- The problem
- On certain mini vans equipped with a folding third row rear seat, when the third row seat is raised from its stowed position, it engages striker brackets, one on each side of the seat cushion. The fold-away striker loop is welded to a mounting bracket. The striker may become detached from its mounting bracket due to a broken weld at the point of attachment to the bracket.
- The risk
- If the third row seat striker weld fails, the striker could separate from the mounting bracket. Striker separation could affect the risk of injury in certain types of crashes.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the third row seat striker brackets free of charge. The recall began on december 19, 2005. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Nissan Quest Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 445 complaints about the 2004 Nissan Quest with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (125) and the electrical system (77). Those complaints describe 7 crashes, 10 fires, 39 injuries and 4 deaths. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in October 2005 for the mid / rear assembly. For comparison, the 2005 has 82.
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FFar more problems than a typical Quest year, for its age
#32 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 445
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 7
- Fires
- 10
- Injuries
- 39
- Deaths
- 4
Most common 2004 Nissan Quest problems
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2004 Nissan Quest recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain mini vans, there is a seat adjustment mechanism that contains exposed moving components located at the rear inside edge of the second row seat.
- The risk
- When the operator attempts seat adjustment, a finger may be pinched in the moving seat adjustment mechanism which could cause an injury.
- The fix
- On earlier model vehicles built through june 28, 2004, dealers will replace the inboard second row seat adjustment handle, rivet a plastic reinforcement to backside of the existing seat back cover carpeting, install tie-downs and a flange to the inboard side shield. On vehicles produced from june 29, 2004 through september 26, 2005, dealers will rivet a plastic reinforcement to the backside of the existing seat back cover carpeting, install tie-downs and a flange on the inboard side shield. The recall began on december 19, 2005. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
- The problem
- On certain minivans equipped with a power sliding door(s), at an ambient temperature below approximately 40 degrees fahrenheit, the actuator for the power sliding door(s) may experience binding due to an out-of-specification condition. In order to open, close or reverse a power sliding door, the shift selector lever must be in "park." If the actuator is experiencing binding and the driver shifts the vehicle out of "park" while a power sliding door is still closing, the door latches may not engage.
- The risk
- This can result in the door coming open unexpectedly upon rapid acceleration, and an occupant could fall out of the door and be injured.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the actuator for the power sliding door(s). Owner notification began on june 23, 2004. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
- The problem
- Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the advanced air bag requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "Occupant crash protection." The air bag for the front passenger seat is to be turned off (so that it does not inflate) when certain occupants, such as small children, are in the front seat.
- The risk
- This reduces the risk of such occupants being unjured by an inflating air bag in a collision.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat cushion/sensor assembly. If the seat cushion/sensor is found to be operating improperly, the seat will be removed and recalibrated. Owner notification began on june 23, 2004. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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445 complaints about the 2004 Nissan Quest
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I entered 14 freeway by sierra hwy entrance, as soon as I got in the fwy and left the pedal gas to slow down to get into traffic my van lost power and the shut off complete, i was very fortunate that it happened at the entrance and the cars behind me were able to stop on time and nobody got hurt, also today as soon I exit the cvs store get in into traffic, 1 minute after the van lost power and got stuck in traffic, this is very scary for me and my kids, my mechanics are not able to find the problem, please help
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while at a complete stop, the driver and passenger side front overhead airbags deployed without impact. The contact sustained headaches and sought medical treatment 2 days later with his doctor. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be inspected. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 183,000.
unknown the frame is rusted in front steering section. /photos of area are being provided for your inquiry.
The passenger side sliding door is malfunctions
We recently had to change the alternator and noticed on the passenger side front the subframe has a large hole in it and is completely not safe to drive and nothing has been hit there and it has not been in an accident related to that area at all, vehicle was parked at my home when this was found and still is I did not take any pictures at that time of the rotting hole in the subframe I can get pictures but we will have to remove right side front tire so please let me know if this has to be done. *Tr
The speedometer quit working and the odometer does not work right
I took the vehicle in for some maintenance/repair to the front axle on 1/16/2020 and the mechanic found that the subframe on the passenger side of the vehicle by the front tire was severely rusted to the point where he can push his finger through the side of the frame. He told me he could not believe I had not had an accident because in his opinion hitting a medium size chuckhole in the roadway could cause the right front of the vehicle to completely collapse. The mechanic indicated this did not happen overnight...
