2004 NISSAN Quest

TRASNSMISSION FAIL

Transmission slipping badly!!

The car keeps stalling and the steering goes out. It also jerks when changing gears and you have to fully press on accelerator to get it to move from a stopped position.

I believe a sensor somewhere is going out. The transmission intermittently will \"miss\" a shift, or come out of gear. If I let my foot off the gas and then give it gas again, it will sometimes \"slam\" in to gear. When it is acting up, it will also take a couple seconds to go in to drive from park or reverse, then it \"slams\" in to gear. It also is lacking in power, almost as if a vacuum advance was not working properly. This seems to happen when it is warm. Once, after replacing the battery the vehicle seemed to work fine for some time before starting to act up again.

The transmission slip when down shift to 1 st gear after the mini van is warmed up after 15-20 minutes. It feels like I’ve been hit from the back everytime it shakes.

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The car was originally sold to me with this problem. Initially the oil level was one qt over the fill line (this would prevent the timing chain rattle), I questioned this, and the dealers mechanic removed the 1qt.
However at the time of purchase the timing chain would only rattle in the early mornings for about 10 seconds (after, the first start). In hindsight the used dealer knew of the timing chain issue Nissan 3.5 engines was incurring (due to the added quart of oil and the Nissan service bulletin previously sent out by manufacturer).
Immediately after the purchase, I had the vehicle thoroughly inspected by Midas, the report came back as minor issues, none of which would expose the timing chain issue.
Several months later after continuing to hear the rattle, which got worse as time went by, I googled the issue (which explained the bad timing chain shoe and guides) and that’s when I drove into a different Nissan dealer, and was explained the problem in which by now, was all to familiar with 3.5 Nissan owners.
The issue now is dramatically worse (I really should have purchased the Honda Odyssey), I’m sure, I’m left with the vehicle spinning the chain and bending the valves, which eliminates a repair resulting in a more expensive engine replacement.

The killing part, is how can corporations get a way with this type of corruption in the US, the damaged vehicles have been basically pawned off on used car consumers, whom cant afford to repair the vehicle, the value has diminished, used car consumers who purchased the vehicle from dealers who advised new car consumers to trade in the damaged vehicles due to the timing chain issue.
Used car consumers are usually the last stop before the car ends up in the graveyard.

Continue to have issues with transmission, mainly when letting off gas and then accelerating. Jerks extremely hard. In addition, have issue with dash display not showing any of the data (miles, heat, fuel)

on 10/08/2015 – within 10 days after my last servicing thru Nissan dealer I lost Transmission on my Nissan Quest 3.5 SE model year 2004 with mileage 110000. It was very painful experience as vehicle had to be towed to Tom Wood Dealer where its been

replaced at a very HIGH Cost from my pocket that I was not prepared. I was surprized on the transmission failure for such a LOW mileage BUT more surpise that the dealer could not detect it during multi-point inspection check after every OIL change servicing. For the sake of record, I have performed all of the quest servicing (100%) thru the dealer from where I bought this van initially. Also I had replaced Transmission OIL at 60k mile

servicing that was recommended at that time. This van is well maintained and still got this transmission failure is a surpize and raises concerns to the Nissan dropping quality. Also I was looking online and noticed quest 2004 has this problem,

known for bad transmission. There are many complaints and case reported against Nissan USA. I am reporting to all 3 sites thru this link below (Carcomplaint, CAS and NHTSA).

http://www.nissanproblems.com/trends/transmission-jerking/

I pulled off very dangerously on the free-way when this transmission failure had occured, it would have been a major accident.

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Exhaust/ Emission – within the 7th year, 2011 (55k miles) – there was Catalytic converter failure which was replaced by Nissan under warranty. Now again at 110k I am feeling the same sound – so fearing Catalytic Converter might be gone again.
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Doors & Windows – Rattles really bad. I had reported this to Nissan on the 3rd year (2007) – they couldn’t fix it.

motor mounts fail transmission surges or shifts over and over I baught this frome some one else all these issues happened when she had it and did not tell me about any thing but the ecm being bad .

transmission will not stay in high gear. It goes into passing gear, sometimes for hundreds of miles at a time.The dealer kept it for several days the first time and said they replaced a sensor on the transmission. The transmission does not seem to shift correctly even when it supposedly works right. It makes bumping noises when it shifts.The radio goes off for no apparent reason and sometimes will come back on and sometimes not

The air conditioner coolant hose has been replaced twice in a car that is 14 months old. To replace the hose the mechanics have to remove the engine and drive train. Everything from the front doors forward are removed to replace the hose. The more you take a car apart and reassemble it, then more thing inherantly go wrong and are a problem. The service department was very negligent in that they didn’t bother to call to let us know about the status of the repair. It is as if they were trying to keep us in the dark about the reoccuring hose problem. If they couldn’t fix it right at 12000 miles, then why do I think they fixed it right this time at 24000 miles. My wife does not trust the service department and she won’t drive the van as too many things have gone wrong with it from the first month we had the car. I don’t have any confidence in this repair as the track record implies. Ever sense the car was new, I have had a problem with dashboard lights that stayed on the check engine and others. After two trips to the service department, the lights now do not stay on all the time. Sometimes when you get out of the car, the drivers door will lock without any inputs. This does not happen all the time, therefore I cannot report it to the service department as it is intermittant and irritating. The automatic door will not close all the way, which has to be recycled several times to get it to close and lock properly. The door is extremely noisy compared to the side door on the drivers side. I feel as though the Air conditioner hose is not a remote happening and I think that alot of these A/C problems are system wide with the 2004 Nissan Quest.

Starting on December 4, 2003, I noticed that the sliding door on the right side of the van was not closing properly. I took the van to Hall Nissan of Chesapeake for service. I received the van back the same day with the door able to close. Since my first repair from the dealership the door has jammed a total of three additional times. A second attempt to repair was on December 18, 2003. The third attempt was made on January 8, 2004 and the last unsuccessful repair was recently made on January 20, 2004. During my last visit to the dealership the representative at the service desk (Don Murphy) stated that they were unable to repair because they now discovered a problem with the cable pulley system on the door and that it would have to be ordered from Nissan. Don told me that the part(s) have been put on backorder till further notice.Despite repeated attempts at repair by Hall Nissan of Chesapeake the 2004, Nissan Quest remains defective and therefore there has been a failure and refusal to conform the product to its express warranty under the law. I want a full refund for the purchase price of the vehicle.

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Rear door, both sliding side doors have a recurreng rattles,squeaks and clunks. Noticed the problem after driving the vehicle a few miles, dealer try to fixed, but after a fews days the problem come back. I want the Nissan to replace the vehicle, I’m convinced the problem will not go away.

Our 2004 Nissan Quest emits foul odors from the air condition system. I know that the odors are the result of mold and bacteria growing in the air conditioning evaporator. The Quest has been to the dealer six times to have the odor removed. Nissan has yet to remove the mold. Other car manufacturers have a treatment for this discrepancy. Nissan does not. The foul odor has permeated the van. Furthermore, the situation is compounded as my wife and two daughters suffer from allergies.

I have had a continuing problem with the rear sliding doors on my new 2004 Nissan Quest. What started as an excessive amount of rattling of the rear doors has escalated to the point where the doors do not function properly (possibly as a result of the excessively cold weather we\’ve been experiencing in the northeast). I can only assume Nissan did little or no cold weather testing to assure proper rear sliding door operation. I\’ve taken the Quest in my local Nissan dealer (point of purchase)to have the doors adjusted numerous times (five times to be more exact) and the doors continue to rattle. The Nissan service department was actually able to stop the driver\’s side door from rattling at one point, but this resulted in a door that was not able to be opened using the exterior handle, you had to use the key-fob or interior switches (obviously not acceptable in a $33,000 automobile). The car was brought back in for service and while the door now operates (sort of

I have rim and tire problem. To make this as short as possible. The only tire that I can put on my vehicle is a 225-65-16 which is made by GoodYear only. It is a sports tire and this tire has a guarantee of (0)milege. I would have no heartburn with this except this rim has no tire of any other brand that can be applied to my vehicle. I bought four tires last October against my will because the tread would not pass inspection. I’m coming up on inspection again and the treads are worn. I have a couple of more things to say first this tire is a summer tire not a all weather tire and I live in snow country. The tire is showing low in air just like the last tires. I tried to apply more air for winter months but the low tire light keeps coming on all winter. I have written to the Attorney General of Pennsyvania Tom Corbett Phone No; 412-565-5135 concerning this matter and he wrote both Nissan and Goodyear but the response from both companies were as follows it not our fault. Goodyear said they were not the only company that manufactured the tires but did not provide a name to any one of the other companies and finished by saying it is up to the manufacturer of the vehicle to pick the tires. Well Nissan stated that they have no control over the fact the tire company doesn’t provide any mileage for the tires but since that is the only choice of tires that can fit the rim of my vehicle. I think I have been getting the run around from the Nissan Company. I understand that it would be a financially crippling to recall these rims and tires but there are people out there driving off the lots with tires that provide very little traction in snow and become slick about at the range of 10,000 to 25,000 and have no idea of this until all four tires slip at the same time. I have already had that experience. If you want to find out more about these tires please sir check out bonifide sites on the internet. No most people in warm climates will probably not find out until it rains or when they go for there first inspection and they are informed that they need all four tires. I feel that people with families are at risk driving around on these tires. If this was told to the average consumer I do not think anyone would purchase the Quest S or the SL. I am willing to answer any questions you may have. Consumers are always the last to find out these things. One last thing this rim is only on the S-SL of this model. The SE has a rim and tire 225-60-17 that can be located anywhere.

4/19/04 Automatic Door came open with my children in the van. My son had to hold the door physically with his feet and hands until we could come to a stop. Door went back and forth, would not close and engage in locked position. My children were very afraid, as was I. Dealership had to unhook battery in order to manually close door and engage in locked position. My car was kept until 6/25/04. Supposed recall on auto door with no available part to repair. Replaced worn weather strip (which was worn out and came loose at bottom front) and sliding door actuator motor. 12/24/04 Took vehicle to dealer advising rattling noises throughout van, including left and right auto sliding doors, rear auto door and rear folding seats. Dealership supposedly adjusted left door at time and advised that right auto door was to do with right rear passenger seat/may rear wheel well problem (body shop issue). Special ordered part for back panel drivers seat (2nd time for supposed repair from when brand new). No mention at time of back auto door. 1/05/05 Returned to dealership for panel on chair and advised again of right auto door rattle. Dealership does not think it is the door making rattle said they would set up appointment with body shop to have rear well assembly rattle checked out. Waited for appointment. None came! 2/11/05 Right automatic door acting funny before children to school. Not opening or closing properly. Picked up my children and other children, door came open again when driving away from school!!!!! 4 children in back. Finally got door to re-engage and lock into position. Drove to dealership and requested to speak to both the Sales Director(aware of problems from beginning) and the Service Director. I was very upset and demanded that they adress every safety issue on my vehicle, including the doors rattling and opening and the seats rattling. The rear seat folds backwards into the floor board and has an automatic rear door. If I were to slam on the breaks or be hit from the front, God Forbid, my children could fly out the back of the vehicle!!! 3rd time to inform service dept. of the rattles. Supposedly fixed auto sliding door, replaced 3rd row seat latches which we advised from December 2004, but which had been rattling before that. 2nd row seat adjustment levers replaced, rear hatch strut ball studs replaced, sliding door squeak and rattle kit upgrade, inspected/upgrade rear hatch hinge area structural adhesive application performed and supposed detailing of car upon Service Dir. request. When I got the car home, auto sliding door would not open at first, then when it did, it was doing the same disengaging act(not engaing properly. Jumping off track. Also grease was on carpet and running boards in front and 2nd row seat areas. This was Friday and I was advised to bring in on Monday, as the Dir. had left for day!!!! Even after the Quest door had come open on my children on 2 separate occasions, they wanted us to drive the vehicle over the weekend with the possibility of this happening again!!! My husband, a Houston Police Officer who was at his extra job, could not take the vehicle at right then and there, so he took it in on Saturday, for supposed adjustments and the car to be detailed again!!! Obviously no one is double checking the work being done on these vehicle, or I wouldn\’t have had gasoline pouring out from under my car in a major intersection or my auto sliding door opening/being broken 3 times on my children!! The dealership had my quest this time from 2/11/05 – 2/18/05 and still could not guarantee it was fixed! Returned on Sat. 2/19/05 for supposed adjustments and on Monday 2/21/05 when auto button on door was pushed, would not open!! Took several tries to open. Has occurred one other time, but has not jumped out of the slider or disengaged as of yet. Notified Nissan Consumer Hotline on 2/22/05. Spoke with nice woman Shawn, given #4861264. Said Regional Manager would contact within 24 hours. Kurt (no last name offered) with Nissan called on 2/23/05 was not appologetic. Never said we at Nissan are sorry for your children and yourself being put in danger, nor for the inconveniences you have experienced. Just said that I needed to take vehicle once again to dealership for their oppinion on whether the door was indeed fixed or not!!!! I advised him that I was never given paper work on the vehicle for the two times it had to be taken back to the dealership, when the gas line broke (4/02/04)after they had it and replaced the fuel pump (which I was a basket case and had a concert to lead at church in less than one hour), nor when the door was supposedly fixed and not (2/19/05). He informed me that I should in the future (in essense) be more responsible and make sure that all work is documented and that I have copies of work. Said they would address nothing at this time, until, I was inconvenienced once again, and went back to dealership for vehicle inspection. He, even having all of the documentation in front of him, put the burden on me, the consumer. I was in such shock at his attitude towards me, that upon hanging up, I called back and requested him to call me, then informed my husband and he also called Kurt at 1800Nissan1, ext. 8444 and requested a call back. He finally returned my call, on my cell phone voice mail on 2/28/05. He has never returned my husbands call. We were told that many of the things repaired were recalls (also known as bulletins) but have as yet, during the entire time of ownership, received one recall/bulletin notice from Nissan!!! By the way, the right auto door is rattling again.

3.5L V6 DOHC SMPFI 24V, ENGINE SLUDGE WITH 18,532 MILES OIL CHANGED AT 5200 MILES AND AGAIN AT 12,336 AND AGAIN AT 18,532 EVERY 7500 MILES PER THE SERVICE MANUAL. THEY WANT TO DUE ENGINE REPAIRS FOR 1360 DUE TO CUSTOMER NEGLECT.

Consumer received a recall letter for 2004 quest, after attempting to have the recall work done consumer was told that the parts were on back order. *ts the drivers side seat belt height adjuster was jammed and the drivers side seat back was broken. *jb

Recall notice on front passenger seat occupant detection system. *bf the consumer received recall in reference to the vehicle's front passenger seat occupant detection system. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs. now that the vehicle has been repaired the system malfunctions. when and adult is in the seated the passenger air bag off light illuminates. the vehicle was returned to the dealer who explained that eh vehicle was performing to nissan's specifications. *nm

Problems with the location of the headlight controls.*mr the headlight controls, located at the end of the turn signal arm, are very easily moved. when the headlights are on they can be inadvertently turned off when using the arm to signal a turn. it's not until the console goes dark that the driver is aware that the lights have been turned off. the consumer has attempted to notify nissan of the condition and has also notified the dealer. *nm

Check engine light was on due to small exhaust leak; however, service manager informed consumer that van still could be used until parts for repair arrive. *la (nar) *cb

Problems with 2004 nissan quest.*mr the consumer was not able to use the fresh air setting in the vehicle. the cool air from the outside became heated by the engine thus causing warm air to enter the cabin of the vehicle instead of cool air. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the airbag warning light remained illuminated after an occupant who weighed 115 pounds sat in the seat. the front passenger air bag would not deploy in the event of a crash when the air bag light was illuminated. on another occasion, an occupant who weighed 150 pounds sat in the passenger seat, and the air bag light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed a diagnostic, and did not provide any error codes. the dealer and contact encountered a nhtsa recall #04v103000, regarding the air bags: frontal: sensor/control module. the dealer determined the vehicle was not involved in the recall due to the vin. also, the fuel gauge on the instrument panel, did not display the correct amount of fuel in the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the fuel tank, fuel pump, but the problem recurred. the manufacturer was not contacted.

Passenger seat occasionally stays lit when adult is in front passanger seat. which means that the air bags will not deploy (safety feature for children in front seat)scheduled to bring car in to nissan.

