1995 Nissan Quest
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 42 of 167 complaints (25%) mention it.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | vs. 1995 Special Purpose Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,450 | 3,450 | 3,450 | |
| Combined MPG | 18 | 18 | 18 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 16 / 21 | 16 / 21 | 15 / 22 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 494 | 494 | 494 | |
| Complaints filed | 167 | 134 | 89 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 9 | 4 | 10 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 3 | 6 | 4 | |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 4 | 5 | |
| Deaths reported | 4 | 0 | 2 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 1995 Nissan Quest have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 1995 Nissan Quest?
Engine: 42 of 167 NHTSA complaints (25%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 1995 Nissan Quest get?
EPA rates it 18 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 Nissan Quest?
EPA estimates $3,450 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (1)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles | 16 mpg | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 494 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 42 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 25 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · Campaign 00V419001 · Dec 18, 2000
Defect: 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) THERE IS SUBSEQUENTLY SIGNIFICANT HEATING OF THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL IN THE TANK CAN EXPAND INTO THE VENT HOSE AND LEAK FUEL.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS · Campaign 96V253004 · Aug 31, 1998
Defect: THE REAR LAMP SOCKET MAY NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL CAN IN THE LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN MALFUNCTION OF THE STOP OR REAR RUNNING LAMPS. CENTER HIGH MOUNT STOP LAMP FUNCTION IS UNAFFECTED. REAR LAMP MALFUNCTION CAN RESULT IN FOLLOWING DRIVERS NOT BEING ALERTED TO THE SUBJECT VEHICLE'S PRESENCE OR INTENDED ACTIONS, PARTICULARLY IN THE CASE IN WHICH BOTH LAMPS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED REAR LAMP SOCKET AND WIRING ASSEMBLIES.
SEATS · Campaign 96V089002 · Jun 4, 1996
Defect: 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.
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE LATCH ON THE LEFT SIDE FROM FULLY ENGAGING THE SEAT RAIL. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PULLER ASSEMBLY IN THE THIRD ROW SLIDING BENCH SEAT LATCH ASSEMBLY.