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1994 Nissan Quest GXE

The 1994 Nissan Quest GXE is a 151-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,419 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 151 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 174 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The Quest measures 189.9 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeMinivan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$23,419 ($51,357 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.0L V6 SOHC 12-Valve (VG30E)
Displacement3 L
Horsepower151 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque174 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Transmission
Transmission4-Speed Automatic
1st Gear2.79
2nd Gear1.55
3rd Gear1
4th Gear0.69
Reverse2.27
Final Drive3.86
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway21 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Tank Capacity20 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut
Rear SuspensionRigid beam axle
Turning Diameter39.9 ft
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc
Rear Brake DiscDrum, 9.8 in.
Tires & Wheels
Tires FrontP205/75R15
Tires RearP205/75R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length189.9 in
Width73.7 in
Height65.6 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Ground Clearance5.3 in
Cargo Volume115 ft³
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1994 Nissan Quest

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Nissan QUEST. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Dec 15, 2000 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

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.

NHTSA campaign 00V419001

Aug 17, 1998 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

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.

NHTSA campaign 96V253004

170 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Nissan QUEST

Owner Complaints

170 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Nissan QUEST (8 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling55
Fuel System23
Gasoline23
Structure19
Hydraulic16
Service Brakes16
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Feb 11, 2017 · Engine
“I'M BRAZILIAN AND I NEED HELP, HERE IN BRAZIL THERE'S NO ONE WHO CAN HELP ME...... CAR WITH A BACKSPRING WITHOUT STRENGTH AND SKIDDING WITHOUT LEAVING THE PLACE, WHEN SHE DOES NOT STEP ON THE…”
Jul 7, 2016 · Seat Belts
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS STOPPED WORKING. THE SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE SEAT BELT WAS…”
Apr 26, 2015 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE INSIDE VAN...I CONTACTED PREVIOUS OWNER,HE HAD SAME ISSUE,TOLD ME HE HAD IT CHECKED OUT AT A GARAGE,THEY SAID NO LEAKS IN FUEL SYSTEM,& TOLD HIM THE WIND BLOWS THE SMELL INTO…”
Apr 1, 2013 · Exterior Lighting
“BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS FAIL TO COME ON AND DASH LIGHTS HAVE ALSO FAILED,DEALER STATES VEHICLE NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 96V253004 . SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINS ABOUT THIS FROM DIFFERENT MANUFACTURING…”
Sep 12, 2011 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 80 MPH WHEN THE HOOD LATCH FAILED FLEW OPEN, FRACTURING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT HAD TO TIE DOWN THE HOOD TO KEEP IT FROM…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1994 NISSAN QUEST. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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