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and has been ongoing. The vehicle has been parked in a garage at my home during its use since it was purchased new by me and not routinely left parked on the street. The mechanic advised me that in his opinion it was not safe to drive the vehicle very far.
The vehicle can't speed when the engine is hot until your off the engine before it can speed and it overheating
The air bag light glitches on the dashboard, it turns on and off. The only windows that open are the front door windows, the back side windows could barely crack open && the temperature inside the vehicle "with the windows open" reach dangerously high temperatures that literally are harmful and dangerous. A family vehicle with no ability to open any window on the 2 sliding doors, can lead to very high temperatures even though the front 2 windows open is still not enough for air to reach passengers who sit in the...
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middle-row especially passengers who sit on the 3rd row seat in the back of the van. A recall must be done to adjust the windows on both sliding doors on each side to be able to roll down the windows... The temperature trapped inside the vehicle[passengers and seats area] with all the windows open was of 99, on a regular sunny day.... We drove to where we had to go and no type of air would reach the back seats where my daughter was sitting... She began to have problems breathing and was sweating so much.. I keep her hydrated especially when we have to drive far because the ac doesnt work and we cant roll any window in the back down sin e they dont roll down... When iturn on the ac the smell of gasoline begins to come out through the vents... My car wasnt included in any recall u had before which my car nissan quest sv 2004 clearly shouldve been included for the airbag recall....
SUBFRAME ROTTED
I am writing due to the fact I took my 2004 nissan quest into the shop today because of a loose steering wheel and a horrible clunking noise coming from the front right side. My van only has 97,000 miles on it and has been taken care of very well. The mechanic told me the the subframe is basically rotting away and is the worst he has seen in 50 years of work. I've read numerous accounts online of other who have had this same issue. I feel like nissan should help cover the cost of my repairs due to poor...
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manufacturing and poor quality of parts. I am very unhappy and will be sharing my story with whoever I can share it with. I will include a link with a site with many complaints from other owners of this same vehicle. Please help me out. This is a big issue because my wife and three children ride in this vehicle daily. Https://www.Carcomplaints.Com/nissan/quest/2004/body_paint/rotting_subframe.Shtml
There was noise coming out from the front passenger side of the vehicle and upon applying brakes the steering wheel was getting pulled forcefully to the right. Thinking that there could be some problem with the struts, I took it to the repair shop. The repair shop noticed that the passenger side of the sub-frame (frame or engine cradle) under the engine compartment was completely rusted and almost completely giving away. A high-speed bump or a sudden braking may have caused it to give away completely and could have...
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caused the vehicle to go completely out of control. The car is old but that old for the frame to give away. This is a costly repair but more than that it is a safety critical issue that may lead to a bad accident. The only reason this may be noticed before something dreadful happened is only by chance. The drivers might be noticing other issues that prompts them to take it to the shop while the other sides of the frame are holding up the vehicle for some time. Some further research showed that this same issue has been reported by quite a few consumers (frame rusted/breaking on the passenger side), but no action has been taken thus far. I have noticed that there are numerous complaints and i-team news reports about similar issues, but no action has been taken. Remember that there are others who quietly get their cars repaired but not lodge a complaint. Given my previous experience with nissan on a different issue with the same vehicle (cam sensor failure causing the vehicle to turn off completely (while driving) that completely jams the steering wheel and brake failure. The vehicle could only be brought to stop by applying parking brake). I don't trust nissan to take any action unless they are forced to.
Takata recall the speedometer goes in and out all the lights in the van is not working and light blink on and off and the overdrive stays on all the time
Engine would suddenly cut off while in motion at 25-35 miles per hour. Two repairs were necessary at a cost of approximately $500 to get the problem repaired. The problem was that both the front and rear crank shaft sensors had to be replaced. As for the seat problem, one of the release levers broke off completely. I have not yet had it repaired so I do not have a cost for this repair. I have to use pliers to release the lever.