Dt*: the contact stated the airbags fail to operate in the vehicle. there is a nhtsa recall, #04v103000 concerning the airbags frontal sensor/control module; however the recall did not correct the problem. the vehicle is having the same problems again. the dealer was alerted however no additional repairs were made. updated 03/20/06. *jb

Car was brought in for a recall of the airbag sensor and the automatic sliding side door. airbag sensor is still not functioning properly after 4 attempts at fixing it. side door not properly functioning but service department can't 'duplicate' it so they say it's fine. car is still in the shop, will be for a total (for this trip) of almost 4 weeks, until a rep from nissan comes to try and fix it. electrical system is a mess, lights, windows, power seats, doors, seem to act on their own. nissan refuses to believe me! driver side passenger (non-power) door sticks, can barely open it myself. flat tire light comes on when temperature outside dips. beware of airbag sensor, try to check it yourself using different weight people. very dangerous! *jb

Consumer was never notified of a recall on airbag sensor. *ts the consumer learned of recall 04v103000 about a year later on a website. the vehicle was taken tot he dealer for repairs. the dealer claimed that they shipped the seat to california to be repaired. the consumer found it hard to believe that the seat was shipped and repaired on 3 1/2 days. when the vehicle was returned to the consumer the air bag sensor still malfunctioned. when an adult was in the seat the air bag sensor light illuminated intermittently. the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem and told the consumer that the adult in the seat must sit perfectly still in the middle of the seat. the dealer refused to provide any further repairs. *nm

I brought my 2004 nissan quest [xxx] in for a recall for the passenger side seat airbag in june of 2005 to southern states nissan in raleigh, nc. nissan stated that the sensor in the seat did not meet the federal requirements and they would fix it. when i received the vehicle back, i found that when i sit in the passenger seat the "passenger airbag off" light would turn on and remain on for my entire trip. normally, this light is supposed to turn off after 5 or so seconds indicated that the airbag is in fact activated to deploy. this light would come on about 90% of the time that i sat in the seat. i am 5 feet 8 inches tall and weigh 120 pounds. i have contacted nissan and the better business bureau to advise them of this issue. nissan has told me that they recalibrated the seat correctly and that i should sit in another quest that has been recalibrated. i have been back to the dealer several times and chip a technician there verified that the light is indeed on when i sit in the seat. months have gone by and both the dealer and nissan are telling me to "wait" for another "recalibrated" 2004 quest to come in and that i should drive down and sit in it. they have yet to get in one of these vehicles for me to sit in. it is now the end of october and i continue to have to sit in a passenger seat where the airbag is inoperable when i sit in it and nissan is taking a cavalier attitude toward this. nissan and the dealer point the finger at each other. the better business bureau has told me that they have had lots of complaints about airbag sensors in general and they are not going to get involved. i understand that the sensors are calibrated to detect a child sitting in the seat - but - these sensors should be able to detect a person with a 120 pound frame! please help! *jb updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

The passenger air bag off light stays lit indicating that the air bag will not deploy when my wife sits in the front passenger seat. this condition occurs 99 out of 100 times my wife sits in the seat. she is petite and weighs between 102 and 103 pounds. i think that this is a safety hazard and i am very concerned. unknown when the exact start date was. noticed it more after the recall. *jb

The "pass air bag off" light stays lit indicating that the air bag will not deploy when my wife sits in the front passenger seat. this condition occurs 99 out of 100 times my wife sits in the seat. she is petite and weighs between 102 and 103 pounds. i think that this is a safety hazard & am very concerned. *nm

I have a 2004 nissan quest which had a recall to fix a problem where the front passenger airbag sensor would cause an airbag to still deploy even if a child was sitting in that seat. after the recall was performed, my "passenger airbag disabled" indicator remains on even with an adult (weight 105lbs) in the passenger seat. we have brought this to the dealership and they report that the manufacturer says this is how it is intended to work and they will do nothing to fix the problem. the safety of my wife is at risk when i drive this vehicle since the airbag will not deploy during an accident when she is riding in the passenger seat.

Nissan quest 2004 service engine soon light on and problems with steering. *bf the service engine soon light had come on 3 times, creaking was felt in the steering wheel and or the front end, sounds were heard coming from the engine compartment, computer tire monitor indicated a flat tire and or low tire pressure during cold weather, the vehicle would run for five minutes then go up to 4 degrees higher (over inflated), when the weather was warm, the setting would then be above 40 psi which was dangerous to drive if not adjusted (incorrect results on the display), srs light had come on after recall campaign #04v103000 was performed, driver's side power window was intermittent, sliding doors made loud bump noise when opened all the way, especially on inclines, heat outlets located on the floor behind the first row seat can't be controlled by the passenger rear controls, the dome lights were not working, the door rattled, the drivers side front window would not move, the window switch has an open circuit, the vehicle was jerking upon acceleration at 30 mph, rear heater was blowing cold air, there was a heavy grinding noise when the vehicle was first started after sitting for more than one hour along with the power steering, transmission fluid leaked a reddish/purple fluid on the garage floor, the interior lights were inoperative and there was an evaporation leak. *sc *jb

Prior to a recall by nissan had no problems with the front passenger air bag system. after nissan recalibrated the ods, the "air bag off" sign frequently lights up when my wife is in the front passenger seat. she weighs 125 lbs. although the recall notice said that the seat is adjusted for 6-year children, i was informed by the dealer that the ods is adjusted for a 95-100 lb person. at this time i am waiting for the dealer to inform me as to whether nissan will readjust the ods.*ak

Prior to recall front passenger seat srs always activated when my wife sat in the seat. now unless she shift her weight around it do not activated. *bf as a result of repairs to the front passenger seat ods, required by fmv55208 and recall# 04v103000. *sc

Nhtsa campaign 04v103000; nissan issued an air bag sensor recall. the vehicle was not included in the recall, but the consumer experienced the same problem as those vehicles that were recalled the light would remain on. *jb

Malfunction of sliding door and air bag after recall work was performed. *bf neither of these systems had a problem prior to the vehicle being taken to the dealer for service. the dealer has agreed to look at the sliding door but refuses to look at the air bag problem. *nm *tc *jb

Air bag sensor not functioning properly. *bf the consumer received a recall notice regarding the air bag. the recall stated individuals riding in the passenger that are a certain weight (between 100-120 pounds, in some cases the air bag may deploy inadvertently. the consumer stated that nissan should also be concerned about the driver who maybe 100-120 pounds as well and that the air bag could deploy as well. the consumer stated when he went to retrieve the vehicle and proceeded to drive he noticed the air bag light was on, when he his wife was in the passenger seat. the air bag light was not on when the consumer left the vehicle at the dealer. *jb *jb

Airbag on the front passenger's side was recalibrated via recall 04v103000 concerning air bag sensor. currently, air bag did not become activated even when the passenger weighed 125 lbs. calibrations were in specification, according to the service manager who did not appear to be too concerned when consumer addressed this issue. *ak

Recall notice on front passenger seat occupant detection system. *bf the consumer received recall in reference to the vehicle's front passenger seat occupant detection system. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs. now that the vehicle has been repaired the system malfunctions. when and adult is in the seated the passenger air bag off light illuminates. the vehicle was returned to the dealer who explained that eh vehicle was performing to nissan's specifications. *nm

2004 nissan quest recalled to repair front passenger seat occupancy sensor. air bag worked fine before, but now won't activate with adult in seat.*ak

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 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.

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I've had constant problems with the transmission slipping!! when in motion.

The passenger air bag sensor does not ever come on. it does not register the difference in weight between a child and an adult

Alarm beeps when set but does not sound if car is broken into. car was parked. power sliding door does not always shut when power button is pushed. does not always lock and latch as well. door flew open while driving on the freeway. also when closing does not stop if someone is in the way. caught my four yr old daughter's leg and shut on it. tire pressure light constantly comes on even when tires are completely aired up. back rear door does not always open whether button inside van or remote key is pushed. has to forcefully be opened and shut. sometimes will slam shut and it has fallen on my back before. many electrical functions within the dash and console do not always work or register. does not register for oil, coolant, or temp. *tr

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

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 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 speedometer quit working and the odometer does not work right

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 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 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 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.

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 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

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.

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

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!

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.

The car would stall and the steering would go out, which was very dangerous. it happened daily since may of 2016. in order for the car to go from stopped to a starting position, it would take all of my strength to push down on accelerator to get the car to move.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. while driving various speeds, the front passenger side air bag off indicator illuminated when an occupied was present. the failure recurred sporadically. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numebr: 16v244000 (air bags). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

During 05/05/2016 started having transmission issue, the car suddenly started giving starting problem and then when it will start it will not have any pickup in drive mode. after few hours everything went normal and when started driving all of sudden break got pressed and car couldn't go anywhere and check engine light came on. after diagnostic it found to be bank 1 camshaft sensor but even after replacing vehicle still behaves same with engine light on.

I believe a sensor somewhere is going out. the transmission intermittently will "miss" a shift, or come out of gear. if i let my foot off the gas and then give it gas again, it will sometimes "slam" in to gear. when it is acting up, it will also take a couple seconds to go in to drive from park or reverse, then it "slams" in to gear. it also is lacking in power, almost as if a vacuum advance was not working properly. this seems to happen when it is warm. once, after replacing the battery the vehicle seemed to work fine for some time before starting to act up again.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine control module failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 97,000. the vin was unavailable.

My instrument panel no longer works at all. i can not tell how much gas i have, read my (which affects my ability to get an oil change anywhere) , and my temperature gauge. i have ran out of gas in negative temps with kids in the car. i have attempted to buy a new instrument panel, the cost is over $300. once i finally saved the money i was told by nissan that the part was discontinued! i have researched this issue and discovered i am only one of hundreds with same issue!

The gauges for the current mileage, fuel, temperature are all going in and out. this issue makes it almost impossible to know how much fuel is in the car, so i just keep putting in $15-$20 every couple of days to keep it full (where the amount is able to be seen). i make sure there is antifreeze in the radiator and the reserve bottle as well. keep the oil changed regularly also.

After the minivan is warmed up for 15-20 minutes the transmission feels like i've been hit form the back of the vehicle when down shift to 1 st gear it slips and the rpm gauge moves back and forth. mechanics shop have told me the solenoids needs to be replaced transmission is only 108,000 miles.

Car fire. our minivan was parked, the engine shutoff and the keys were removed from the ignition. the car sat for three hours in very cold weather in a residential neighborhood. based on the videos, it appears the electrical system started sparking and set the engine area on fire. eventually the cab was on fire and the entire minivan was burned and completely lost. it took 7 minutes for the fire department to arrive and an additional 11 minutes for the firemen to extinguish the raging fire. all this was caught on a neighbor's security camera. the video files are over 5 mb so this website will not allow me to upload the video files. i should also mention we drove the van earlier in the day without problems.

Engine control module [ecm] due to a bad design,rain and water from melting snow leaks onto the ecm and destroys it.i have been told that this is a common occurrence with the 2004 quest and that nissan had a secret recall on vehicles up to 8 years old.while driving on a busy highway at 60 mph the vehicle suddenly slowed to 20 mph,i was lucky to get off the highway safely.why did nissan not notify all owners.

They told me i have a electrical problem on my 2004 nissan quest but my heat turns on but my con pressure is not turning on .. please help i am a single mom i cant afford a new car and i have 9 months months to finish paying off car

Driving to my kids school, to work and the van just stop in the middle of a city street . the van will not do anything . completely dead. only had the van over a year and a half.

Bought the 2004 nissan quest in january 2015,from a dealership other than nissan, told vehicle is unsafe to drive,this is from a nissan dealer,as when i contacted nissan i had to take to an authorized nissan place to have it diagnosed and send them the info,nissan place said the subframe is rusted badly,if i were to hit a pothole,it could break and be in serious accident! he also said he would park it,i've only had it since january of this year,another mechanic also said that it was like that when bought as that doesn't happen in less than a year,contacted nissan usa and was told pretty much not their problem.

On 10/08/2015 - within 10 days after my last servicing thru nissan dealer i lost transmission on my nissan quest 3.5 se model year 2004 with mileage 110000. it was very painful experience as vehicle had to be towed to tom wood dealer where its been replaced at a very high cost from my pocket that i was not prepared. i was surprized on the transmission failure for such a low mileage but more surpise that the dealer could not detect it during multi-point inspection check after every oil change servicing. for the sake of record, i have performed all of the quest servicing (100%) thru the dealer from where i bought this van initially. also i had replaced transmission oil at 60k mile servicing that was recommended at that time. this van is well maintained and still got this transmission failure is a surpize and raises concerns to the nissan dropping quality. also i was looking online and noticed quest 2004 has this problem, known for bad transmission. there are many complaints and case reported against nissan usa. i am reporting to all 3 sites thru this link below (carcomplaint, cas and nhtsa). http://www.nissanproblems.com/trends/transmission-jerking/ i pulled off very dangerously on the free-way when this transmission failure had occured, it would have been a major accident.

Nissan quest cluster loses ability to moniter fuel and temperature , which caused me to run out of fuel while travelling at a speed of 55mph. after researching online i see there is a repair but how does the dealer not see an issue with this problem. the lcd screen essentially peel away from the screen due to heat or humidity . i see this as a danger and i feel it puts my family along with others in danger .

While driving in the freeway, the engine sudenly stalled, pulled over and tried a couple of times and engine started again, after that the stall cotinues happening with no simptoms at all, it happens at any time and any condition; during traffic driving or during high speed driving, day or night. really dangerous because some times other drivers have problems to avoid crash with my van that does not start and can not be moved away. all kind of reviews have been performed and no success to fix this issue. i have read this is a very frequent failure for nissan quest vehicles; can you do anything to ask nissan for a solution? a lot of money has been paid for sensors, relays, ecu, fuel pump and of course labor. please help

Once started, the engine makes a ticking sound. over the last couple of months, there have been occasions while driving, the vehicle will rapidly decelerate, engine light illuminates and not begin accelerating adequately until it is turned off and restarted. the problem has escalated to completely stalling and the engine light illuminates. after a few attempts, the vehicle will restart, but the problem is occurring more frequently. a local mechanic diagnosed the problem as the timing chains needing to be replaced. after further research, i have discovered class action lawsuits in some states for premature failure of timing chains on 2004-2009 nissan quest, among other models.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. while driving 45 mph, the transmission slipped and made an abnormal noise from the front end of the vehicle. in addition, the odometer failed to provide the reading level. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission, the water pump, and the electrical system needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 122,681.

My family's 2004 nissan quest spontaneously stalled while being driven on a total of five occasions since purchasing the vehicle on july 9th, 2015. the first incident occurred on about july 13th, 2015 in a parking lot while moving at a low speed of not more than ten miles an hour but every stalling incident since then was while the vehicle was being driven on roads at various speeds over ten miles and hour and under fifty miles an hour. when the vehicle is being driven before stalling there are no significant indications before hand to indicate that there is anything wrong with the vehicle except that on the last few occasions we have noticed that a second or two before stalling the check engine and slip lights glow. after stalling the vehicle restarts either on a first attempt or a second attempt. the vehicle does not stall every time it is driven either. although i do not have any mechanical expertise, some online research into this matter suggests that on 2004 models, and fixed in later models, there may be an issue with corrosion to the ecm due to the placement of the module in a location that is subject to water intrusion.

I was driving my van and i came to a stop on a hill and it wouldn't go, i had to push the pedal to the floor to go. and it won't go in reverse either. i had power problems years ago but turning my van off and back on 'fixed' the problem. also the timing chain issue has been going on for years.

When we went to replace the lower control arm on the passenger side of the vehicle a softball size hole in the subframe caused by rust was discovered. as a result of the car being up on jacks, the subframe snapped in half. after researching this problem, we have discovered that this is a common occurrence, in nissan quests and is caused in part because of poor drain location for the air conditioner. it is our understanding that nissan is aware of this problem and has addressed it with warranties in other models, but not the quest. which, i now must fork out at a minimum of $2,000 to replace.

While driving the slip and tcs warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel as the car suddenly shuts off. it recurred several times. the vehicle was diagnosed by autozone and reads error code p0340. as a result the camshaft sensor was replaced but the problem still exists.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. while waiting at a stop light, the engine surged and the vehicle was forced out into a four-way intersection. after a few seconds, the engine went back to idling normally. on february 9, 2015, while waiting at a restaurant drive thru, the engine surged forward while the brakes were engaged and crashed into the preceding vehicle. a police report was filed. there were no injuries. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 111,000. the consumer stated on three occasions, the engine revved, and lunged forward as he was braking, causing him to loose control of the vehicle which resulted in him hitting a handicap parking sign. the consumer stated in each case, his foot was on the brake, the surge came without warning, the engine choked, but did not die, after the initial surge, the engine returned to back to normal, he was unable to stop the vehicle from accelerating, and the engine was at normal operating temperature. updated 03/02/16.*jb

The transmission slams you into gear and then wont shift.. makes the van undriveable

Children was entering vehicle and door spontaneously closed on hand. this has happened periodically since, but never with the exact same circumstances. ie opened door to load packages, turned back around and door started closing.

Attempting to get on the interstate. accelerated, but rpm's went up to 5 or 6 but the speed did not increase. husband tried to manually shift, but vehicle would not go into overdrive. we pulled off the road, turned vehicle off and restarted. vehicle reacted correctly to accelerating with just a little sluggishness. transmission fluid was checked and it was fine. unfortunately, day trip was cancelled and children were very disappointed, because we were afraid to be too far from home and not be able to get back.

