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1997 Nissan Quest Engine problems

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1997 Nissan Quest's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 9% of all its complaints, most recently on May 31, 2005. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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Engine complaints

Engine & cooling

Bought a 97 nissan pathfinder in sept. 03...Shortly after purchasing the vehicle the service engine light came on. The engine light has since had a mind of its own, turning on and off depending on the climate outside the vehicle. I recently learned that it is the evap vent control valve and o ring which need to be replaced. I had taken the car into 3 dealerships on the east coast where I was told numerous other issues were causing the light. I have put $4500 worth of work into the vehicle only to find out that it...

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was a $122 part that supposedly needs to be replaced. I have spoken to other nissan owners (many with other nissan vehicles-not pathfinders) and they too have had this same experience with their vehicle. The parts are not available through anybody except the nissan dealerships which means there is no way to get a competative price. In order to get the light to shut off once my mechanic has replaced the parts I will then be forced to take the vehicle back to the dealership to pay them to shut it off. I was informed by the mechanic at the dealership that this problem would not effect the drivability of the vehicle that it was an emissions situation. Ultimately, the vehicle will not pass emissions inspections nor will it get decent gas mileage until this part is replaced.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10123679
BrakesEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemBody, doors & structureWheels & tiresEquipment & accessories

Manufacturer refused to investigate why the consumer's vehicle stalled. *Ph the vehicle would stall without cause. The mechanics could not find the problem. The consumer request to be reimbursed for the repair costs, economic losses, and loss of transportation. Other problem are as followed: the engine would come on along with the vehicle dying out, output shaft leak, brake leakage, a/c did not blow cold, power antenna made noises when in use, the sunroof leaked water, right rear wheel leaked fluid, and...

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there was leak coming form the left axle area. The service dealer found the positioning cable was not making connection and the fuse links did not make a connection, the a/c remained blowing cold after 2 hoses had been replaced. The a/c compressor was coming apart internally causing metal to release throughout the system. *Sc

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Electrical system · Structure · Wheels · EquipmentNHTSA 10065301
SteeringSuspensionEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainVisibility & wipers

I purchased a 1997 nissan quest from bell honda august 30,2003 at 9:30 pm. By 1:30 pm the next day (16 hours later) the check engine light was on and the back suspension sounded like it was 100 years old. The windshield washers did not function properly and it was monsoon season. The switch for power windows was not working, I had a brake light out, no sun visor, and no dash lights to illuminate my gauge cluster at night. All within 16 hours and 15.5 Of those hours it was sitting in my driveway not even being used....

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I drove it 5 minutes down the road when I bought it and then 8 minutes to the church the following morning, and then 15 minutes back to the dealership to report the problems. I asked for my trade in back and they refused. They placed my quest in the shop and left it there for 10 days. Of which 2 of those days they did not even give me a loaner car knowing that the quest was my only vehicle for me and my husband to go to and from work and take my daughter to school everyday 20 miles away. They contacted me and let me know the car was ready and had no problems and within 5 seconds of turning on the car and driving just a few feet I knew the car had not been fixed it was malfunctioning the same way. I asked them to refix and they told me they could not duplicate the problem. I then demanded to see the owner and asked yet again for my trade in back this was now the third time asking for it or my money. I met the owner some days later. He told me I could keep the quest or he would put me in a new car. He never gave me a choice just threw another vehicle at me and even charged me more money to do it. I hate the new vehicle and will not drive it not to mention I am fearful of my safety as I do not trust this dealership nor their vehicles anymore. I just want my old car back or my money and never see this dealership again. I hope you post this loud and clear.

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Visibility · Unknown or otherNHTSA 10070856
Engine & coolingFuel system

Purchased used 56k w/in 30days engine light air conditioner workedat first, then sometimes not air conditioner never cooled the car like others we use. When driving more than 60 miles or so. I have had the car stop/stalled. All panel lights come on/eng light. I was stalled twice on the fastrak,91/55. And twice on a long trip on 5/101 frwy. I am scared to drive this car it is unpredictable. Please advise

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Unknown or otherNHTSA 10069355
Engine & cooling

While driving at any speed, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The dealership serviced the vehicle, but the cause of stalling was undetermined. *Ak *jb *nm

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10044802
Engine & cooling

Vehicle sputtered at any speed, dealer noticed a bolt that holds engine manifold had broken. Please add further comments. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 893638
Engine & cooling

Engine experiences loss of power, then surges back. Slips in and out, rpms fall up to 1000 with each slip. Problem is intermittent and occurs at all speeds. Dealer finds nothing. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 732794
Engine & coolingElectrical system

Dealership service department personnel refused replacement of diagnostic computer despite existing service bulletin on false errors by diagnostic system; refused service on "buzzing" from exhaust system despite existing service bulletin on problem; refused addressing battery corrossion despite recall having been issued on like problem for batteries installed on same model year quests built on different covered months.( Dot number: tire size: 205/75/r15 )

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 707812
Engine & cooling

When stopping at a light the vehicle cuts off when going through an intersection. Dealer has seen vehicle 8 times and can't find problem. *Ak

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 825385

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