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Did these guys drive the vehicle and hear the noise I hope?
guitarzan
Community Leader/Vans Conference
I bought a Nissan Quest SE about 20 days back and
it has the arm rests limping or in a bent down position. Any suggestions what to do.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
But it does sound to me like you may have an alignment problem. If your tires are cupped and the last two sets of tires only lasted 20,000 or so, there is something wrong (unless they were super-soft, sticky performance tires. Do you autocross your Quest?) At 20,000 miles the tires on ours show little wear. If I were you I'd take the van to a shop specializing in alignment and have it checked immediately after getting new tires.
It's good to hear from someone that has had few problems with their Quest. Usually only hear the bad stories here... though the exhaust manifold repair can be expensive. Was yours covered under warranty?
Dave
As far as the exhaust manifold repairs, the front one went at 78,000 miles and the back one at 84,000 miles, so both repairs were out of warranty. The front repair cost $450.00 and the back was $600.00. I went to many shops for quotes on these repairs (dealers both Nissan and Mercury, Midas, etc.) The prices quoted ranged from about $400 to over $1000. Different Nissan dealers also quoted completely different prices. We ended up at our local Nissan dealer for the repairs. They have been servicing our Quest for the past 5 years.
Despite these few problems we still love our Quest and have no reason to trade it in on a new van.
guitarzan
Community Leader/Vans Conference
including towing package, power everything and leather in mint condition with the exception of a few side door dings. The mileage is 63,000 and the owner wants $10,000. This van has a documented service history. The previous owner is willing to include replacement of the timing belt and water pump which the manufacturer recommends
replacement at 60,000 miles.
What's a fair price for this used car ?
guitarzan
Community Leader/Vans Conference
Next time I change the oil I will check the pads.
Dave
I have noticed a few posts regarding exhaust manifold bolts cracking. Since the '99 quest is using the 3.3L pathfinder engine will this continue to be a problem? I have checked the Pathfinder posts but did find anything.
I also read that the pathfinder will recieve the maxima engine in 2001. Will this engine be placed in the quest as well?
I test drove a '99 quest yesterday. I noticed that the acceleration was brisk up to 45-50mph but then backs off. How is the acceleration at freeway speeds? Unfortunately I did not get to freeway test the vehicle.
I am deciding between a quest and sienna. Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks
Brakes- So far, no problems here. 5k+ miles. Not a squeak or creak. I'll keep my ears open.
Highway speeds- I haven't noticed any lack of power at higher speeds, at least for my needs. Cruises at 95 mph as though it were only going 55 mph. Real smooth. ;-)
If you have any doubts, you should go back and test drive it on the highway. Either way, Sienna or Quest, you can't go wrong. Good luck with your decision.
Pocahontas
Community Leader/Coupes, Convertibles, and Sports Cars
experience.
The wiper switch was replaced by our dealer nearly
three months ago, and we haven't seen the problem
since. Our dealer said he had seen the problem in
a few other 99 Quests, and knew exactly what part to replace. It must've been a part on hand,
since the vehicle was in one evening and back out the next. FYI, part was called "front wiper/washer switch" on our repair ticket.
Hope your dealer is as good as ours has been.
I recently bought a used 1994 Quest GXE with 90,000 miles on it. I seems to eat up a lot more gas than I think it should. I am only getting 16 miles per gallon highway and about 14 on the city. I already had it tuned up and it is now actually better than before.
Is there anything else I can do to it to improve the gas mileage?
Thanks,
LC
guitarzan
Community Leader/Vans Conference
guitarzan
Community Leader/Vans Conference
Yes, indeed we purchased it new, and did every recommended and required service at the dealer.
Oh, and did I say that we also replaced the center console fan switch 3 times and yesterday I was driving it and the winshield wiper fluid squirter is broke now.
- Bob
1.Mileage is low (as others complained already)
On highway it is about 18-19m/g.
2. Sometimes I hear strange sounds from the brakes. Is this due to ABS?
Any ideas?
Wouldn't you think they could make a simple fix, like re-designing the brake pad clips to hold the pads in place?
Yes, rotors should not have to be turned so soon. If they fail at an early age, is Ford going to pick up the tab? I'm thinking around 16k miles, will this happen again? Did they give you any feedback on how they'd take care of you?
guitarzan
Community Leader/Vans Conference
I ask this question bcos the other day I had to take my 1996 Nissan Maxima to the Nissan dealership for a recall to fix the oxygen sensor. As I waited for my car to be fixed, a sales guy approached to try and sell me a Quest. He had a lot of good things to sayabout the car. I listened patiently but decided I'd like to get more info from other sources before coming back to talk to him. Now, I have no plan to even think of a Quest.... Jeez... it is a bad vehicle period..
On a different note, on a recent trip to Japan, I learnt that Nissan has merged with Renault ! Does anyone know this ? A merger story b/w Nissan and another car manufacturer has not been announced in the US. Being in Japan was an eye-opener to the cars even *most* Japanese favor to buy... certainly NOT NISSAN, more often than not, it is either a Toyota (more) or Honda...
Buyers beware
If you don't want problems, don't buy a vehicle, period. There isn't a single make/model in this forum that does not have their list of problems... even the Hondas and Toyotas.