Over the last 6 months, the transmission in our 2004 quest has slipped out of gear while driving down the road. this has caused a safety concern for my wife as traffic mounts around us. *tr

Had the vehicle since 2004 as the original owner. vehicle has not been in an accident. heard a loud clunk when driving after removing foot from brake and after going over bumps. turned out the metal subframe of the vehicle has completely rusted out and separated from the frame of the vehicle. the steering crossarms and ball joint are loose because of this. it's a $4000 repair and car has only 120k miles. had to get new car. dealer said it's not safe to even drive and not worth fixing. *tr

2004 nissan quest. consumer writes in regards to ecm corrosion problems. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle stalled and it would not re-start. the dealer informed the consumer the intelligent power distribution module would also need to be replaced in order for the vehicle to run. *jb

Odometer , gas gauge. temperature gauge, stopped working, on the left side of dash making the vehicle not be able to pass inspection. *tr

Quest will jerk extremely hard after slowing down or letting of on the gas and then returning to normal speed. *tr

My battery keeps going dead if the van sits more then a day. i took it to a local mechanic but he could not find the problem. when i picked up my van the left side of the dash does not work. i looked up complaints on the computer and they are the same as mine. the ecm has rusted because of the placement in the van 2004 through 2009 are in the same place. i called nissan but the said they had no idea what i was talking about that i could not believe every thing i read on the internet. this is bad because now i can not get my van inspected because the dash does not work. i need my van to go to work. it cuts off for no reason. i cannot tell how much gas i have. i can tell how many miles i have that was the second thing that went. the first was the radio. they told me at nissan that i had to take it to a nissan mechanic but i can not afford $110.00 an hour. this should be a recall because all 2004 to 2009 van are made this way and are have electrical problems. please help. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, a rattling noise emitted from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the noise came from the bracket that holds the seat in the upright position. the contact stated that the failure only occurred when the seat was in the upright position. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 64,000.

My husband was accelerating after being at a complete stop at a sign and there was an exhaust pipe in the middle of the road. the pipe hit our muffler and after about 500 yards, both the passenger and driver's airbag deployed and the car alarm went off for 15-20 minutes. after having the van towed to an autobody shop, they could only find one point of impact in the muffler. we spoke to nissan and were told that there was no known issues and they would not do anything about the issue. our insurance is now totaling the vehicle. *tr

I took my car to the mechanic for an alternator, my mechanic discovered that the front subframe of the vehicle was rusted almost through and deemed the car unsafe to drive. we located a used subframe with difficulty because many of them were like this. seems to be a problem with the frame in this vehicle. if it had cracked there would have been an accident. nissan north america is uninterested because i did not go to the dealer. i have the rusted part. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact stated that the tcs and abs warning lights illuminated. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 44,000.

Loud knocking noise from are of transmission being told it is common in quest 2004 s the guide become loose and rattles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled. the contact mentioned that second before the failure occurred, the abs and the tire pressure monitoring system light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 105,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact stated that after taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for an unrelated issue, the mechanic informed her that the sub frame on the passenger's side was severely rusted. the manufacturer was notified about the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

I was driving with my son and the transmission line snapped. i was scared because i didn't know what happened. thank god my son who is disabled was not in the car. my mechanic said that this should not happen. when i got my car back my transmission is now very sick. i have always maintained all fluid changes at the correct time. my car is not the same. now today my oil pan was "eaten" from the transmission fluid leaking. i have had many issues with my quest. this car was not built with proper parts. i can't drive it but i have to keep it for my son is in a wheelchair and is severly disabled. *js

Drove it to a park about 1:00 p.m. stayed there til about 3:00 pm got home parked in front of house on street. went in back yard for a bbq about 20 to 30 minutes later noticed it started to smoke under hood toward the rear of engine compartment on passenger side about where pass. feet would be or behind glove box. within 5 minutes we had flames and by the time the fire dept got here it was a total loss. *tr

I got out of the car, turned it off and went on the house minutes later the car was on fire. the flames were big and they were in the front passenger side of the engine. i had just drove the car about an hour, there was no smell no sound no indicator lights nothing. the flames were big and car went up fast. *tr

Set of 4 new goodyear viva 2 tires purchased from wal-mart. one tire failed due to sidewall separation at 72 mph. was able to safely move from middle lane to right shoulder. wal-mart replaced the tire. tires have about 2,900 miles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the transmission slipped out of gears without warning. the failure recurred sporadically. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing who confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

After having driven my nissan quest to a friend's house, i was attempting to back out of the driveway. when i shifted into reverse, there was a loud thud from the transmission. i was able to back out of the driveway, but when i shifted into drive, there was again a loud thud. i accelerated and although the engine rpm increased, the van hardly moved. i should have been going 25mph, but was going only 5mph. i disengaged the overdrive button on the shifter and attempted to accelerate again. i was only able to go 10mph and the engine rpm indicated 3500rpm. i pulled the van over to the curb and came to a stop. i shifted into 3rd gear. there wasn't as loud of a thud, but there was a noticeable lurch forward. i was able to drive in 3rd gear to get home using sidestreets, however, i was turning 3500 rpm at 34mph. there had been no indication of any issues on the way over to my friend's house and the maintenance on this van has been pretty meticulous. the automatic transmission fluid level was check after i arrived home and the level indicates that it is full. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the engine revved with hesitation. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. the vehicle operate normally after waiting for one hour. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the contact was uncertain of the malfunction detected by the trouble code. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 94,000. the vin was unavailable.

My van indicated a problem with a mil on the dash. after getting it tested the code indicated an issue with a vent valve p0447. i replaced the suggested part and it did not fix the problem. after researching the issue, i focused my attention on the ecm as it controls all the sensors in the vehicle. i removed the ecm and noticed rust and corrosion right away. nissan does not consider it be a defect, however the ecm is mounted under the leaf screen where water is supposed to drain. upon removing the cover to the ecm it was discovered that the corrosion from the water ate away at the metal and created a hole in the sealed ecm and allowed water to get and cause damage to the circuit board. my problem was only 1 sensor, but it won't pass required emission in my state. there were some reports of drivability issues by others that had the dealer tell them they need the ecm replaced and it was not covered under warranty. this is a design flaw and should be replaced by the manufacturer. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, there was an abnormal scraping noise heard from the front end of the vehicle. the contact also mentioned that the air bag warning light would illuminate intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver's side caliper, brakes, rotors, front brake, front driver's side wheel bearing, passenger’s side lower control arm, and the frame needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 114,000. updated 06/15/16*lj

2004 nissan quest. consumer writes in regards to a faulty design/ installation of engine control module. *smd the consumer stated the ecm was installed directly under the windshield plastic cowl. the open mesh cowl would drain all the water directly onto the ecm. it was how water dripped on the ecm's enclosure, that caused the corrosion prematurely. the repairman even decided not to install the replacement in its original bracket to avoid accumulating moisture.

No incident yet. i was informed by nissan service that the front engine and suspension support frame has a hole rusted through and needs replacement. apparently this is a known design issue. there is no reason a hole should form in a frame support member if safely designed. it is difficult for an average vehicle owner or non-nissan garage to notice this problem so many vehicles may have it. the most obvious time the frame would break would be during a high speed bump. it would be hazardous if the frame broke during travel resulting in possible loss of control of vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact stated that the automatic sliding door became partially jammed. the contact attempted to close the door manually and noticed that the door was not on track. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000. the vin was unavailable.

On november 27, 2013, while parked outside of my home, my 2004 nissan quest burst into flames. the car within seconds was completely engulfed in flames, and there was nothing anyone could do but get as far away from it as possible and hope there would be no injuries or fatalities. the car is totaled, and i need answers as to how a car that is parked all of a sudden bursts into flames. i believe that this needs to be investigated. my 2004 nissan quest cut off on me at a stop sign on october 31, 2013. when i got out of the car i could smell antifreeze. i had it towed to cowles nissan that evening. when i got to cowles nissan they were about to close, but i was able to rent a car from them while mine would be getting looked at and hopefully fixed the next day. the next day a representative from cowles nissan called me and told me that the rear coolant pump needed fixing and that'™s why the car cut off and wouldn'™t start. they replaced the pump and refilled it with antifreeze. i had my windshield wipers fixed because they said as they did a courtesy multipoint inspection the wipers weren'™t working because of a wiper link issue. when i went to pick up the car i noticed on the receipt that there was an oil leak issue and air filter issue that was discovered in the multipoint inspection. they also noted that my timing chain was noisy at startup and that it would need to be diagnosed further to get to the root of the problem. at no time was i told that the car wasnt safe to drive. on november 10, 2013 i noticed that there was a humming sound coming from the car, off and on, and then the passenger side headlight went out. i took the car in to fix the headlight on 11/22/2013, but i wasnt hearing the humming sound then. i started hearing the humming sound again close to thanksgiving (11/26/2013) and planned to take the car back in after the holiday.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact stated that the led lights on the instrument cluster malfunctioned and none of the readings could be seen. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the instrument cluster replaced. the dealer stated that while attempting to replace the instrument cluster, the mileage could not be retrieved to transfer into the new cluster. the dealer stated in order to know the true accumulated mileage of the vehicle, the instrument cluster could not be changed. the failure mileage was 65,000.

Driving on a local single lane road in the early evening (dusk) and the weather was clear and dry. the drivers air bag deployed. there was no impact with the vehicle. *tr

Vehicle lost speed dramatically on the road. car would not drive more than 10 mph, no increase in rpms with accelerator depressed. mechanic reports ecm failed while driving due to rust development. ecm is placed in unprotected location directly under windshield drain. nissan offers no fix. *tr

Rattling noise that increases as i accelerate. i assumed it was part of the exhaust system only to find out it is a timing chain issue which can cost at a minimum of $1800 for labor that does not include parts. i have contacted several mechanics in my area and they won't even deal with this issue due to the way nissan has put the timing chain in the 2004 quest. *tr

The last number on the odometer reading is not readable. i have seen several cars with this same problem. i called nissan and they opened a case. the case number is [xxx]. a nissan dealer in pennsylvania called me and told me it can not be fixed. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

The last digit on the odometer reading on the car is not readable. i've seen several cars with this problem. i called nissan and they opened a case. the case number is [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Vehicle coming off turnpike entering onto the interstate would not accelerate past 45 mph onto the interstate almost ran over by vehicles when i was coming off the ramp. very dangerous. managed to get van to a safe place where we had it towed to our home. we had our mechanic look at it and he diagnosed it as the timing chain tensioners needed replacing and it had jumped time. he would not touch it since this is a known problem and there is a technical service bulletin issued for this year van concerning the tensioners. had it then towed to nissan and they quoted 1700 to fix the mechanic even stated that it is a huge problem and he is seeing at least 1 a week with this very same issue. but nissan wont issue a recall. is it going to take some fatalities for them to wake up and realize this is serious. after work performed to van they called and said it is still misfiring that they found valve cover leaking oil on spark plugs another 600 dollars to fix this. i just replaced spark plugs in 2010. also replaced brakes 3 times and tires 2 times now. alternator also replaced. i bought this van hoping it would be a safe and reliable van for my family to enjoy for a long time it has low miles and i hate to get rid of it. i am at the point though that i keep putting money into it thinking we will be able to be safe and next thing you know something else is wrong. i feel nissan should recall all models affected and fix this plastic tensioner on the metal chain, they know better this is a way for them to become richer off the people that trusted them. never will my family or friends buy nissan again> since this has happened i have talked with many people that own or have owned a quest and they were not happy either. please start a investigation before we lose a life. *tr

My 2004 nissan quest se would loose power when slowing down to 30 mpr. i was told that 2nd or 3rd gears are lock engaged. it would then make a load crushing sound like the transmission was knocking against the gears. this is very hard to drive early in the morning. i took the vehicle to aamco. they told me that i can have a rebuilt transmission for about $2300.00. i don't know about you but i can not afford this on my income and out of work. do anyone have a solution to this problem? *tr

While driving to work, i noticed my van was having acceleration problems. from a stop sign when i drove the engine revved up to almost 5000 rpm then shifted hard into 2nd gear on my automatic transmission. then while driving 40 mph the vehicle felt like it was continually shifting between gears. then when i tried to park at my works parking lot, the van would not shift into reverse at all. then would i took it to the nissan dealership they charged me $93.50 on 02/27/2013 and told me i needed a new transmission and the cost would be approximately $2500. i've only had the vehicle for less than three years. *tr

Heard a ticking noise when starting up my car but subsided after it warmed up gradually over the month it got very loud. brought it to nissan dealer in pompano beach and they said it was timing chain needs replacement for a cost of 2,300 dollars! i researched this and see that it is a frequently voiced complaint and is happening very prematurely 50 -90 thousand miles.. ridiculous expensive and dangerous, also ! need replacement of control arms at a cost of 800 dollars! i also see that this is a common complaint with nissans....i am generally the only one in the van we are a family o three with three vehicles ,it was garaged kept never use it to haul anything more than a suitcase once in awhile what is my recourse, what can i do to get some assistance so i can repair it before my self or passenger gets killed on the highway when the chain breaks?... *tr

I was driving about 50 mph when i heard a noise coming out of the engine crank noise when i stopped to check , the engine stopped and never started again i towed to garage and they say it is the timing chain. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. while driving approximately 10 mph, the contact the slip, abs, and tcs warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle suddenly stalled. the failure recurred four times while traveling at various speeds. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

My nissan quest has been making a rattling noise that is progressively getting worse. i took it in today and was told that i had problems with the timing chain and that i should take it to a dealer or engine shop that is equipped to fix such an issue. one of the reasons i favored buying this car was because of the fact that nissan uses a timing chain rather than a timing belt. thus, i wouldn't have the expense of replacing a timing belt in the future. i was lead to believe that timing chains would not be something that i would need to fix. because this problem is prevalent among quest owners, i believe that nissan should recall their vehicles that suffer from the same design flaw. if nissan doesn't address this issue, someone is going to get injured or killed as a result of one of their faulty timing belts breaking while one of their faulty cars is being driven. *tr

My mechanic noticed severe rotting of right side of subframe which holds the engine and other important car parts in place. i was made aware that if the subframe broke, the engine would fall out and the right wheel would slide to the side, causing complete loss of control of the car. very dangerous, possibly fatal. i was lucky it was found before such an accident occurred. i have found two other similar complaints about the subframe rotting out. there is a drip from the air conditioner that is designed to fall right on this important structure and pools there. my fear is that others are unaware of the structural issue and could not be so lucky to find it in time before fatality occurs. i believe the car needs to be recalled to fix the improper drainage of the air conditioning. *tr *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. while parked, the contact noticed that the instrument panel gauges were not providing any accurate readings. the contact stated the vehicle had been parked for two days during a hurricane prior to the failure. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 66,100.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact stated that the vehicle started to make a loud noise and the warning lamps for the abs system and traction controls illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the abs pump actuator was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 102,000.

A family trip from st augustine heading southbound on i-95 towards w.palm beach 75 miles into journey the vehicle shuts down with no warning signs. had this van towed to nearest repair shop 25 miles and had the throttle body replace. there was no check engine light on prior to this repair. parts that was defective was the throttle body, ignition coil and was told by repair shop a possible defective fuel injector. *tr

I have had an intermittent electrical issue with my nissan quest for the last few years (since 60,000 miles, now at 100,000 miles). the dealer has been unable to properly diagnose this issue over a period of years, and it is a safety concern. suddenly the speedometer drops to zero when i am driving and all the dashboard hazard lights go on. when i am able to pull over and turn off and restart the car, the check engine light remains on and the car is ok for a few days/weeks/months. then it all happens again. they have changed sensors, tightened all electrical connections, and now would like to change the abs actuator assembly. i notice online that this is a problem that many owners of 2004 quests have, and seems to be a serious safety issue. i have not allowed my children to drive my car. i feel this needs a recall from nissan to correct. *tr

2004 nissan quest. consumer states safety problem with the power windows and power doors *tgw the consumer stated the passenger side window would not stay closed. when the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, he was informed to fix the problem it would require replacing the motor, which would be very expensive. the consumer declined the repair. later on, the window reverted back to its proper closing procedure and operated as it was designed. however, the driver's window would not close automatically and the consumer was forced to hold down the button manually. the door on the passenger side would not close completely. it would stop about half way. the consumer had to physically push the door closed which lasted for weeks. then, suddenly the door began closing correctly without any attempt at repair. the sliding door on the driver's side didn't function as it should. it all started when the consumer's grandson was exiting the vehicle by pushing the open button from the inside. as he was getting out, the door reversed itself before it opened completely and began closing, hitting him and wouldn't stop as it was supposed to when meeting an object. fortunately, he was only frightened, but not injured. the door continued to malfunction, so the consumer no longer used it anymore. the consumer referenced recall # 04v186000. however, his vin was not included in the recall. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact stated that there was a rumbling noise coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. the contact also stated that all of the lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the abs actuator needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 136,000.

