Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Nissan Quest

Nissan Quest owners have reported 30 problems related to gasoline fuel system (under the gasoline fuel system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan Quest based on all problems reported for the Quest.

1 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2011 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 08/23/2021

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle stalled without warning. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 12v076000 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

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2 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2011 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 02/01/2021

The contact own a 2011 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary at a traffic light and attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle began to stall. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she continued to drive the vehicle and 20 minutes later experienced the failure while driving uphill. The contact called Nissan of salem (2755 mission st se, salem, or 97302, (503) 581-3849) and abc Nissan (1300 e camelback rd, phoenix, az 85014, (602) 682-4468) and the dealers were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 12v076000 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 159,000.

3 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2007 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 05/01/2014

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that after refueling, the fuel gauge displayed that the vehicle was empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel gauge sensors failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000. Dr.

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4 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 1998 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 01/03/2014

When I am driving I am smelling gas inside my vehicle during my heater on and outside, this is the second time this happen!.

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5 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2006 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 07/31/2012

Fuel gauge not registering properly. Last few digits of odometer will disappear or not show up all the way.

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6 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2012 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 03/09/2012

My new 2012 Nissan Quest goes dead and will not start when sitting on a downhill slope in the front. It has gas but it will sputter and will not start. My driveway goes downhill and I cannot even park in driveway I have to park on the side of the road. When this first happened I put van in neutral to possibly get it level and without notice the brakes would not work when in neutral and my brand new van ran thru the garage door!!!!! when you pay all that money for a Nissan that you consider reliable really bothers me!!! taking it to the dealer today we will see what comes of it.

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7 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2011 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 02/13/2012

Engine stalls and sometimes will not restart unless the vehicle is rolled to a different location. The display reads there is 50+ miles of gas left. It has done this once while sitting in traffic almost causing an accident.

8 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2011 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 01/22/2012

I was approaching a red light, applying brakes, so car was going about 2mph when it suddenly began shaking and rumbling. I was on a small down hill incline. The engine just cut off and the car did not allow me to press on the brakes any longer. The car continued rolling through the red light/ intersection when I applied the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. Put car in park and attempted restarting 4 times, but it would not allow me to press my foot on the brake in order to start the car. After 4 attempts, I was able to get the car to start. Fuel indicator told me I had 33 miles to empty. I drove another 10 miles and filled the gas.

9 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2011 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 12/04/2011

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the fuel light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 4,000.

10 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2011 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 12/01/2011

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph downhill, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they advised the contact that the fuel gaskets, chamber, pumps and sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the fuel gaskets, chamber, pumps and the sensor but to no avail. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they then advised the contact that they had not come up with a remedy for the failure yet and that the contact should not allow the fuel to go under one fourth full. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 5,800. Kmj.

11 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2004 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 11/16/2011

The gas gauge is displaying inaccurate info. Even if I fill it to the top, it still displays either empty or half full. This is a safety issue.

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12 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 1996 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 12/01/2010

The contact owns a 1996 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that the fumes from the gasoline system were entering the vehicle and becoming overwhelming. The dealer was contacted who advised the contact that the vehicle was under recall and that it would take two weeks to obtain the parts needed for repairs. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

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13 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2004 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 11/17/2010

Fuel level gauge does not read accurately. Check engine light on. Car will not pass the state of CT dmv emission program.

14 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 1996 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 12/01/2009

My 1996 Nissan Quest has fuel vent problems particularly after refuel. I smell fuel inside the car and I am concerned about the risk of fire and/or explosion. This problem appears to be identical to the problem described in NHTSA recall number 00v419001. However, Nissan company is saying that my Nissan's VIN is not included in the recall.

15 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 1996 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 05/18/2008

The contact owns a 1996 Nissan Quest. While driving to a stop. The contact noticed a puff of smoke near the front end of her vehicle. She stopped and exited the vehicle to look under the hood and noticed flames. She immediately slammed the hood down and removed her children from the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire and stated that a fuel leak was the cause of the failure. There were no warning indicators prior to the fire. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 09/10/08. Updated 09/12/08.

16 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2007 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 10/01/2007

The stated mpg for my 2007 Nissan Quest on the window sticker shows 18 - 24 miles per gallon yet after 10 months the van only gets 17. 6 miles per gallon and that is during mostly highway driving. When Questioning this a dealership after waiting a few months to see if any improvement we where advised by the salesmen what did we expect for a v6 lsrge vehicle. I do not understand how they can be allowed to show higher mpg on a window sticker then what the vehicle actual gets.

17 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2006 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 10/09/2005

2006 Nissan Quest se van once a day during long drive (10 miles to 80miles) driving on highways makes rotten egg smell. During my last visit to oniel Nissan located in warminster, PA in 1st week of February 2006 I mentioned to service department. Their answer was no problem detected. Last week of February 2006 I drop my van to same dealership for safety recall repair for rear of the second row seat again I mentioned about rotten egg samell inside van. I received same answer that, "no problem was detected". My wife is driving this van since I purchased on October 1, 2005 and she complain about smell on day first. Currently my van has @3200 miles and first oil change has performed by same dealer in 1st week of February. I hope dealer of Nissan CO. Fix this problem as soon as possible. March 2, 2006.