While driving on the interstate with 2 infants in cars seats as well as 3 other adults the vehicle lost power. It would not accelerate. Within minutes the steering was stiff and was extremely difficult to turn. Pulled off the interstate and onto a side road. The vehicle finallt decellerated to a full stop. Turned it off and restarted a few moments later. Vehicle ran again but no steering. Popped the hood and looked and no power steering fluid in the well. Added fluid and steered ok till 4 blocks from my...
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house at which time the steering acting up again and not accelerating no matter how far you push the pedal. Turned it off and restarted again. Steering not working but accelerated enough to park it at home. Took to my mechanic but says he cannot look at it until wednesday. Was so scared cause had the grandbabies in the van.
The spedometer and the lights for it don't work got pulled over and told I had a fake inspection because of them not working can't get an exact reading on my mileage,fuel or if the vans over heating I can't tell how fast or slow I'm going
Tamara inflators, sent my van to my local nissan dealer for brake repairmen. I was told since the front subframe at passenger side had severe rust area, my van is not safe to drive. It will cost me more than $4,000 to replace. I checked internet. There are many same problems occurred on 2004 quest. It looks like the defect of materials to me.
All side air bags have activated without any accident or collision. The rearward bags activated at 5 mph the forward side airbags activated while the vehicle was not moving.
Passenger air bag ls off, light flashing speedometer starts at 30miles
On different occasions, when attempting to drive from 0mph, the vehicle will not accelerate. I have to turn it off then turn it back on then usually it will work. Also sometimes it won't start it turns over strong but will not crank. I'll wait several minutes or so then attempted again then it will crank and drive normal.
At various speeds the car will die and lights flash and I have to pull over and try and start the car. It will restart but this happens intermittently and at various times and speeds. They told us this happens on a lot of these models and it is the ecm.
The vehicle main computer is directly under the driver windshield. It rusted out and failed. Because it was totally unprotected and subject to rain,snow excessive heat, I had to have it replaced to the cost of $1,000. Completely preventable. I demand a refund and a recall notice issued. Thank you!
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. The contact stated the sliding door latches failed to function properly for the rear doors on both sides. The contact had to check the doors to ensure that they were secured and when the failure happened, the contact had to manually close the two electric doors with force. The vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 04v186000 (latches/locks/linkages) and nhtsa action number: pe04027 (structure, latches/locks/linkages) but the contact had experienced the failure...
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concerning the recalls. Two dealers had been notified (busam nissan,1501 e kemper rd, cincinnati, oh 45246,(513) 771-8100 and jeff wyler nissan of cincinnati, 8680 colerain ave, cincinnati, oh 45251, (513) 385-1400). The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine a remedy to repair the vehicle. The contact was uncertain if the manufacturer may provide a solution being excluded from the recall. The failure mileage was not available.
TRANMIMISION
The passenger air bag sensor does not ever come on. It does not register the difference in weight between a child and an adult
Nissan Quest: every year compared
All Quest years2004 Nissan Quest vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Nissan Quest | 445 | 4 | F | |
| 2004 Toyota Sienna | 2,062 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Chrysler Pacifica | 896 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Kia Sedona | 213 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 167 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan | 116 | 3 | A | Compare |
| 2004 Chrysler Town And Country | 0 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Chrysler Voyager | 0 | 4 | A | Compare |
| 2004 Honda Odyssey | 0 | 13 | F | Compare |
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Questions about the 2004 Nissan Quest
Does the 2004 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2004 Nissan Quest: mid / rear assembly (October 2005); mid / rear assembly (October 2005); latch (April 2004); sensor / control module-inactive (March 2004). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Nissan Quest?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (125), electrical system (77), transmission & drivetrain (72).
How many complaints has the 2004 Nissan Quest had?
445 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 21, 2003 and the latest on April 20, 2023. Of these, 7 describe a crash and 10 a fire, and together they report 39 injuries and 4 deaths.
Is the 2004 Nissan Quest a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 9 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Nissan Quest year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Nissan Quest years have the most complaints?
2004 (445), 2007 (228), 1995 (173). See every Nissan Quest year compared.
What should I do if my 2004 Nissan Quest has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data