1). transmission - 29,889 mi. to present. serviced 6 times. constantly shifts up and down at school zone speed, loud clunk when decelerating at 40 mph, loud clunk when decelerating in highway exit curve. dealer says everything is working to specs...nothing fixed. 2). brakes - 46,363 & 55,204 mi. new front and rear brakes installed. at 73,014 miles van needs new brakes and rotors. 26,651 highway miles. wallace nissan service said nissan used undersized rotors for vehicle weight and tire size, hence need for frequent replacements. 3). electrical - 04/05/2010, 64,194 mi. the vdc and ck engine lights came on, van speed very erratic...5 to 40mph all by itself, stalled several times. dealer computer diagnosis...faulty sensors in crankshaft and camshaft $209.07. 10/03/2011, 72,547 mi. same vdc and erratic speed. dealer's initial diagnosis, faulty throttle sensor, installed new sensor...same problem, upon further investigation dealer found the ecm unit was totally corroded and had to be replaced. $962.16. nissan mechanics say it was a faulty design location of the ecm right under the windshield wiper cowling which allowed water to enter the ecm, corrode it and cause its eventual failure. in subsequent year models of the quest, nissan moved the ecm to a more protected area. 4). electrical - sliding rear door sensors continue to fail as the door shuts to prevent injury to a person with a hand in the way. sliding doors continue to rattle even after 6 service visits to fix it. 5). electrical. rear hatch motor and lock mechanisms continue to break down even after 6 service visits and $1,164.94 in repair costs. 6). other problems involve: faulty backup sensors, serviced 4 times $285.88. same drive belts replaced twice within 26,651 miles and $250.00, leaking sunroof and skylights, nissan had to replace the entire roof because of severe rust. overall, van is crap! *tr

We were going over loveland pass in colorado. as soon as we started going back down the engine failed. i had to drift with no power to a shoulder to pull off on. my two kids were in the car and were scared about me having no power. had to wait an hour to tow it. the garage said the timing belt broke, $1900 to fix....... *tr

Timing chain rattling. *js

Timing chain tensioner broke causing timing chain to rattle loudly. nissan said the repair would be about $2,400.00. apparently this is a very common problem with the nissan 3.5 engine and should be subject to a recall. *js

See link http://questdriver.com/node/546my ecm went out on the highway, leaving my wife and a van load of kids stranded. my warranty had run out and the mechanic i brought it to told me it was rusted out and caused a fire in the ecm. the frame has a design flaw that allows snow and water to sit in the mount that holds it causing it to rust out.( the replacement has holes in it so this doesn't happen again showing that it should have been recalled! i am having the same trouble as everyone else, i get a run around from nissan that i have to take it to their dealership pay $1500 repair bill and if there is a recall i might get paid back! i don't have $1500 to blow i have a family that needs a reliable van! *tr

Fuel level gauge does not read accurately. check engine light on. car will not pass the state of ct dmv emission program. *tr

I own a 2004 nissan quest. i recently had to replace the timing chain at a cost of $1500.00. i am quite angry about this since i have recently found out that many other owners are also experiencing the same problem with the quest. this is an issue nissan should have recalled the car for. i was told hat if this chain had broken while i was drivng, it could cause teh the engine tro seize. well that is just great to know that i hand my daughter the keys to this car and they could have been killed. is that what you are waiting for..someone to die before you realize how big a problem this is? i have also read that other makes of nissan are also experiencing this problem. nisssan should be held responsible for this repair. i have always purchased nissan, but with these kind of costly repairs and dangerous issue at hand, i will definately choose another maker if nissan does not come forward with a recall and reinburse those of us that have already had pay for these costly repairs. i am very disapointed with nissan, since i am sure they are aware of this problem and have done nothing about it. *tr

There is a loud, annoying and dangerous rattling sound coming from the motor. based on what seems like hundreds of thousands of complaints and many opinions from very experienced mechanics, it is the timing chain - the whole thing- from the chain, tensioners and everything associated with the entire timing chain mechanism. this is absurdly annoying, extremely dangerous and outrageously labor intensive and expensive to fix. i, like so many others out there, put my family in this vehicle on a daily basis and have to wonder just how safe this thing is. what happens if the chain breaks? what happens if it breaks while on a major highway? i just had my family to florida this summer - can't imagine that scenario. obviously, this problem exists absolutely everywhere with this vehicle. *tr

I went to my local nissan dealership for an oil change and was very surprised to have them to tell me i needed a timing chain replacement. i was so surprised because i have had this van at the dealer for repair at least four times over the past two months and was told there were no problems with the van. i feel that nissan knows there is a problem with this timing chain due to the comments the service techs were making.this is a $3800 repair that is due to poor design by nissan, i was told they put the metal timing chain on a plastic guide. i feel that nissan should have to make this right with its customers asap!

The fuel gauge indicator is inaccurate. after the vehicle was completely fuel up, it only indicate 3/4 of a tank on the fuel gauge indicator. up on subsequent restart of vehicle (2 time), the fuel level indicator finally read full. *tr

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. *tr

My car engine has been making a clicking noise for the past 10,000 miles and seems to be getting worse. on taking it into the dealer at approx 95,000 miles, they told me i needed to have the timing chain replaced with other incidentals for a cost of approx $3200., $2300 alone for the timing belt aspect. i did not follow through with the timing chain repair but only the repair of the high speed steering hose. i have been reviewing the timing chain reports and it definitely seem that nissan has a problem with failing timing chains and it does seem like a manufacturing defect and as such should be recalled. i strongly recommend that nhtsa start an investigation into recalling all the nissan timing chain vehicles. *tt

We were northbound in motion just leaving a light controlled intersection, on a green, when struck extremely hard on driver side. we were in motion and other person attempted to come from westside exiting a bakery, mid street, to make left turn and head same direction as us (northbound) but failed. other driver said two vehicles stopped and waived her out. she sped across two southbound lanes, did not stop in the turning merging lane, kept going straight across those 3 lanes, her front end struck driver side door traveling down the right side of our minivan, crushed middle door the hardest ,to driver side rear wheel well. we never saw her. damages totaled $4,784.39. vehicle towed to cerritos nissan body shop, from lake elsinore. impact severe instrument panel showed warning the side door open. the problem is, repairs completed on 9/28/11, we go to pick up vehicle, when we are about to leave, we see the odometer indicator and fuel gauge not displaying any numbers. both gauges working fine, prior to accident. bodyshop took a picture upon the vehicle's arrival of the display panel documenting mileage and fuel. however, now cerritos nissan, after having care, custody, and control of the vehicle, for 3 weeks, claims that the liquid crystal just went bad due to age of car. moreover, want us to pay to fix it. there was no problem prior to the accident or car?s arrival to the shop. diagnosis of the problem, i find this response suspect. the shop also indicated many times customer leave the shop and call back with this complaint. we never left the premises. i goggle this issue shows due to moisture or cold weather is a cause for this issue occurring. was the vehicle left unprotected and subject to conditions to cause this? http://questdriver.com/node/764#comment-1666 please investigate. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact stated the slip warning light illuminated, causing the brakes to fail when applied. the contact had to constantly pump the brakes in order for the vehicle to decelerate. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where they inspected the lines and the brakes but could not find any failures. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 107,081.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact was standing outside of the passenger side automated sliding door placing a child seat in the vehicle when her child depressed the close door button. the automated sliding door closed without detecting the contact was in the path of the door. the contact sustained scratches and bruises to her left leg. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics and was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

My 2004 nissan quest began shutting down while driving, even at significant highway speeds, requiring the vehicle to be pulled over and restarted. vehicle has 69,923 miles at the time it was diagnosed with a corroded engine control module that needed to be replaced. i now understand this is a common problem that seems to be more of a design flaw than an "environmental factor" as nissan calls it. this vehicle has been well maintained. i did not expect a $1,500.00 repair bill nor did i expect such a compromise to my families safety while driving on the highway. it just shuts down without warning, no power, no ability to control the vehicle!!! i was lucky. *tr

Warning lights "slip", "tcs off" and "service engine soon" would intermittently remain on well past ignition -- usually after the engine had struggled to start. dashboard "tcs on" switch did nothing to remedy this. sometimes, even when the van was being driven at 25 to 55mph, these lights would suddenly pop on and the engine would stall out, depriving me of most of my steering and braking capabilities with traffic right behind me. in my area, the main highway is heavily traveled, full of curves and often narrows to 2 lanes with very limited shoulders. the engine dying unexpectedly on this road is a safety hazard not only to everyone in my vehicle but to oncoming traffic as well. i am frequently followed by fully-loaded logging trucks and semis, whose drivers would find it extremely difficult (if not impossible) to avoid hitting me, especially if i were in a spot where i could not coast all the way off the road. after reading numerous online complaints of others having the same engine problem, i wrote to nissan reporting the danger, suggesting a recall. (file #7197243) they refused to cover repair because my warranty had expired. told me to take my quest to a dealership, who wanted $104 just to hook up their diagnostic equipment, plus the actual repair costs. the problem -- a faulty camshaft sensor -- was subsequently fixed by a local shop. the mechanic there told me that the mechanics' "crystal ball" hotline was reporting frequent failures of this component -- in addition to a tsb nissan put out on the problem. (so, they are aware!) given the importance of this sensor for safe operation of their engines, shouldn't the company address the high failure rate of the ones installed in their vehicles, regardless of mileage? i hope you will look into this before lives are lost as a result of nissan's refusal to acknowledge and deal with this safety issue. *tr

Loud rattling in my engine when i start my van and when i drive through town. very embarrassing! mechanic thinks it is the timing chain tensioners in the engine that is going to cost over $3,500. i only have 94,000 miles on the van so it should not be doing this! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle began to lose power as smoke was seen coming from under the hood. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where they diagnosed that the electrical system was completely burned. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 90,000.

The car had been exhibitng various light warnings. the car was checked and the light indicators were not correct. no problems were evident. i parked the car in front of my home. two hours after paring the car it began to smoke. the fire department was called and the fire was put out. the harness burned due to an electrical malfunction that is not considered wear and tear. it is due to a design or manufacture that put me and my property in potential harms way. this report is filed in an effort to protect other nissan owners and to alert the company of a design flaw,

There is an awful ticking sound coming from the engine. my car has been serviced my nissan repeatedly and it's still making the noises. now i've been told it's the timing chain. after reading up on this issue it's apparent that there a widespread problem with this part in the nissan quests. *tr

At a regular dealer visit for an oil change, i was told that i have a broken timing chain guide on my 04 nissan quest. the cost of this repair is approximately $1800. upon doing some research, i discovered that this is a fairly common issue with 04 quests and it appears to happen between 60 -90,000 miles (mine is just over 80,000). link is attached: http://questdriver.com/node/835. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 to 25 mph she noticed that in became difficult to shift gears. also, when she tried to accelerate to higher speeds there was hesitation. the vehicle was then inspected by a independent mechanic and they advised her that it may be a valve inside of the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000. the vin was unavailable.

Van driving odd, dealer found that engine mount was broke. dealer replaced engine mount saying it was serious issue and seen often in nissans. *tr

Nissan 2004 quest, while driving and making left in intersection van dies. take it in to nssan dealership and unable to run diagnostic test due to engine not running. they believe its a timing chain problem and need to open engine.other consumer reports with problems with timing belts. we're a family of seven, if it would have happened while on freeway most likely would have had fatalities involved. nissan refuses to practice any goodwill financial assistance. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact was driving 45 mph when the entire front end of the vehicle began shaking violently. the tires were changed and new tires were installed but the shaking persisted. the tire sensor and air bag warning light continued to illuminate continuously. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle and did not attempt to repair or inspect the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 84,000.

The timing chain guides (teflon based material) in the vq35 engines were prematurely causing audible rubbing and banging upon start up and early warm up idle conditions. this premature wear of the tension guides is a safety hazard due to the fact that the timing chain has undo slack from early degradation of tension guides which may cause the timing chain to wear/break prematurely and without warning while driving at highway speeds. this would cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly and put the lives of the vehicles occupants in danger of possibly being struck my oncoming vehicles. *ln

There are major problems with the shifter/transmission on my 2004 nissan quest van. the problems started a few years ago when parked on a slight incline and the van wouldn't shift into reverse. i called the dealership and they advised me to pull forcefully on the shifter to make it shift. it did shift but this has continued to be a common problem. after about a year of dealing with this, the shifter started to not engage in the correct position indicated on the dash and i would have to play around with it to get it to engage in the correct gear (it looked like it was in drive according to the base of the shifter, but was actually still in neutral). there were other symptoms such as having to push the shifter firmly in to park to remove the key. fast forward to today and i finally discovered what has been happening. i went to shift in reverse on an incline and had to very forcefully pull the shifter into reverse. after doing so, the dash and the base of the shifter are mismatched by a whole gear. *tr

I owned a nissan quest 2004 3.5 sl that has 66,556 miles, i was very happy with this car until last september, when out of the blue my nissan will brake down in the middle of the beltway or stall if i stopped at a red light or stop sign, the engine will die completely with no warning signs, i took this car to the dealer passport nissan of alexandria va for the 3rd time yesterday because my van keep stalling any time i drive under 5mph or brake to a stop. this after i was told for 2nd time that they fixed the problem in a message they left me saying ¿we were able to duplicate the problem and fixed, we had to re-program the engine idle, that is fixed we drove it many times today and definitely is fixed¿. but when i drove it back the next morning taking my kids to school my nissan kept stalling and got worse because now the accelerator is shaking the car whenever i need to speed up. frustrated again i called the technician to let him know what happened and he told me this¿there is nothing else we can do, we can¿t fix the problem, and my advise to you is to buy another car!!¿ i also got a note from the same technician saying this ¿no dtc¿s, we are unable to duploc customer¿s stalling issue. recommend trying another nissan dealer for 2nd opinion¿. my husband asked them, why in less than 24hrs their message had changed from fixed to this? they have no answers to this questions and since is not safe to drive i left my van parked at the dealer passport nissan of alexandria va. *tr

Driving my 2004 nissan quest with approx 61000 miles at 55 mph on local highway when it sounded like the side of car was hit. i pulled over and found my passenger power sliding door rail cover, a piece (~4ft by 5 to 8 inches) had nearly completely detached from the car except for bent back bracket. i could not remove (piece wedge into tail light) so i pushed it in as best as possible and drove home. very fortunate the piece did not detach completely and hit the vehicle behind. this could have caused some serious damage, maybe even hurt someone. i found other reports of this safety/design problem occurring with 2004 quest. the metal cover was bent, the taillight assembly cracked around the edge and some nasty scratches in the paint. this piece is attached by small plastic grommet clips that seem brittle. poorly designed since the rear is attached under the taillight and the front with plastic clips. if they would have put the metal tab in the front also this would have never happened. took it to the dealer in kennesaw,ga and they said it would be $700 to fix and it would not be covered as a manufactures defect. called nissan corporate and they dragged their feet for a few days and called me back and said they would assist in any way due to being out of warranty. it is a real shame because i have had 2 nissans previously (trucks) and i will probably never buy another nissan. corporate was very cold and short, zero customer service in mind. *tr

My nissan quest 2004 has problems with the sliding door- it opens but closes immediately - almost trapping my 4 year once. also, it does not lock fully and so there is a beeping sounds when the van is started and driven for a while, when closing the door from the button inside, there was a noise and beep and it would not close at times until 3 or 4 trials. *tr

Bad vibration when braking, changed rotors and pads on front brakes seem to make the problem less but after a period of time a clunking noise 5000 miles was starting to be heard. control arm ball joint on right side had excessive play and was replaced, but that did not get ride of the shudder in the braking situation. told it was warped brakes, replaced break rotors and pads 1000 miles . still no difference in the shudder is still there rotated the tires no difference in the shudder. i had new tires in the car when the right front wheel fell off. no stud-lugs could be found and major damage to front fender and bumper. our au pair driver reported a noise coming from somewhere but visual inspection did not indicate where the problem was. continued to drive when the noise became louder pull off interstate to shoulder at about 15 mph tile fell off. body and mechanical work will be done. to correct the problem. *tr

We bought our quest used from a honda dealership in december 2008. we were told it was in very good condition. the electric doors do not always open or close when we want them to... they seem to have a mind of their own. the passenger airbags turn themselves on and off. after only driving it for a few months, the front end started popping when we would turn a corner. we checked the lower ball joints, being as this is a typical characteristic. there was no problem with them. we continued to drive it. about 3 months ago, the van started shaking real bad when we would brake, and the front tires started lifting tread. we took the van to a mechanic to check the alignment and source of shaking. he told us the alignment was fine... no adjustments were needed. he said the popping was the ball joints. we bought two new ball joints, and upon removing the control arm and ball joint assembly, we realized the problem was in the rear bushing of the front control arm, not the ball joint. the rubber is rotted out. you can not see this problem until you remove the whole arm. i was told i had to hit a curb really hard to break these, but have not hit any curbs hard ever in this van. i feel the dealer should have to fix this, since i have noticed this is an extrememly reoccuring problem with this year/make/model. upon replacing the tires, the new ones treads are lifting. they were replaced 6 weeks ago. *tr

At only 85,000 miles both front control arms needed to be replaced. cause of failure - the front struts had worn out, once they wore out they placed additional stress on the control arms which failed. total bill just $1,783.00. the dealership did not see this when they replaced the brakes approx 3 weeks prior. we noticed it, because the front end started making a crunching noise when the brakes were applied, and i thought it had to do with the brakes that were just replaced. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. the dealer advised replaced the oxygen sensor to correct the failure, however 2 weeks after the repair the failure recurred. the current and failure mileage was 94,000. updated 12/10/10. *lj updated 12/17/10*jb

1. check engine light, transmission hesitance, transmission loss of gear and grinding. also while in drive vehicle will roll backwards. 2. infrequent, but in three years of ownership a failure occurs once every three months. 3. no repairs have been done. *tr

Exterior surface of headlight -polycarbonate lenses exhibiting oxidation and deterioration causing reduced roadway illumination and reduced turn signal illumination. headlights should be produced with a coating durable enough to prevent such oxidation and deterioration of the polycarbonate surface, at least for the life of the vehicle. *tr

Car vibrates badly while braking. has been to dealer three times for problem but not fixed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact stated when starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine but the noise would cease once he began driving. the contact stated he has heard the noise for over a year. the dealer advised that the timing chain would need to be replaced at the owner¿s expense. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 93,000.

