dealer with very loud exhaust noise. Replaced rear manifold studs/gaskets. Still making noise so they replaced the front manifold studs/gaskets. Still making noise so they replaced front header pipe they say was cracked which I believe was caused from driving so long with broken studs. Cost this time was over $1,300.00. When I contacted nissan consumer affairs they made it sound like they were going to cover it given the history of the car and the cost was between $500 - $600. But once the cost went up to $1,300 they refused to cover the difference. 09/06/00 With 109,800 mile brought to dealer again with loud exhaust noise. Now they say it needs a new manifold for another $280. There are tsb's for this problem. *Ak
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NO SUMMARY
The exhaust manifold attaches to the engine block in two locations. The bolts vibrate loose and fall out or shear off. Some of the gasket falls out. I am told by an indepentant repair facility, that this is a typical problem with nissan quest and mercury villager mini-vans. There is a problem with exhaust fumes coming into the passenger compartment.
NO SUMMARY
Exhaust manifold studs failed/broke resulting in leakage during failure, manifold gaskets are asbestos fibers which leaking into compartment during failure.
Exaust manifold studs broken (advised by mecanic common problem)
Vehicle exhaust manifold studs failed/broke. Dealer is aware of service bulletin spelling out problem. Exhaust manifolds leak during failure, manifold gaskets are asbestos fibers which leak into living compartment of vehicle during failure. Service bulletin only mentions bolt failure which dealer refuses to cover after warranty. Due to potential danger I believe that recall should be put into effect for all nissan products with this failure and asbestos warning be placed on bulletin as well. Asbestos warning only placed on replacement gasket. *Ak
ENGINE SMOKES.
Exhaust fumes are noticeable in the occupant compartment, especially when idling, moving at low speeds or while backing up.
Nissan Quest engine complaints by year
Quest engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data