As for your Nissan Maxima, Consumer Reports rates it as the best in reliability, above both the Accord and Camry. (Much to my own surprise.) So don't let a little problem with an oxygen sensor get you down.
"one a different note": Nissan merged with Renault about one year ago. Since then, Nissan stock has risen over 100%. Wish I had invested before the merger.
Talk to everyone later. ;-)
Se Quest owner
Pocahontas
Community Leader/Coupes, Convertibles, and Sports Cars
Has anybody hear about it?
Any comments would be appreciated.
Thanks
Larry
A long term test to see how the pads and rotors wear will be your best bet.
I yield to those who have more info on this particular problem.
guitarzan
Community Leader/Vans Conference
broken manifold bolts might be the combination
aluminum/iron motor. Different expansion for
the 2 different metals. The all aluminum motor
in the Maxima probabaly doesn't have this problem.
I think the problem Nissan had was the studs were underdesigned and too weak and broke easily. They are now replaced with a redesigned, stronger stud.
Dave
our 10 month old 99 Quest battery died twice within the last month. Visit to our dealer did not give us anything, they said they checked the battery and its charged and is OK. Immediately after that I went to the store and bought battery tester, it showed only 65% charge the next morning (at the same time, showed 100% charge on my 5.5 year old battery in Corolla, so tester is working fine). I believe it is not OK for a new battery, or it just drains somewhere in electric circuits.
Anybody had any experiences with that and was it addressed by a dealer. I do not know when the van will not start next time and this is rather unpleasant. I have TV/VCR connected to power seats and am thinking if it can drain battery that much.
old and has 1600 miles. I have an appointment
tomorrow at the Nissan Dealer, I will let everyone
know what they have to say.
If not, any of the devices on the vehicle could be draining current if there is a short somewhere. Electrical problems like this are very hard to diagnose, so hopefully the answer is something simple like you suggested.
guitarzan
Community Leader/Vans Conference
So guitarzan is right, disconnect it and see what happens. If your battery stays charged up that's the problem. If not, take it in to the dealer because there's definitely a problem.
Good luck. Let us know what happens.
Dave
My tv/vcr is also connected directly to the van's power source; at 6k miles I've had no problems with my battery. However, my Audiovox cannot be turned on if the keys are not in the ignition.
Did you once mention, that you could turn your audiovox on on even when the van's is not running, and keys are not in the ignition? If so, then you may be correct about it draining the battery. Just a thought.
Any other 99 quest owner want to comment on how their vcr/tv is hooked up...?
Pocahontas
Community Leader/Coupes, Convertibles, and Sports Cars
How do I disconnect TV/VCR in this case to check it, it looks hardwired to power cord under the floor mat.
Also, if I find this is the culprit - what would be my options - any advice is appreciated
It may be that you'll have to go back to your local audiovox dealer to have the problem checked out. You have a 36m/36k warranty for the Audiovox that should cover this kind of service at no charge.
Btw, mine is not hooked up through the power seat. It's directly hooked to another source in the dash. The wiring is underneath the carpet, so nothing is seen. The light on mine does not stay on all the time. Keep us posted.
Good luck.
Pocahontas
Community Leader/Coupes, Convertibles, and Sports Cars Conference
My unit was installed with a power switch on the front right of the driver's seat base about 3 inches off the floor. I can reach done and flip it on (and off for those moments when you've had enough childrens' videos...)
Both the TV and VCR are "instant on". They can draw a significant amount of power even when they're "off". Your installer didn't do a good job. It should be switched, or wired to require the key in the ignition to power up.
Mitch
The Quest is a lot of minivan for the money --for those who do not want or need a bigger box. Just my opinion.
On the dash, where the plastic around the instrument cluster meets the next piece to the right, there's a piece of tape or something that is starting to stick out. The piece itself seems to be shrinking away - it also goes over the instrument cluster, and it appears to be shrinking a bit away from the top of the dash.
The rear seat's right pull tab from the rear to move the seat back doesn't pull the mechanism far enough to allow you to move the seat back. The left latch doesn't have this problem.
I also have a vibration in the front when driving, noticeable in the steering wheel. Happens whether I'm braking or not.
Finally, I have the intermittent wiper swipe problem.
My wife is the primary driver, so I'll have to give her the car and take the 1967 Datsun (Nissan) in to work while we get the car into the shop. I may do it next week.
Have any of you had these problems (other than the wiper swipe and front-end vibration)?
A common cause of the shaking is out of balance tires. After 10 -13 K miles, this is entirely possible. Post back if they find anything else, since I'm going to have this looked at next month with my next oil change.
Thankfully I left my phantom wiper swipe behind with the Voyager I traded in. I ahve noticed a piece of tape (insulation?) between 2 of the dash pieces, but it has always been there and doesn't bother me (not as much as squeaks from dismantalling the dashboard would).
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Don't get me wrong, Concord Autohaus did a great job on my install, but bad Audiovox work seems to keep popping up.
BTW, haven't seen any posts from people who paid extra for hard-wiring. I wasn't even asked. Most persons posting about their installs (the ones who actually installed it!) seem to have had the unit hard-wired.
OK, OK, sorry, enough of beating a dead horse!
Mitch