Power steering hose was leaking when turning sharp there is a knocking noise. *tr

2004 nissan quest van engine shut off while i was driving on the highway and lost it acceleration twice while driving locally. i just got this van for only a month. nissan canada this is not safe at all. i bought this van because i have small children. if you have a heart, please check on all the van because this could caused serious accidents. i don't what to do with this one now. if i had known this problem i would get some other van. i need help! *tr

Whenever we hit the brakes our 2004 nissan quest shutters and shakes. we first reported the problem at about 23,000 miles. van has been to the dealer at least 5 times for this problem. mechanic can never find anything wrong. on our own we have replaced the front rotors when it was discovered both original rotors had warped, replaced the brake pads three times, and turned the rotors 6 months after replacing them (79k miles). van goes back into the dealer next week again to have the problem addressed again as it has gotten worse. i am stationed with the military away from home, and my wife uses the quest as her only transportation with our toddlers, older children, and guests. van now has 114k miles. *tr

The bad connection to the dash lights i think involve the overdrive on & off, side door opening and back door (no problem with back door yet). there is also a problem with the front left assembly located at the tire. i make a sharp right to transfer the weight to the left and i get a bad vibration. something is loose or bad bearings. i told nissan of smithtown located in long island,ny about the problem all they said was "ok". they would not give me a appointment to come in. but nissan of smithtown did charge me $90( under warr.) to have the slipping transmission looked at. now they have law suits for other things they did from the attorney general office. i like to have my cash back. i also like to add the windshield cracked about six months ago in the middle. must be at least two feet long. the body is twisting too much. you may reach me e-mail. thank you for your time and consideration. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact stated when driving at speeds of at least 55 mph and applying the brake, the vehicle would abnormally shake and vibrate violently. in addition, the vehicle was also pulling to the right. the vehicle was taken to the dealer at least 10 times and the dealer would only advise there were no failures in the vehicle. the dealer contributed the failure to the contacts manner of driving the vehicle. the brakes were replaced five times in an attempt to correct the failure but to no avail. the contact stated the brakes needed to be replaced again. the failure mileage was 40,330 and the current mileage was approximately 104,000.

2004 nissan quest van - i was traveling 55 mph and all of a sudden the van had no power it just slowed down, the steering froze and it stalled in mid-traffic. i didn't even have enough notice to pull off the side of the road. worse of all, the brakes didn't work i slammed on the emergency brake and looked for a curb to coast into and stop. i took the van in to the dealer. they looked at it and told me they needed to replace the throttle body. after replacing the throttle body with a new one it took them over 6 hours - the mechanic returned and said the new throttle body would not communicate with the computerized system, so he took out the new throttle body and put my old one back in. now i'm being told it is possibly the ecm not sending power to the fuel injector. as i checked on the internet, this is caused by the computer getting corroded from the location due to a poor seal leading it to give out anytime. it costs around $1200. the ecm is part of the emissions systems and as such should be covered for 8yrs/130,000km. my vehicle has 93,000 miles. a number of folks have complained to nissan as this is a serious safety hazard and imany of us transport small children (in my case, my grandchildren). if i lose power on the highway i have no way to steer or brake. what can we do? these vans were purchased to cart large numbers of passengers. do we have to lose a small child's life before action is taken? is this situation not as serious as the current toyota brake situation? thank you for your attention. *tr

I have nissan quest 2004 mini van. 2 weeks back one day my son 7 year old got trapped in the 3rd row seat on the passenger side. we couldn't take him out. if i try to loose the belt the it keep locking finally i had to cut the seat belt. usually if the belt locksup then if you release the belt it usually frees up but it didn't do it . luckily this happened when got to back to home and my kids were trying to come out of the van. i think this needs a little attention. i don't know if this is faulty seat belt or faulty mechanism. i strongly believe this mechanism was faulty and there is a possibility of kids getting trapped if they are not properly using seat belts. mainly if the lock and release mechanism is not working properly. *tr

Nissan quest 2004 buzzing/whining noise from timing chain area and cause van to stall

I have a 2004 nissan quest i have to replace the rotors about every 5,000 miles because they warp and cause the vehicle to shake when applying the brakes. this problem has also caused damage to the wheel bearings. it seems that the brake rotors are to small for the vehicle. i cant afford to keep replacing the rotors and brakes it is unsafe for me and my family. i contacted nissan but they wont do anything, there are reports of this problem all over the internet. *tr

Transmission held car to 20mhp then after shifting back and fort it goes back to normal. engine dies here and there, when break pedal is pressed car steering wheel shakes. this almost cause an accident. dealer took this car many time and they tell me. that they can't duplicate the noise. researching online i found many complaints about this car and most of them says that the transmission brain is faulty. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the power sliding door would open while the vehicle was in operation. also the door would not fully close. the manufacturer was contacted, but they would not assume responsibility for any repairs made to the door mechanism. he was ineligible for a free remedy because his vehicle identification number was excluded from recall campaign id number: 04v186000(latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch). the failure mileage was 58,000 and the current was 63,000.

My 2004 nissan quest se caught on fire and was totaled. the vehicle has been acting strange and 5 days prior to the fire was the last day i drove it. it would not crank after i put it in the garage and so i was going to have it towed to the nissan dealer the next week. it was not touched after that day until we were awoke by our smoke alarms. we opened our garage door as it was the nearest exit only to realize the fire was in the garage. when we went outside around to the garage we saw that the fire was coming from under the hood of the van out the windshield and passenger side front tire. *tr

The brakes have to be changed at least 3-4 times a year, and rotors had to be changed because they were about a 1/2 in. gone. steering wheel began to shake every time i had to brake. brakes never stop squeaking. finally had to put new calipers in about a week ago i finally thought my brakes would be working fine again. worked good for one day, squeaking came back every time i brake, still hear scrapping noise from the brakes. one problem after another with this car. when it rains from front window leaks into the glasses holder since i purchased the car. yesterday the passenger sliding door has a hook at the back of the door when it closes it hooks to it also, the piece fell into the door now the door does not close right. the sensor thinks the door is open so now the bottom lights stay on. this was the worse purchase i may have done. since i bought the car its been problems know wonder they only gave a 3 year warranty on it. sometimes i put my car in drive and it fails to take off, so i have to put turn it off wait a few seconds then try it again. so what is next to fail? even the back panel that covers the lights near the license plate fell off. my biggest problem i worry about is the brakes because i have 5 kids i really think this is a defect on this car and from what i read i am not alone on the brake issue. i really think they have to do something about the brakes. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. on 4 separate occurrences, when the consumer pressed the key fob to open the passenger door, it would malfunction and close without warning while passengers were attempting to enter the vehicle. during the 4th malfunction of the door, the consumer was standing outside the vehicle bending over the passenger car seat , when all of a sudden she heard a ball bearing fall inside the wall of the van and rolled one half inch and then the door began to close. the door hit the consumer on her left hip and advanced her pelvis to the right and continued closing until her back right upper thigh made contact with the d-ring in the door frame. the door continued to close pressing her thigh even more. the door malfunctioned again by not sensing the consumer's presence in the door jamb and automatically retracted the door. the consumer placed her left shoulder on the door and pushed as hard as she could until the door retracted in manual mode. the consumer sustained a bruise to her skin and muscle of the back oh her right upper thigh. updated 08/11/09.*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact stated that the ecm failed and stalled the computer in the vehicle. the vehicle is under warranty, but the dealer and manufacturer did not cover the repair cost. the contact paid $1,300 to repair the vehicle. the dealer stated that the ecm failed due to corrosion build-up. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 73,403.

My van had the red key warning light go on and smelled like electrical burning. i had it towed immediately to a nissan dealer kelly nissan lynnfield ma. they did check the bulletins until after test driving it twice and burning out the ignition coils they just replaced and burned out my catalytic converter (they put a new one on without reporting it) they were advised in writing not to do any work except replace the coils they said they burned out and only then at no cost to me. they replaced more than what was originally written, charged me and when they test drove it and ruined the converter it sucked up debris into the engine and destroyed my engine. called corporate nissan who said they could not help ( after they gave a 300.00 coupon because of the deception prior to finding out about the damaged engine). it all started from a loose ground wire that caused the coils to overwork and burned out. i ended up paying about $900 for repairs because the misdiagnosed and damaged parts, now the engine is estimated at 6800. to replace. i m disabled and barely able to afford the roof over my head and food. this is unacceptable behavior, niss says the dealers are independantly owned, yet they l have the same maker. i kept the coils they put in however they removed a box with the first replaced ones and did to put them all back for me as instructed. i have two technicians one a nissan tech who says it is directly due to kelly nissan's misdiagnosis and driving of the car to the point of burning up the parts. what does a consumer need to do to protect themselves? the car is out of warranty. all parts except the converter they also kept and the initial coils i have. the van was towed to the shop i used and engine light came on immediately from first time driven still in dealer lot, they could to find problem although heard sound from engine and read the misfire codes until second look after it started pouring smoke out the exhaust and sound became so bad and car was deemed unsafe to drive. *tr

My nissan quest stops while driving ... *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. while driving 50 mph, the sliding doors opened automatically. the electronic control would not close the doors. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v186000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch). the vehicle would have to be repaired at the owner's expense. the failure and current mileages were 75,000.

I was driving my 2004 nissan quest (with approx 60500 miles) at 55 mph on local highway when it sounded like the side of car was hit. i pulled into the nearest gas station and found that my passenger power sliding door rail cover siding piece (~4ft by 8 inches) had nearly completely detached from the car except for bent back bracket. i could not remove (piece wedge into tail light) so i pushed it in as best as possible and drove 20 miles home. the piece fell off completely in driveway when i opened passenger door. i am very fortunate the piece did not detach completely and hit the car behind me when i was traveling 55 mph. i googled and found 2 other reports of this safety/design problem occurring with 2004 quest. other than the single bent bracket and a bit of chipped paint on the edge that has wedged under the tail light--this piece and my car show no other signs of damage. i was not hit by anything--so either this piece was not properly attached or the attachment is not properly designed. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. while driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal followed by an extremely low power response. the rpm's suddenly increased. the contact experienced erratic shifting between gears and hesitation. the failure recurred several times and the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, they could not duplicate the failure. the mechanic recommended that the transmission be flushed, although it was not covered under the service warranty. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 28,000 and current mileage was 31,000.

Our 2004 nissan quest which we purchased new is rusting around the sun roof. we have had numerous problems with the van. for a vehicle less than 5 years old, and has been garage kept, i believe rust in this location is a defect in the vehicle. when my dealer said he would not cover fixing the rust, i took the van to a body shop, and the owner was so appalled by the rust, that he called a different nissan dealer, who agreed and recommended we file a claim to nissan's claim office. after several weeks, and having to take the van back to the dealer 4 times, the claims office stated that since the van is out of warranty, it is not covered. my claim number with nissan is 6336483. *tr

On november 9, 2008 a friend of my daughter was attempting to adjust her mid row passenger seat forward and her left middle finger was crushed by the mechanism for several minutes before we were able to get it out by putting the seat back in the original position. she was rushed to the emergency room where an xray was performed and she has a broken bone at the finger tip along with a mutilated finger and nail. this was very traumatic and although i have owned my nissan quest for almost 5 years, i was shocked at the fix the recall was supposed to have done. it does not cover the mechanism on the handle side - only the rear. the is an extremely poor remedy for this problem. we have been fortunate that this hasn't happened before now. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. while the vehicle was parked for 45 minutes, it spontaneously caught fire and was completely destroyed. an investigator inspected the vehicle and concluded that the fire originated in the engine compartment due to a failure of the power distribution box. the contact has a copy of the police report and pictures of the incident. the manufacturer denied any responsibility for the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000. updated 11/17/08 *cn updated 11/13/08. *jb

Clarion audio, no sound. when the car was started. the vehicle the radio display and controls work properly but there is no sound coming from the speakers. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact's son pulled the seat belt across his chest and simultaneously attempted to turn his body, which resulted in the seat belt wrapping around his neck. the contact attempted to release the seat belt and noticed that it had locked, which made it difficult for her to release the child. the child was finally able to be released and sustained bruising around his neck. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 60,111.

In december of 2006 we purchased a 2004 nissan quest se. the first year was not entirely trouble free, the drivers seat would self adjust while driving. the dealer fixed it no charge. the in december of 07 the trans went out, again the dealer covered it at no charge, gave us a loaner and were done within a week. except for the inconvenience of not having our van we were fine until now!!! in june of 08 we were going for a sunday drive and the van just died in the middle of the street. nothing would work nothing, no power anywhere. we called road side and all they could do was tow us to al piemonte nissan in melrose park, il. the following monday, the dealer calls and tells us the ecu is burnt out, and has some corrosion. it's covered under warranty so no need to far right!!! a week later we finally get a loaner, ok not too bad. two months go by and we finally have word that we have a date when the part will arrive!!!!! the part gets installed but the van runs like crap "omg you mean they actually tested it"!!!! they now are replacing a cracked distributor, god only knows how that happened!!!! the dealr does not charge us for that, but the van still runs like crap so now they have to replace three of the 6 coils and well we had to pay over $800 bucks for that. totally not expecting that we had to charge it, putting us in the hole even deeper. you know we haven't spent alot of $ on this car but for a 4 year old car it sure has had alot of major components replaced. the the freaking dealer doesn't test the car, so we leave and the remotes, doors, sunroof, windows don't work. the center counsil is falling apart and they didn't even clean the ¿!@#$% car. i take it back, rip the manager a new one, he gives me a loaner again and i'm back the next day to pick up my van, now they clean it. it's been a few weeks now and the van is fine but i often think what would have happened if it broke down in the middle of the interstate!!!!! *tr

2004 nissan quest le has had the "vdc off" warning light come on periodically while driving for the past 2 months, with increasing frequency. vdc is the vehicle dynamic control system designed to assist driver with control and stability of vehicle during slips or swerves while driving. dealer had difficulty diagnosing the problem but a recent visit on 7/28/08 presented me with an expensive replacement of the abs actuator. dealer surmised that when i said we were being followed in traffic last week and were told we had no brake lights, that was a result of the vdc off indicator light coming on. although i am not yet aware of additional safety hazards, the lack of brake lights seems significant. consultation to the owners manual for advice on vdc off warning light gave absolutely no indication of the brake light failure as a result. *tr

Was told on 6/28/08 that my quest needed a new "brain" for the computer and this is what was causing the vehicle to not go out of second gear. we are still waiting on the part and nissan usa has no answers for when the part will be in. they have refused us a rental because it is not their policy because the 5/60 warranty is out, but the part to the engine is under warranty. the car is unsafe to drive - the transmission often slips as well as provides no acceleration most of the time. *tr

Failure of automatic doors, mirrors and moon roof began from the moment we drove van out of lot. daily we have issues with one of the above problems. have taken to 3 different dealers to have problems resolved and each time are told they could not find anything. *tr

Van was in service to repair a broken cd player. during the visit, the dealer performed a free 21 point inspection, and found excessive wear on the brake pads. the brake pads were changed and rotors resurfaced 6,000 miles ago. the van has only 21,000 miles. this is the third set of brake pads that had to be replaced. in addition, rotors were resurfaced twice and replaced initially at 4,000 miles. the first occurrence at 4,000 miles was covered under warranty. second incident, which occurred at 15,000 was not covered, citing that it was a wear item. the recent occurrence at 21000 miles which required new set of pads and resurfacing of the rotor was taken care by the dealer as a goodwill gesture. nissan needs to address the concerns of public safety. proper agency should also look into this matter further, because it is definitely a safety concern. *tr