18 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2000 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 08/01/2005

Once my car's warranty was expired I began having problems with the "engine" so I thought. The check engine light came on and the car began running rough. I took it in and was told there was a knock sensor malfunction and a misfire in the #6 cylinder. I took it into the Nissan dealership because the car completely died. I authorized the spark plugs to be replaced and the battery cable if it was necessary but was told the spark plugs are good for 100,000 miles and the battery cable was fine even though the original one split in two killing my car. I was told the knock sensor needed to be reset and my battery was dead. I am still having the rough idle so I took it in again and was told the knock sensor again had a malfunction code and the computer is telling the O2 sensors to run leaner and the O2 sensors are telling my computer to run lean. Well now there is a nasty sulfur odor which in the past has meant the catalytic converter. No one knows what the heck is wrong but it still (a year later) runs rough with the occasional feeling it wants to die. I need help, I believe the catalytic and the O2 sensors are going bad.

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19 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2004 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 05/15/2004

While applying the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate. Within seconds of parking the vehicle a fire occurred. The vehicle displayed a dangerously slow acceleration as if the transmission was in the wrong gear when trying to accelerate the vehicle. There was also poor fuel economy (11. 6 to 12. 1 mpg instead of the normal 19-26 mpg). Also, within the first few weeks of ownership, the power sliding door on the right side opened independently on two occasions and failed to open or close on several occasions, there were problems with the control buttons, the radio text display on the dash read malfunction multiple times and sometimes it occured when the engine was started. There was a problem with the catalytic converter.

20 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2000 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 11/15/2003

After engine is running for over 500 miles,(ie road trip)the van starts to buck and buck, engines hesitakes,no power is this a engine vapor lock problem. Dealer could find no problem with engine test machine.

21 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 1997 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 08/15/2003

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.

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22 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 1997 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 05/10/2003

I just wanted to state that I have identified with most of the failure problems that are listed on the complaint page. The right rear seat belt has failed, it will not pullout or retract, and no one cause this problem, it is a malfunction of the saet belt. There is a significant fuel odor in the van from time to time, no particular time noted. The sliding door does not lock and unlock properly, and it will lock by itself and stick, also it will not stay in the open position consistantly. My brake pads are going out, it may just be normal wear and tear, but they seemed to go out all of a sudden. In general it makes all kinds of whistling, grinding and bumping noises when driving.

23 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2001 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 03/15/2003

Involved in a low impact auto accident (probably less than 40 mph because air bags weren't even deployed, no injuries whatsoever sustained by myself and other driver, miniscule damage to other vehicle) in 11/01. Immediately car was on fire which resulted in total loss of vehicle. Alleging that the Nissan Quest is inherently unsafe due to poor frontal design of vehicle (see results of insurance institute for highway safety crash test results) - this is result of minivan catching fire so easily and rapidly. Attempts to resolve matter with Nissan ignored (asked for replacement of items lost in car/amt not covered by gap insurance, approx. $5000 total). Now will seek recovery of funds via lawsuit.

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24 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 1997 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 09/21/2001

When vehicle is cold it has a very strong odor of gasoline in inside and outside compartments. Dealer contacted.

25 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 1996 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 09/19/2001

Strong gas ordor inside vehicle while drive. It got so bad it actually caused headache. I have no sense of smell was unable identify this problem sooner till headached starting to occured. Then other people told me that there are strong gas ordor inside vehicle. I googled it and realized lots of people who owned 1996 Nissan Quest has the same problem. I called Nissan dealer and was told VIN # was not part of recall #00v419001 (fuel system gasoline).

26 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 1996 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 09/19/2001

Strong gas ordor inside vehicle while drive. It got so bad it actually caused headache. Nissan dealer was unable to identify the problem.

27 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2001 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 05/31/2001

While driving and without warning there is a strong odor of fumes coming from outside of vehicle. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. However, seem not to know where the problem is occurring. Added fuel treatment and fumes are still the same. The consumer states that the fuel odor from the vehicle has caused him a serious health problem.

28 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 1996 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

When traveling there is gasoline smell inside of vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem. Consumer states there is also a gasoline smell when vehicle is parked.

29 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 1996 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 12/15/1999

I have had many problems with this ouest. I have replaced the heater control,both side exhaust manifolds,replace acc c/v boot,replace antenna motor,replace air bag control unit,replace back windshield wiper motor,replace both front lower ball joints and the vent hose. This are just the major things. I have spend around 7000. 00 on this Quest for repairs and up keep. I brought it new in may of 1996. Never again.

30 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 1996 Nissan Quest

While traveling with window open consumer noticed raw gas odor inside vehicle. Dealer has been contacted. . Et.


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