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1994 Nissan Quest

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1994 Quest.

Body VANTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1994 Nissan Quest is a van featuring a 4-speed automatic transmission and an EPA fuel economy rating of 16/21/18 mpg, with an engine requiring 4 quarts of 5W-30 API oil. Positioned within a model history spanning 1991 to 2017, this specific year recorded 182 owner complaints and two recalls. These reliability concerns are primarily concentrated in the engine and engine cooling systems.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/21/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 1520855Y0A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520855Y0A
Engine air filter165460B0S0VW
Fuel filter164000B001
Spark plug2240153J05 alt 2240153J06
Front wiper blades288906B700
Serpentine belt1172097E20 alt 1192085E01TM
Thermostat21200V720A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.8 in
Overall width73.6 in
Overall height67.7 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight3986 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 21 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Quest of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

11.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 11.40 sec — 1995 GXE
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1995GXE 3.0L V611.40 sec18.30 sec151 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 miEngine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEmission Control System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 105,000 miTiming Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The Nissan Quest experienced a sharp escalation in federal reports starting in 1993, transitioning from very low volumes in 1991 and 1992 to a peak of 182 complaints in 1994. While 1994 saw more complaints than 1993 (143), it had fewer recalls (2 versus 5) and a slight increase in Technical Service Bulletins to 50. Top complaint areas for the 1994 model include Engine & Engine Cooling (50), Structure (19), Gasoline Fuel Systems (17), and Hydraulic Service Brakes (16). This year sits at the apex of a complaint trend that remains nearly as high in 1995 before gradually tapering off in later years. The record also lists 9 crash complaints and 2 fire complaints for 1994, although the data does not specify the root causes. Because 1994 represents the peak of complaints for this early era of the vehicle, it is not a good year to buy.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
50
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
182
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 2 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 182 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling50
Structure19
Fuel System, Gasoline17
Service Brakes, Hydraulic16
Exterior Lighting11
Air Bags9
Visibility9
Latches/Locks/Linkages7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

00V419001Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank AssemblyReported 15/12/2000

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… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.

96V253004Exterior Lighting:Tail LightsReported 17/08/1998

THE REAR LAMP SOCKET MAY NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL CAN IN THE LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED REAR LAMP SOCKET AND WIRING ASSEMBLIES.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 50 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB08-097L2023-09-21SteeringDIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been…
NTB23-0492023-06-16Electrical System12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service…
NTB23-0532023-06-16Electrical SystemSILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION…
NTB13-107F2023-04-27Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB16-003C2023-04-17Electrical SystemINTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1994 Quest take?

4 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1994 Quest have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Quest get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.