I am an owner of a nissan quest which was purchased only 4 years ago. at 100, 000 miles a portion of the main computer is gone, leaving the car inoperable. the entire casing was corroded impairing the computer. a part was ordered by a nissan dealer through my mechanic.. initially we were told the part would arrive in early june (the original was ordered about may 23rd 2008) we were then told a few more days...and then june 10th, the latest being june 17th arriving at the mechanic. on the 19th i called nissan village and was told the part would arrive july 10th. and they still cannot guarantee this. i am a mom of three kids, ages 5, 4, and 7 months. i work full time and have been left with nothing to drive. we had a rental for 18 days at a cost of 850 until i no longer could afford it. since this matter, i have dealt with nissan usa, several customer service reps, and not one person at nissan, attempted to share with my why a 37,000 dollar car after 4 years is inoperable, but even worse why its taken 2 months to get a part in. it is truly unheard of- people around me are just amazed. i really just want answers- is this a problem that has occurred? corrosion after 4 years normal? a part more than 2 months??? thank you for your consideration in this matter. your time and effort will be much appreciated. *tr

I have a 2004 nissan quest s. in november 2007 i called the dealership to complain that every time i start my van it blows out white smoke. i had about 58,000 miles. i bought the van used from a nissan dealership. i was never informed that the warranty was extended to 60,000 miles. the mechanics advised me to put in some no smoke/ no leak into the oil and i should be fine. so, because these are professionals, i listen. the problem persisted so i called nissan consumer affairs department. they advised me to take it to the dealership to be diagnosed. i now had 61,000 miles. i took in my van and they kept it all day. they called to say they needed every receipt of oil changes, to prove i kept up the maintenance. they said i have a sludged motor and need a new engine. nissan will not help me because there is no record of me calling before my warranty was up and they said it was lack of maintenance, not covered. even though i gave a years worth of oil change receipts. also, they never actually ran a diagnosis test on my van. they just used their expertise, and experience to come up with a sludged motor. later my van starts vibrating quite badly when brakes are applied, so i take it to a mechanic who says i have a misfire, and a blown head gasket. (they also say this could have caused the sludged motor). i replace the spark plug 250.00 later. i call nissan again and say what i have been old only to be told it still would not be covered, that i need a new engine. that it isn't their responsibility to make sure the van was kept up before i bought it. i feel that if i buy a certified preowned vehicle i should not have to worry about putting in a new engine. they said if i didn't like their service i should contact the bbb. i feel this is unethical, and poor customer service. they will not help with anything and meanwhile, i am still making payment on this van. they quoted me 5,000.00 foe a used motor and it would only have a 90 day warranty. *tr

5/10/08-just had a front end collision in our 2004 nissan quest minivan carrying myself, husband & 3 children-one in a carseat. driver in other vehicle failed to yield to my right of way and impact was made by my van to the side of her car with me going approx. 35mph and she was going about the same. my body came forward even with the seatbelt buckled, my sons chests are bruised from the seatbelts and none...none...of the airbags in that van deployed!!! we bought the van for safety reasons! we purchased it because of the side curtain airbags & not even the front airbags deployed! i want this looked into and i want some answers as to why they didn't deploy. were there even airbags in the van? obviously we haven't seen the damage in daylight hours, but at those speeds and since we hit head on at the very least the airbags in front should have deployed. thank you. *tr

Tl*- the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. while driving at 60 mph. the vehicle started to vibrate and the engine stalled. there was no power steering or brakes during the stalling incident. the ignition coil had blistered sending a signal back to the ecm unit which caused the vehicle to stall. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for repair. the current and failure mileage 34,643

Between the dates of feb 10-17, 2008; my 2004 nissan quest minivan began to experience some electrical issues. the tcs, slip, and abs lights came on in the dash and a humming noise was coming from my engine. i took my vehicle to the dealership (were i purchased it from), and as i pulled into the lot the lights went off (feb 28). the service rep. told me the information should be stored in my van's computer system. i paid $97.40 for the dealership to hook my car up for a diagnostic check only to be told that abs system pump and module assembly needed to be replaced at a cost of $1790. the service rep also told me that what ever was causing the humming noise would be repaired. only a temporary fix, because on my way back home the noise started again. he also told me that my brakes were functional but my abs unit did not affect my normal brakes. until i could have the repairs done, and with no other means of transportation, i continued to drive my van. i called back to the dealership and ask if there was anyway for them to disconnect the abs system because it was continuing to drain my battery. and i was told no, the only way was to have the repairs done. on march 8, i part my van and three hours later i returned to my van and it would not start. so it had to have my car jump started and ever since then have had to remove the terminals from the battery when i am not using the van. on feb 14, several other issue came about: 1. speedometer stopped working 2. odometer stopped working 3. air conditioner stopped working so once i pulled over, i attempted to start my vehicle and it would continously start and stop. so i made the decision to leave the van where it was parked. two days later i returned to find out that the van had actually caught on fire the on saturday feb. 15. so what am i to do.........? *tr updated

I currently lease a 2004 nissan quest. my lease is up in august 2008 and my transmission broken down on me in january 2008 @ 63,700 miles. the warranty on the vehicle covers 5 years or 60,000 miles. as you can see, i am over the miles by 3,700 but the product should not have broken down at only 4 years of age. emma lancaster (customer service rep. north american) and the nissan corporation were not helpful in solving this problem of replacing the transmission at no cost to me. after waiting 2 weeks for emma to return my call with a status of the situation, she informed me that i must supply proof that i had all necessary maintenance done on my vehicle. i then submitted receipts from independent station owners indicating that all necessary maintenance was performed. after waiting yet another week for an answer from emma and nissan, emma informed me that nissan would not pay to replace my vehicle because i did not have my vehicle serviced at a nissan dealership. however, two weeks prior emma lancaster admitted to me that the transmission should not have broken down at this point in time. end result: i paid $3,600 to fix a transmission (which took one month to replace and repair) and paid $1,200 to lease a rental car (another $ amount that nissan will not reimburse me for) until the transmission on my quest was installed. according to nissan all parts of the 2004 quest are discontinued and they had to send out to have a new transmission built. i will never lease or purchase another nissan product and will spread the word to other consumers not to purchase any nissan vehicle. the products are unreliable and the customer service is horrid. *tr

Numerous complaints with vehicle /sometimes no power ( is an issue on the freeway) turn engine off and restart car runs fine most times??? engine crank position sensor replaced with 70000 miles on the van / door recalled , fixed now acting up again / radio sometimes comes on with no sound, fixed at 30000 miles now once again a problem.. dealer tries to help but nissan absolutley no help. numerous calls to the factory customer rep, told that due to the fact problems do not occur at the dealer nissan not responsible. nissan customer rep took 3 weeks to call me i made calls every day, finally cought him. *cn

On 1-11-08 i was involved in a single car collision in my 2004 nissan quest. i was avoiding another vehicle and swerved into a cement barrier wal, head on. i then tried to correct the vehicle and struck the right front bumper into another cement wall. neither airbag deployed. my vehicle has been looked at by progressive and a body shop, plus sent for diagnostics to a nissan dealer. everyone agrees the airbags should have deployed. *tr

On my 2004 nissan quest, the camshaft position sensor failed on my vehicle in the middle of traffic causing my car to cut off completely. this almost caused 2 accidents before i could steer the car off the road. *tr

Fuse keeps blowing and we are with out driving lights on the rear of the van. *tr

Passenger side sliding door fails to latch or pops open when driving and the temperature outside is below 30 degrees fahrenheit. this vehicle has been taken back to the dealer at least 4 or 5 times so far. this renders the vehicle inoperative until the door latches shut. this is endangering our children who sit in car seats in the second row of seats in the quest. *tr

2004 nissan quest with faulty goodyear tires. consumer stated that she had to replace all four of her tires due to them slipping. *kb the consumer was informed the tires on her vehicle were sport tires which were made for sport cars and there was no guaranteed mileage. *jb

The passenger side sliding door panel started falling off making it impossible to open the door. i took the van back to the dealership and they replaced the clips and also mentioned that their courtesy van was doing the same thing. the clips held the panel in place for two weeks. i took the van back and was informed that i would have to purchase a new panel (very expensive). i have yet to purchase the 2000 dollar panel and still do not use that door. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the rear driver side sliding door closes by itself. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions. initially, the contact was informed that nothing was wrong with the sliding door. next, she was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. she was then informed that the door bar was bent. the dealer repaired the door, but it never worked properly. occasionally, the door would not close at all. while attempting to close the door, it would drop to the ground and received scratches and dents. she has been manually closing the door because it would not close with the remote. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 68,000 and failure mileage was 20,000. updated01/02/08*lj

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. while the vehicle was in drive, the front driver and passenger doors were locked. the handle was pulled and the door opened. the dealer stated that the failure was normal. the failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 57,000. *updated 12/12/07 *bf the consumer stated even though the dealer told her it was a normal feature, it was corrected on the 2006 and 2007 models. the consumer stated on the newer models, the front doors do not open when locked and while the vehicle is in motion. updated 12/12/07

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact stated that the vehicle shut off without warning while having the tires rotated. the mechanic was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the computer malfunctioned. the dealer replaced the computer, but the vehicle would not start. in addition, the fuel system damaged three catalytic converters. the dealer took the engine apart and put it back together, however the vehicle would not start. the current and failure mileages were 64,000. updated 11/06/07.

Sliding doors on both sides of 2004 nissan quest have at times [5], failed to stay open,and attempted to crush persons in door area. there is apparently no safety feature built into system. *jb

Nissan & goodyear monopoly on 2004 quest tires. it appears that nissan contracted with goodyear to produce an oem proprietary 225/65/16 tire that only goodyear carries and only in one style. when replacing the tires consumers have little choice but to go with that tire or go with a non manufacturer recommended size like 235/60/16 which could cause issues such as speedometer readings off... as far as i can determine only nissan quests use this 225/65/16 tire. tread wear on the goodyear oem tire is very poor causing an earlier than expected replacement of the tires. i have found nokian a finish tire that is sold in the usa also produces this size tire. the price is the same but the tire is a much better quality. i'll never purchase another nissan or goodyear product. *jb

I have a 2004 nissan quest, we have experienced numerous problems including the power sliding door opening at 60mph.(nissan put in a rubber bumper on the door) the power drivers window wont go back up after using auto down(nissan unable to find a problem) transmission starts off in 3rd gear from a stop almost causing accidents.(3rd time we have complained and hasn't been fixed yet(nissan does not know why it is happening). *tr

My 2004 nissan quest passenger airbag sensor light occasionally comes on, signaling that it will not deploy, while my wife is seated in it. she weighs 120 pounds. though the sensor is supposedly working correctly - i would describe this as a design flaw. the sensor usually recognizes her in the seat, but if she sits off to the side, cross-legged or with a foot propped up, it does not work. nissan usa and our dealer say everything is fine and will not adjust anything or allow the airbag to always deploy. i advised them of my wife's weight and size - and they say the seat and airbag are fine. a passenger of this weight should always have an airbag deploy, regardless of foot position, if the car is flipping over or whether one's body is centrally located over the seat. nissan disagrees. "passenger wasn't sitting correctly: r.i.p. -nissan". *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. while driving 65 mph, the contact drove over a tie down strap and both front air bags deployed without warning. there was no crash or any type of impact involved. the driver sustained minor burns on her left wrist and bicep along with bruises on her hip. the front seat passenger sustained minor burns, cuts, and scratches on her chest. as of july 10, 2007, the dealer has not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of failure. the current and failure mileages were 37,500.

My wife, was driving our children to school the charger warning and brake warning lamps came on. this caused the vehicle speed to decrease, and stopped the vehicle into a heavy traffic intersection, which nearly caused a horrible accident. *ak

I was driving on a side road with my daughters in the car when the airbag deployed for no reason. ten min utes later the car alarm sounded for 15 minutes nissan is claiming from the inspection that i was in a moderate to severe collision. this is totally not true. my daughters can attest to this. there are scraps under my car from the long gravel driveway that i use to drive to a horse farm. they are using these scraps as evidence of a collision. they will not repair the airbag or seatbelt. this is a huge safety issue for all 2004 quest owners.*ak

My wife, was driving our children to school, the charger warning and brake warning lamps came on. this caused the vehicle speed to decrease, and stop the vehicle into a heavy traffic intersection, which nearly caused a horrible accident. *ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. the contact stated that the vehicle's side electrical sliding door opens and closes automatically. the doors on the vehicle will also occasionally fail to open. the door will open so that a passenger may enter the vehicle, then the door will close before they are completely inside the vehicle. the vehicle has been taken to the dealer approximately six times and the dealer changed the sensors and readjusted the doors. the door continues to not work properly. the vehicle is part of recall # 04v186000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch), but the failure persists. the current mileage is 70,000 and failure mileage was 42,000. the consumer stated battery weak, dealer replaced battery. the consumer stated slow leak in tires, the dealer replaced all four tires. the dealer stated there was a recall on 2nd row seat, dealer stated parts are on special order. the consumer provided a copy of vehicle repairs. the wiper blades were replaced. updated 07/10/07 *tr

Battery main ground wire is strapped supported to frame then grounded at bolt in transmission. ground wire breakage occurred at transmission grounding point due to oscillation of stiff ground wire being oscillated up and down by transmission movement relative to vehicle frame. *tr

We have been complaining about transmission problems since about 23000 miles. the most recent incident occurred on 15-17 mar 2007. on arch 15 my wife was driving at highway speeds and she turned from one road on to another and heard a clung. as she drove on she felt the engine was working hard and heard loud unusual noises. looking down, she saw that the automatic transmission gear shift had moved from drive to low without human help. over the next two days the transmission was sluggish, and was reported in person to the dealer that saturday on march 17. i asked a representative to come and drive the van on the spot to experience the sluggishness, the representative declined. the transmission remained sluggish throughout the weekend, until i took it in for inspection on march 19. during march 19 & 20 the technicians could not find anything wrong.*ak

Tl*- the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest with an odometer reading of 38,000 miles. the contact stated that the controls on the instrument panel were unsafe because they were hard to use while driving. when the contact would try to use the defroster it was difficult because of the location on the dashboard and caused a distraction while driving. she had to roll down the windows until she came to a stop to turn on the defroster. also, the speedometer which was located on the center of the dashboard made it difficult to see. the driver stated that the only thing that was located in the dashboard with all the controls in the center was a storage compartment which was a dangerous design flaw. nissan has since fixed the problem with the newer models. the contact felt that the recall solution for the middle seat latch was a bad solution because they only used four plastic pegs and a piece of cloth. the current mileage was 38,000.*ak the consumer feels that the older designs she be recalled because it is too difficult to operate safely while driving. update 4/25/07*tr

The model of the van is a nissan quest model year 2004. the only door with a key lock is the driver's side door. we have a remote lock/unlock which was provided when the car was new. this remote is not covered by warranty even though if defective would prevent someone from entering the vehicle if the driver's side lock is frozen, damaged or inaccessible.*jb

I parked my van in the driveway of my house. the driveway has a steep incline. i put the van in park and engaged the parking brake. i stepped out of the van, waved to my husband and the van began rolling backward. my baby was still in the van, so i tried to get back in to make sure the parking brake was on. unfortunately, it was moving too fast. the van dragged me into the street, slammed me into the asphalt and drug my across the road. the neighbors mail box which was cemented into the ground stopped the van...after it was ripped from the ground. i suffered contusions and scrapes along the right side of my face and shoulder from the road and contusions and scrapes to my left ribs, hip and thigh. *jb

The brakes starting making a loud rubbing sound. the vehicle has less than 35,000 miles so i took it into the dealership. they say all the pads need replaced and a rotor needs replaced. this is the third nissan but first quest and i have put over 50,000 on those vehicles without issues. they say it is not covered under the warranty because of normal wear but i do not believe that this quickly can be normal wear. *nm

When the outside temperature gets below freezing - 25 degrees f or lower - and the 2004 nissan quest is outside, the doors (when opened) freeze in the open position. the latch will not engage until it warms up. *nm

Tl* - the contact states that his sliding doors will not close on his 2004 nissan quest van. the contacts states that this happens in all types of weather conditions. he has taken this vehicle into the dealership several times. to no avail the problem has not been corrected.

