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2001 Nissan Quest Engine problems

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2001 Nissan Quest's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 8% of all its complaints, most recently on July 22, 2014. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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Engine complaints

Engine & coolingBody, doors & structure

The main engine support frame member to which the bottom-forward motor mount is attached rusted completely free where it attaches at the area under the radiator. This caused the entire engine to drop. The vehicle is no longer drivable. Repair requires extensive structural work. There was no indication of a problem in advance of the incident. The vehicle had been service regularly. The compromised area was not previously visible as it is concealed by a splash guard. This is an extremely unsafe condition,...

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especially when traveling at speed, due to potential for loss of control resulting from compromised steering, braking and other systems. Nissan has not issued any bulletins, recalls for inspection, or other communication regarding this issue. A brief internet search produces numerous complaints about the same problem. Many of the complaints state nissan has been unresponsive to complaints. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · StructureNHTSA 10615252
BrakesEngine & cooling

Exhaust manifold. I had to call nissan hq back both times just to get and answer that yes it is covered and no they can't fix it. I am completely over nissans faulty workmanship. I took my x in to have the 60k maint done and they had the nerve to tell me about my brakes, but didn't tell me anything about the cracked manifold. They even told me that they saw it but didn't think it was anything to be concerned about. If it wasn't from the dealer charging me for overfilling my trans fluid and not tightening a...

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trans hose fitting, I would had drove the thing until the next time to change the oil and not know anything about the crack in the manifold or ran the transmission dry. Now they are telling me that it is my fault for not keeping an eye on it. I asked the lady at hq's, if I had taken my x in with 60k miles on it and they had found the crack would it be covered under the warranty? She told me no then went on to tell me that I would have to bring it in on 59999k and it would had been. I had taken it in prior to the 60k to which the dealer did nothing or noted nothing. Then after finding the trans fluid leak I took it back in which was about 3 days later. When I took it back in it was over the 60k. Now after the dealer quoted me 4 different prices ranging from 300-1500 dollars on repairing the exact same thing (exhaust manifold). I am paying more for gas due to the low mileage from the cracked/faulty manifold. I constantly smell exhaust during traveling(stops). At times it is to the point that I must keep the windows open. *Nm

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10132522
Engine & coolingElectrical system

2001 Nissan quest se van [[redacted]]. At first start up each day or after sitting an hour or so a loud grinding engine noise is heard for several seconds. Will report this to the dealer asap. This happens on a daily basis. We have owned this vehicle for four months and it has less than 10,000 miles on it now. We bought it used with 7,000 miles already on it. *Jb *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 10112248
SuspensionEngine & coolingBody, doors & structureEquipment & accessories

Vibration felt in front end and pulling to left. Steering wheel shook and was difficult to control over 55 mph. Serviced several times at dealer. Mechanic could not reproduce the problem. Stated it could be the tires. Had tires aligned and rotated, no change. Bought new tires, still no change. Foul odor smells like sulfur. Dealer stated it is from the cheap gas purchased from military installation gas stations. Drove vehicle until almost empty then fill tank at shell station. Foul odor returned when fuel...

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was at 1\2 tank. Hard start upon ignition sounds like metal rubbing against metal. Air conditioner very loud and noisy. Dealer found to be normal. Side window latch popped open when door closed and after hitting a bump. Sliding door stuck sometimes very difficult to open. *Tt

Filed Incident Suspension · Engine and engine cooling · Latches / locks / linkages · EquipmentNHTSA 10021248

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