This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 1995 Nissan Quest. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The failed crankshaft damaged the motor. The 23 mm crankshaft was replaced with a 25 mm crankshaft. The motor was replaced at a cost of $3,400. The current mileage is 200,014 and failure mileage was 161,000. The consumer stated have a small claim hearing to attend in September and hope that the manufacturer to see should be responsible for repairs. The consumer provided numbers emails from the website pertaining to defect and court documents pertaining to this case. The consumer stated is just asking for half of the repairs for the vehicle, however the manufacturer will only pay $1,000 due to the fact of the mileage on the vehicle. Updated 08/07/07
The contact stated the nose of the crank shaft broke off the engine with out warning. This occurred while driving. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by pressing the brakes and putting vehicle in park. Because this happened less than a block from home the vehicle was pushed home. Upon inspection of the vehicle the contact's father discovered the crank shaft nose broke. No parts have been replaced or repaired at this time.
Driving on interstate highway for approximately 2 hours at 70 mph, without warning, engine quit entirely. Had to weave in traffic to avoid other vehicles and coast to the median. After resting 15 minutes, engine would restart. Traveled and additional 1-1/2 hours and same thing happened. After restart, traveled for an additional hour without incident. Took vehicle to mechanic the next day and could not find a problem. This is a dangerous situation to have the vehicle quit at high speeds on the highway. From reviewing other complaints on you web site, it is apparent that this is a common occurrence and the manufacturer needs to address this danger to the owners.
Will start, run 5 minutes then die. The wiring to the radiator fan fuse box is burnt. Took it to Nissan dealer who replaced the burnt wires, cost $75. They said the engine wiring needed replaced. I called a dealer near home and they said it would cost $3000 to fix this. This is half of what the car is worth. We have replaced the fuel filter, fuel pump, and ignition coil.
While driving engine check light appeared on the dashboard and remained on until vehicle was turned off. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced a sensor. Two days later engine check light reappeared.
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- Jacksonville, FL, USA