Tl* - the contact stated that on june 12 2006 while car was parked he attempted to lower the seat into the seat well, to do that he had to pull the seat back forward, and secure it with a strap. the contact stated that the seat weighed approximately 70 lbs. the contact couldn't get his hand out of the strap, and it took his hand down into the well, and the back of the seat severed the index finger of his right hand up to the knuckle. the contact stated that the strap on the back seat was the actual problem. the strap had a big red warning sign on the back strap, and that the strap was made longer every year. the contact stated that he has all information pertaining to this incident. he did not have a police report, but he had witnesses, medical reports and xrays. the contact stated that until this incident with the strap he was having difficulties with the vehicle. *ak updated 2/9/2007 - the consumer found out that the straps on the new models are long and there is warning label on the back of the seat, *nm

2004 nissan quest pressure valve on various tires failed/leaked. the last 4 times occurred on the left front tire while driving. no accidents. repaired twice by resealing and twice by replacing the rim and valve. the last dates were 7/19/2005; 2/28/2006; 3/20/2006; and 12/14/2006. *nm

Front brake rotors replaced at 4000 miles due to steering wheel shimmy when brake is applied. problem resurfaced at 11000miles. brought to dealer for the same complaint at 15000 miles. they found rotors runout for both the front and rear to be excessive. resurfaced four rotors and changed brake pads. dealer did not cover under warranty citing that it was a wear item. it appears as though the parts are not up to specification especially with the failure at 4000 miles. nissan needs to address that problem. two occurances within 10000 miles is not the norm. the rotor thickness for the subsequent model is thicker than one used on the 04 model. *nm

On three incidents, the engine will rev however the vehicle failed to accelerate as though it was in the wrong gear. if the engine is restarted then the problem clears itself however that may not be possible when driving on a highway. took the van to the dealer with several copies of complaints filed by others, however they are not able to replicate the problem therefore nothing was done. nissan should seriously look into this problem and not address the problem because they cannot replicate the problem. *nm

I have 2004 nissan quest, it came with goodyear eagle ls2, the size 225/6516. there is only one company which makes that tire, goodyear. i rotated tire as suggested. the tire traction is lowest one can get. after driving 20,000 miles on the tire started showing severe wear. bubble showing on the outside wall. wrote to nissan 3 times, they never bothered me contact me back, called once and told about the tire problem, the answer was we cannot do anything you have to put same time i.e. goodyear 225/6516. and good year knowing that they only manufacture that size priced that tire is $150+ each, but actually it is worth $39.99. the problem is it is just the monopoly between nissan and goodyear, they could have chosen different size, which will give consumer more choice. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph and when depressing the brake pedal, a scraping noise was heard. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who replaced the front and rear brake pads and rotors. the manufacturer expressed that the brakes were too small for the vehicle. updated 2/12/2007 - the consumer had an 1993 quest for 11 years. he explained that the 2004's brakes are softer than the 1993 model. the 2004's brakes are the same size as the 1993 quest eventhough the weight has increased by almost 1000 lbs. the 2007's brake size has been increased. *nm

I am very unhappy with the 2004 nissan quest. i have had to bring it to the dealership on several occasions since i bought it with 12 miles in september 2004. i thought that the nissan name would be as good as the toyotas that i have bought, which have lasted without trips to the dealer every few thousand miles. this complaint is based on having to replace the brakes and rotor at 29,000 miles; it was just the straw that broke the camel's back. once i looked into the complaints listed, i realized that this could be a design flaw. when i inquired of the service manager about the brakes wearing so quickly, he stated it is a heavy vehicle and it all depends on how you drive. he stated that some people's brakes on this same make and model wear out even sooner, as if this was some consolation to me. well, i have been driving for 19 years, and i have never had a brand new vehicle not only wear through brake pads so quickly, but right to the rotors without warning!! that's what infuriates me the most; once i hear a sign that the brake pads are thinning, i get the brakes repaired immediately because i am aware that if they are worn to the rotors, then the repair costs three times as much. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the airbag warning light remained illuminated after an occupant who weighed 115 pounds sat in the seat. the front passenger air bag would not deploy in the event of a crash when the air bag light was illuminated. on another occasion, an occupant who weighed 150 pounds sat in the passenger seat, and the air bag light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed a diagnostic, and did not provide any error codes. the dealer and contact encountered a nhtsa recall #04v103000, regarding the air bags: frontal: sensor/control module. the dealer determined the vehicle was not involved in the recall due to the vin. also, the fuel gauge on the instrument panel, did not display the correct amount of fuel in the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the fuel tank, fuel pump, but the problem recurred. the manufacturer was not contacted.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. afterwards, the engine would not restart, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. initially, the dealer determined the battery needed to be replaced, but the problem persisted. the dealer later determined the throttle body needed to be replaced. after the replacement, the stalling continued, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer to await installation of a data recorder to record any type of failure within the vehicle. the manufacturer was alerted.

Vehicle abs lights, slip light and vsd light activated and vehicle lost braking system to manual from power. *jb

I purchased a certified pre-owed nissan quest 2004 10/25/06 from porter nissan 600 ogletown road,newark de. on 10/26/06 i drove the car to new york to see my daughter and i became very sick. i had headache, nausea and felt ill while i drove the car. i got in the car return back to delaware, the more i drove the car the sicker i became, headache ,nausea,dizziness, i had to pull over 3 times prior to arriving to de. i realized that the car was making me ill and continue my journey to return the car to the dealer 10/27/06 approx 9-10 am. i also informed the dealer that the rear floor rugs continue to be wet! then i proceeded to emergency room for treatment. later porter nissan found a crack in exhaust system and the fumes made me sick. i could have died or hurt some on the road. i believe that buying a certified car should prevent a consumer from buy a lemon. i afraid to drive the car again, my headache come and goes. just the thought of getting that car make feel ill. porter nissan is trying to make me take that car back. and i truly don't feel safe in the car. how ever i do want another nissan quest because i am mini-van driver and it is the car that i wanted. but i don't want to die trying to find out if the car is safe. i drive 1 hour to work and i am long distance driver , i spend more hours in my car than i do at home. a certified pre-owed is suppose to be safe!!!!!!!!! help me please i have a appoint with porter nissan approx 5-6pm 10/30/06 try to contact me. highly concern

On 10/21/06, my wife was driving her nissan quest on the freeway when she suddenly heard the front right side tire blowout. the tire was taken to the goodyear dealership where it was bought, and it was determined that the tire did not receive a puncture that would cause the tire to blowout. the tire was shredded on the outside tire wall, and it looks as if it were cut. it should be noted that the tire was not cut by any sharp object, my wife can attest to this fact because she did not see or notice any damage to the tire before she got into the car a drove away. the only thing that has been done to correct the problem is that the tire was replaced with a same size used tire until this matter is resolved. *nm

Tire tread wear. the oem tires (goodyear eagle ls2 225/65 hr16) treads wear down around 25k miles. there is only one manufacturer of these tires and there is no warranty on them. attempting to find replacement tires at a reasonable cost is not easy. *jb

My 2004 nissan quest se with 20,000 miles failed to move when in (d) gear and accelerator applied. while in a traffic jam, the engine revved but vehicle experienced no forward motion as if in neutral. about 5 seconds later the vehicle lurched forward, and we almost hit the vehicle ahead of us. minutes in the same traffic jam, the vehicle went into this "neutral" mode again. i put it in park and back into drive, to avoid an accident, and the vehicle moved sluggishly forward, then proceeded normally. this happened once more that day. *jb

A loud ticking sound when starting up cold for about 5 minutes before it warms up. we reported this a few months ago and were told that it was the variable timing chain, then were told no it's normal, then it's the vtc, no the engineer says it's normal. they are refusing to repair. it is not a normal sound. *nm

10/04 purchased a nissan quest sl minivan. tires on it are goodyear eagle ls2 size 225/65-hr16. late 12/04 or early 1/05 not able to navigate a 15 degree grade in 3 inches snow. contacted dealer to no avail. contacted nissan. told to contact goodyear. goodyear said they would replace the tires with a better tire, but in a different size, as only tire made in the original size was and is a goodyear eagle ls2. this action however had to have blessing of nissan. nissan balked stating if i changed tire size and anything happened that they determined was caused by tire size change, the "warranty" would be void on the vehicle. i was naive and bought this. but all the while, the dealer, nissan and goodyear said they had no such problems with this tire. now two years down the road i find hundreds of complaints regards this issue and more, one of which the tires wear out prematurely, and and "h" rated tire on a minivan is redundant. first time this happened my wife was in heavy traffic. she could have been injured or killed. yet nissan and/or goodyear are not being held accountable for an engineering/design flaw, that needs to be corrected. goodyear should have to manufacturer other tires in this size and in an "h" rating so buyers/owners present and past have a choice when replacing. we can go to a 235/60-16 in a "t" rated tire that has much better ratings than the originals and/or other "h" rated tires in the new size. but dealers and tire manufacturers through collusion are trying to discourage replacing these with "t" rated tires. instead insisting they be replaced with "h" rated tires, that are much more expensive, and have only similar traction ratings with regard to hydroplaning, wet, light and heavy snow that do the originals. the nhtsa should have already been on this like stink on crap, but i fail to see any mention of any such investigation on your web site. come on, doesn't our tax dollars pay for this? *jb

Braking on any downhill incline causes the vehicle to vibrate severely and the steering wheel to shake. could cause loss of control. *jb

Rotors are bad. had the front ones replaced when the vehicle was at 4000 miles. at 16000 miles were warped again, as well as the rear ones. all 4 were turned and new brake pads put on at approximately 24000 miles. at approximately 29000-30000 miles, all 4 were warped again. new rotors put on the front only(due to the outrageous cost of new ones), and it has now only been a few thousand miles and i believe the front rotors are starting to go bad again. *nm

Vehicle started out with front end vibrations driving home from the dealership. brought in and they balanced tires. problem came back, they then resurfaced the rotors, however the problem returned and they replaced 2 rotors when the vehicle was 1 year old. the problem has now returned. i brought the vehicle to the dealership for repair. i am being told that i need 4 new rotors and that the rotors are warped. this is a safety issue that is a manufacturers defect and is endangering our lives and others out there. the dealership only resurfaced the 2 front rotors. they are all still warped. my van is not yet 2 years old. manufacturer does not want to acknowledge a default. i have never heard of changing the rotors on a vehicle every 6 months to a year. we do not want there to be a statistic of injuries or deaths caused by a manufacturers defective braking system that cannot be rectified. *nm

Passenger seat occasionally stays lit when adult is in front passanger seat. which means that the air bags will not deploy (safety feature for children in front seat)scheduled to bring car in to nissan.

It is in the shop right now for issues with handling, the liftgate arm coming out of the door, abs, slip, traction lights are on all the time, cruise control is inoperable, rear wiper assembly has broken for the second time, front washer fluid is not working. most notably are the issues with the liftgate and handling. we took the vehicle into the dealer several months ago for both issues. our liftgate would never open on the first try. they checked into it and kept the vehicle for several days. we were given a rental and told they would pay for it and in the end they charged our credit card for it. they had a tech from nissan fly out to look at it. they informed us that they were waiting on parts. we picked up the vehicle and never heard from them again. the other day i went out to open the door. it had pulled the molding loose and i could see metal shavings at the end of the strut. we have had it in with complaints about the handling before. we suspected that the rotors were to blame. every time we brought this up we were told that wasn't the case. we were told to replace the brakes to solve the issue. we then replaced all four tires. nothing has solved the problem. when driving on the highway the steering wheel shakes and the vehicle shudders when the brakes are applied. it has been doing this since approximately 15,000 miles. the ac blow hot if you sit for more than a few minutes with the engine running. if you rev the engine, it just blows hotter. you have to drive around for several minutes to get the ac to blow cold again. we are less than happy with nissan's customer service. we have called them several times and emailed and have had no resolution on any complaint. we have been told by them that a rep will call us and it has never happened. *jb

2004 nissan quest, premature failure of treads on tires, tires have no tread warranty and a monopoly exists on tire replacement as it is a special made tire size for nissan. basically tires are worn out at only 33,000 miles. goodyear apparently made these tires designated as sports tires but placed them on a mini van apparently just for nissan in the size 225/65/16. have been unable to locate any other manufacturer who makes this size so it appears to be a nissan/goodyear exclusive and thus a monopoly on these tires. goodyear nor nissan provide any tread warranty that i've been able to determine. goodyear said directly that they do not provide a tread warranty on this tire. goodyear indicates expected life span to only be about 30,000 miles. this was not indicated when vehicle was purchased and not what you would expect as normal to replace tires every year to every year and a half at a cost of over $700. i have been unable to get nissan north america headquarters to communicate to me any information and local nissan dealers are also somewhat confused over the size. consumers who expect tires to last a reasonable amount of time under good driving conditions do not get reasonable expectations out of these tires and must return to nissan/goodyear for high cost replacements for low quality tires. *nm

2004 nissan quest se with a manufacture date of 03/29/04 just spent 30 total days in the dealer's shop while certified nissan service personnel and the nissan tech support people worked to identify the cause and correct rattling sliding doors that opened while the vehicle was operating at 45 mph without warning: doors that open and close continuously while parked until the battery is dead; and doors that once they get to full open status begin to close without warning and are unstoppable. i use three car seats in my van and doors that open while in motion are very frightening to everyone but sliding doors that shut while little people are climbing in and out with not way to stop them is more of a life safety issue. i was told my vehicle was not part of the door recall 04v186000 because it was manufactured after they corrected the problem.??? i will update when problem is corrected. *nm

The automatic sliding side door on my 2004 nissan quest van closes suddenly and without warning -- pinning the person entering/leaving the vehicle, or the person who is leaning into the vehicle between the door frame and a continuing-to-close- door. *jb

On august 5, 2005, after 16,328 miles and severe shaking when braking, dealer told me he had to replace front rotors. three months later, light shaking began again. after period of disuse for three months, shaking became worse and dealer told me he had to cut rotors again (now i realized they weren't replaced.) however, he said, it was no longer in the warranty. it was a result of my driving. i've had three nissans before this and never had a problem with brakes. rotors cut twice in 30,000 miles? i don't think so. this is only one of the problems i have had with this quest. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal the steering wheel vibrated. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined the front rotors needed to be resurfaced. manufacturer has been alerted. the consumer stated multiple componets such as the navigation system, the gas tank, the front end of the car and seats. updated 07/17/06. *jb

Nissan & goodyear monopoly on 2004 quest tires. it appears that nissan contracted with goodyear to produce an oem proprietary 225/65/16 tire that only goodyear carries and only in one style. when replacing the tires consumers have little choice but to go with that tire or go with a non manufacturer recommended size like 235/60/16 which could cause issues such as speedometer readings off... as far as i can determine only nissan quests use this 225/65/16 tire. tread wear on the goodyear oem tire is very poor causing an earlier than expected replacement of the tires. *nm

Premature brake pad wear. *nm

Purchased this vehicle 3 months ago, used. we have had nothing but problems since. the main problems are: the roof leaks, whether it's the sunroof or something else causing the leak remains to be seen. dealer claims no leak found, but everytime it rains there is water in the van, which now reeks of mold. the passenger power sliding door will not close properly on the first try. it keeps opening up right as it goes to close. dealer claims fixed but still have to make 2 or 3 attempts before it will finally work. door would not close at all 2 times in the last week. manual override did not release the door. after waiting 5 minutes and trying again, the door would finally shut. the a/c does not blow out cool air on very hot (over 80 degrees) days. *jb

2004 nissan quest. excessive shake while braking, concern for safety plus it was quite irritating. vehicle was purchased new january 2005, had 29,196 miles on it. required the replacement of the brake pads and turning the rotors at a cost to me of $339.98. dealer and manufacturer refused to cover it under the 36,000 mile warranty, stated this was "normal" and "normal" maintenance not covered under warranty unless a defect in "materials and workmanship". i contend worn out brake pads and the necessity to turn the rotors at only 29.196 miles is not normal and is a defect in materials and workmanship and should be covered. a 2004 lawsuit on nissan for infiniti g35 premature brake defect is similar to my problem and in that lawsuit nissan agreed to cover repairs up to 36,000 and that's what they should do in this case. *jb

2004 quest, when it is cold out the side doors wont open, have to pull on them hard and then maybe eventually they will open, or have to wait for the van to warm up on the inside for doors to be able to open. not a convenient problem when children need to be take to school early in the morning. taken to dealership, and technician advised me it was a common problem and "deal" with it. *nm

The driver's side sliding door,not powered, will open up when accelerating or going around a curve. the door will not close when the temp is below 32 degrees. obviously this is dangerous when my 6 month old infant is in the car when the door opens up. the nissan dealer was told about it 4 times and today, again, it was not even looked at. does my infant have to fall out of the car before this problem will be taken seriously? how do i get this fixed? the recall was on the power door and not on the other one. there is a problem on both types of doors and this is not acknowledged. *jb

Grinding noise upon initial start of day and several failures upon initial start; sluggish and feels like it'll cut off on incline and acceleration. upon several complaints when auto was a few months old regarding not going into gear and slowing, nissan put in some computer chip relating to the transmission. they claimed they could not duplicate problem and slowing probllem continues. also problems with defective interior equipment such as middle row side lights falling out recessed housing, no tension in arm rests ,skirts on middle seats don't stay attached,middle pass side door hard to open, rubber on door pulling apart,middle door, drivers side,looks off track,etc. *jb

Dublin nissan service department will not repair a recall issue on my vehicle. this nissan dealer was to comply with a recall notice to remove my front passenger seat and ship it to a facility which would modify the occupant detection system and then return the seat. this was to be a free service. because the vehicle was installed with after-market leather, to complete the recall service, the after-market leather needs to be replaced with standard leather but dublin nissan service refuses to comply with the recall. this makes my vehicle unsafe to drive. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated there are multiple problems associated with the vehicle. first being, the brakes made a noise when applied. second, while attempting to accelerate, the transmission remained in third gear. this would not allow the vehicle to accelerate properly, at any speed. thirdly, the sliding door on the passenger's side opened while driving. the contact was able to close the door, although it took much force to do so. lastly, the driver and passenger side vents had hot air flowing through them. the temperature gauges were adjusted; however the hot air still flowed. as a result, the air conditioner was turned on in order to maintain a comfortable temperature. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for inspection and solutions to these problems; however the problems could not be duplicated.

I own a 2004 nissan quest se. there seems to be a serious defect with the safety features on the power sliding doors. while out one afternoon, my son decided that he would press the button to close the power sliding door on his side. i had bent down to tie his shoe and failed to notice that he didn't move his hand out of the way after he had pressed the button to close the door. unfortunately, the power sliding door completely closed on my 3-year-old son's hand. thankfully, he was not seriously injured (broken bones, etc). however, i feel as if this is a serious problem that nissan needs to address soon. also, there have also been a few times where the doors have been closing, and, for whatever reason, my husband or i have tried to stop them. we literally have to put all of our strength into stopping the moving doors, and even then, sometimes they continue to close without hesitation. the powered back hatch/door on the van is very sensitive to anything being in the way; i don't understand why the power sliding doors aren't just as sensitive. i desperately hope nissan will correct this major problem before someone becomes seriously injured. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the airbags fail to operate in the vehicle. there is a nhtsa recall, #04v103000 concerning the airbags frontal sensor/control module; however the recall did not correct the problem. the vehicle is having the same problems again. the dealer was alerted however no additional repairs were made. updated 03/20/06. *jb

I brought this car and it has just gave me problems. the dealership also has caused me to many problems. i tried to make an arrangement with the dealership so that they could help me with the problems the car was giving me, but they didn't want to help me with anything they told me that now that i had it was my problem and i had to deal with it. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while pressing the button to close the automatic sliding door, the door hit a passenger. the dealership was alerted. they determined it was the way the vehicle was manufactured. the manufacturer was alerted however no repairs were made. updated 05/04/06. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the automatic sliding door was inoperable and had to be opened manually. also, the door made a ticking noise while driving. the door now opens correctly, but the dealership was unable to get rid of the noise.

Sliding doors rattles and noisy. third seat windows when open rattles and noisy. rear windshield wiper does not clean. *nm

I wanted to notify you of the defect in the power door mechanism of the 2004 nissan quest sl. my vin number is [xxx]. i have taken it to porter nissan dealership in newark, de to be fixed on at least three different occasions since it was purchased and it still malfunctions. i have also raised concerns about the safety of this mechanism with the dealer on many occasions. i believe the defect is 2 fold. 1. inconsistent closing: when a button is pushed to close the door, it does not always close. it goes to about 6 inches from closure and then backs open. this gets to be very frustrating. 2. more dangerous is the fact that the sensor does not work properly when the button is accidentally pushed and someone is in the way. the door proceeds to close despite an obstruction and requires tremendous force to open again. both my husband and i have been caught in the door. last week my husband hurt his back trying to force open the closing power door. this problem has existed since we purchased the vehicle and i believe that it is a serious safety concern. most importantly, i am worried that it can hurt one of my children who won't be able to push it open with force. i am writing this in hopes that this gets addressed quickly. i have tried calling nissan and their message simply says that they are too busy and to call back later. *nm updated 07/17/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Consumer received a recall letter for 2004 quest, after attempting to have the recall work done consumer was told that the parts were on back order. *ts the drivers side seat belt height adjuster was jammed and the drivers side seat back was broken. *jb

I received a recall notice on my 2004 nissan quest. the recall was for problems with the operation of the 2nd and 3rd row seats of the miniwan. porter nissan the dealer that i brought the car from has made it very difficult to schedule and appointment. the will not schedule the work on the weekends and they expect me to take up to three hours out of my workday to wait until they finish the repairs on my car. the hours that they have are not convenient for a person who works from 9-5 and they have refused to give me a loaner car. *ak

Dt*: the contact stated the sliding door opened and closed at random. the sliding door malfunctioned when the vehicle is in park. an adult was pinned by the sliding door, no injuries were sustained. the sliding door was pushed off the track and the vehicle was towed to the local dealership. the sliding door was placed back on track. *ak

The power sliding doors in my nissan quest 2004 require a very strong force to stop them once they are activated to close. my 4-year old son got hit by it on nov 11, 2005 and almost got stuck between the door and the door frame. i have in many occasions being hit by the doors on the way to closing and only a very strong resistance can stop them. i have talked to the dealer and they referred me to nissan but no one has an answer on the problem other than saying that yes the force required is very large. isn't that a very serious safety issue? shouldn't the power sliding doors, like the door of elevators, have a safety specification to ensure that they close at the slight use of force? minivans are used by many families with kids. i see that as a serious problem. luckily no one got hurt this time. *nm

My nissan quest has been plagued with electrical problems from day one. the windows go down completely on their own with vehicle turned off. the passenger sliding door opens randomly on its own. the tire alarm goes off when tire pressure is fine. air vents fly off and lights fall out of the ceiling. most troubling is the automatic side sliding door. owner's manual stated on page 3-8 the door will reverse direction immediately during power open or close, a warning chime will sound and the door will reverse direction and return to the full open or full close position. the door does not operate this way, the door will not stop when it encounters an object it will continue to push the object in its way. my husband and i have both been caught by the door. it has knocked small children to the ground. i have complained to nissan , and they insisted that this was the way the door were supposed to operate. the automatic close button is right at the level a small child would put his hand to enter the vehicle and could be easily activated. nissan says the door is designed to reverse within the last couple inches even though this is contradictory to its manual. please help before a child is seriously injured. *ak

When i turn a/c & heater button circling the air out, i hear an annoying noise from ventilator. i had same problem about 2-3 months ago, so i dropped off my car to all brand nissan for a while. however, the noise became worse recently. the dealer said,"we don't know what caused the noise. it was just a multi function problem we believe. however, we changed a part what we had to do." that was heard when i dropped off my car 2-3 months ago. i am wondering that if the problem affect to other function or if nissan dealer doesn't fix it completely. if my wonder is right, i would like to trade my car to new one and or the dealer guarantees to fix it completely/ clearly. *jb

This may not be a nissan exclusive strategy. consider this to be a wake up call and a potential for other "ford-tire supplier" potential upcoming scenario. the goodyear's eagle ls2 225/60/17 ultra high performance are oem and even after following nissan's computerized reminding schedules for tire rotation every 7500 miles, these tires (i have not met an exception yet, go to tirerack.com to mention one source for instance and read these tires' reviews.... not coincidentally, most of the complaints you'll read are quest minivan owners) are wearing fast and not at same rate (when compared fr to rr..like i said even after proper p.m and too fast for average drivers like moms) the laughable matter on all this is that : a) these minivans are driven by moms. b) these minivans per design have ultra high performance tires (like moms are a bunch of street teens or drag racers). c) oem recommended size are extremely hard to find (almost like a well planned monopoly by auto manufacturer and tire supplier) if you go to the optional oem size 225/65/16 you will worsen the already questionable fuel efficiency of this quest vehicle line. d) goodyear laughs at customers like me when bringing my "sooner than expected" tire wear out conditions and they openly admit that they have no idea why nissan required these eagle ls2 to be oem equipment. there are goodyear retailers that don't even adventure on selling them. e) addressing tire warranty issues is a problem that has to be re-invented. vehicle manufacturers will not do anything for you as they recommend you to bring it up to certified tire manufacturer retailers...another huge headache for average joe (and a subject for other investigation). i am a ee for one automobile manufacturer, if nhtsa is really interested on protecting the american consumer by enforcing the treat act, please listen to early symptoms like what i am presenting to you here. *nm

We purchased a 2004 nissan quest with the full warranty plan. in the last several months, the passenger rear has not stayed inflated. the representative at your cathedral city office claims this is a stem valve problem but they would have to charge me $200 for the part plus $100/hr for labor and because they do not know the exact problem, we could be charged for more than 1 hour of labor. we have been told by the aforementioned service department as well as nissan headquarters (800-nissan-1) that this is not covered under the extended warranty plan and that nissan will not assist in this repair. in this instance, the nissan salesman misled us with the purchase of the extended warranty plan, claiming it covered the same as the original warranty. we are mostly displeased with this because we are being asked to fill our tire with air several times a week if we continue to drive our nissan quest, or spend hundreds of dollars on the valve repair because it appears nissan doesn't want to take responsibility of not having quality parts in their tires, intentionally or unintentionally. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the lever that changes the headlights from low to high beam is the same lever that cuts the headlights on/off. the absence of tension in the lever causes the lever to rotate when going from high to low beam, causing the headlights to go off. the dealership and manufacturer have been alerted. updated 04/12/06.*jb

Car was brought in for a recall of the airbag sensor and the automatic sliding side door. airbag sensor is still not functioning properly after 4 attempts at fixing it. side door not properly functioning but service department can't 'duplicate' it so they say it's fine. car is still in the shop, will be for a total (for this trip) of almost 4 weeks, until a rep from nissan comes to try and fix it. electrical system is a mess, lights, windows, power seats, doors, seem to act on their own. nissan refuses to believe me! driver side passenger (non-power) door sticks, can barely open it myself. flat tire light comes on when temperature outside dips. beware of airbag sensor, try to check it yourself using different weight people. very dangerous! *jb

Nissan quest with numerous rattles which have not been located and goodyear eagle ls2 are worn out at 28,000. extreme vibration at 50 mph or above from the tires. dealership attempted to correct rattles by adjustments however, this was unsuccessful. dealership denied any problems with oem tires but willing to install my own choice in tires. *jb

Warping rotors. i have a 2004 nissan quest that as of to date has less that 38k miles on it has gone through three (3) sets of front rotors. after several thousand miles the rotors warp which results in a trip to the dealership to cut them. the vehicle becomes unsafe to drive when the warping violently shakes the steering wheel and braking becomes compromised. *nm

Had a crash in nov 2005 at low speed (approximately 25 mph). the brakes seemed to simply not work. the brake pedal was pressed very hard and seemed like nothing was happening. i have had the brakes checked at every other service appointment and nothing seems to be obvious to the firestone mechanic. also the tires skid a lot on even sandy streets. i dare not drive in snow with this elephant of a van. it gets stuck in snow on the slightest of inclines. my nissan quest se 2004 has had the privilege of holding up the traffic several times on the slightest incline in the road in snow. i am honestly very scared of driving in the snow. today is the first day i have started exploring whether other people have had similar problems and found a number of them online. so i decided to do my part by sending this info in. *nm

2004 quest minivan in for front end judder/vibration (6/04)@ 2000 miles-rotors cut same complaint(12/04) @ 7300+- miles-rotors cut and pads replaced same complaint(10/05) @ 15000+-miles-dealers states that rotors and brakes are needed and not covered said that because it's a heavy vehicle considered normal to replace pads @ approximately 8000+- miles and rotors as well. if there is no problem why cut rotors in 1st place, and then again with pad replacement in less than 6 months time frame? and now a 3rd occurrence ?*jb

I have a nissan quest 2004 that i am having trouble with the sliding doors. the deal has tried to fix them a number of times but the problem continues. when the doors are opened for someone to go into the back they close on people. this does not happen everytime but they are extremely heavy doors and hurt when they hit you. i do not understand why there is not a sensor in the door frame to prevent this from closing if someone is in the doorway. it seems extremely unsafe.

There is a vibration in the steering wheel of this vehicle, it is very noticeable when making a turn and the wheel is returning between the 11:00 and 1:00 position. also when driving around town, speeds no more than 55 mph, the steering wheel will shake. dealer has rotated and balanced tires, and match mounted. i went to goodyear and paid for them to do the same. the vibration still exist. i just picked the vehicle up from the dealer today,10/21/05, and the vibration is still there and i picked up the vehicle and the interior was full of grease, on the door and drivers side rug. *jb

2004 nissan quest sl with constant steering wheel vibration from front wheels when driving 60+mph. all 4 tires have been balanced by a nissan dealer 3 times and the problem still exist. the tire pressure is checked to be fine, and problem is still occurring. *jb

Nhtsa campaign number: 05v474 1. sliding 2nd row seat forward. 2. pinch point near chair handle crushed the tip of my 3rd finger 3. nissan ignored my concerns and told me it was my fault. they were put on notice in december 2003. they also sent their engineer out of chicago to inspect the problem. they stated no defect existed and no correction was needed. nissan's file number on my complaint is: 439 2014 it is interesting to note nissan's planned recall is 1 day after the statute of limitations for my injury and the 1st reported injury you have on file for the same date which occurred in plantation, fl. i recent found out about the recall for reasons other than the injury. *nm

Consumer was never notified of a recall on airbag sensor. *ts the consumer learned of recall 04v103000 about a year later on a website. the vehicle was taken tot he dealer for repairs. the dealer claimed that they shipped the seat to california to be repaired. the consumer found it hard to believe that the seat was shipped and repaired on 3 1/2 days. when the vehicle was returned to the consumer the air bag sensor still malfunctioned. when an adult was in the seat the air bag sensor light illuminated intermittently. the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem and told the consumer that the adult in the seat must sit perfectly still in the middle of the seat. the dealer refused to provide any further repairs. *nm

I brought my 2004 nissan quest [xxx] in for a recall for the passenger side seat airbag in june of 2005 to southern states nissan in raleigh, nc. nissan stated that the sensor in the seat did not meet the federal requirements and they would fix it. when i received the vehicle back, i found that when i sit in the passenger seat the "passenger airbag off" light would turn on and remain on for my entire trip. normally, this light is supposed to turn off after 5 or so seconds indicated that the airbag is in fact activated to deploy. this light would come on about 90% of the time that i sat in the seat. i am 5 feet 8 inches tall and weigh 120 pounds. i have contacted nissan and the better business bureau to advise them of this issue. nissan has told me that they recalibrated the seat correctly and that i should sit in another quest that has been recalibrated. i have been back to the dealer several times and chip a technician there verified that the light is indeed on when i sit in the seat. months have gone by and both the dealer and nissan are telling me to "wait" for another "recalibrated" 2004 quest to come in and that i should drive down and sit in it. they have yet to get in one of these vehicles for me to sit in. it is now the end of october and i continue to have to sit in a passenger seat where the airbag is inoperable when i sit in it and nissan is taking a cavalier attitude toward this. nissan and the dealer point the finger at each other. the better business bureau has told me that they have had lots of complaints about airbag sensors in general and they are not going to get involved. i understand that the sensors are calibrated to detect a child sitting in the seat - but - these sensors should be able to detect a person with a 120 pound frame! please help! *jb updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Dt: the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. there have been several problems, such as unidentified noises that came from the rear of the vehicle. when applying brakes at red lights the car will respond by accelerating. when driving through turns or an intersection the car responded in third gear instead of first. the doors vibrated as if they will open by themselves. the vehicle has been to the dealer numerous times, which was most often deemed normal by the nissan dealer. also,the steering wheel made noises. this was discovered by nissan after complaining three times, and a manufacturer's representative who duplicated the problem and found a broken plastic piece within the steering. this vehicle was under lemon law investigation. the dealer was unable to provide any explanations as to why these problems occurred. there have been multiple corrections, at least ten times. recently there was a recall on the second row seats, but recall repairs could not be performed until december 2005. *ak

Dt: the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. safety defect were the side panels. they just feel into the street. passenger side panels fell off while driving on the highway in april, 2005. no crashes involved. no police or fire reports taken.*ak

I have a harmonic vibration felt through the steering wheel on my 04 quest s. over long distances, the shaking causes numbness of the hands. the dealer has attempted to resolve the problem three times before ultimately declaring that this is the normal operating condition of the vehicle. i believe that this is completely unacceptable. this is a log of what was done to resolve the issue: month 22 in service: 28-jun-05 @ 29,972 miles - replaced all four goodyear eagle ls 225/65r16 tires as per dealer recommendation. reason: worn. (part# oetir-06482). this is when the shimmy effect became obvious. the problem was reported to the dealer. month 23 in service: 15-aug-05 @ 32,305 miles - re balanced all 4 tires. no effect. month 23 in service: 22-aug-05 @ 32,727 miles - replaced front two tires. tires road force balanced. no effect. month 24 in service: 7-sep-05 @ 33,101 miles - re balanced all wheels and checked road force. checked front hub runout. adjusted steering rack force. cleaned all mating surfaces between hub and rotor and rotor and wheel. dealer claims road tested ok. no effect. month 25 in service: 28-sep-05 @ 33,985 miles - road test. dealer states normal operating condition for vehicle. i have reported the issue to nissan consumer affairs (case # 5066744) but they refuse to accept responsibility for the issue by stating that it is a normal operating condition. *nm

Power sliding door on 2004 nissan quest failed to sense passenger and did not stop and injured passenger. this was third time. previously failed and pinned dog and other time child. the door did stop after other passengers interceded and forced door to stop and retreat. *jb

The passenger air bag off light stays lit indicating that the air bag will not deploy when my wife sits in the front passenger seat. this condition occurs 99 out of 100 times my wife sits in the seat. she is petite and weighs between 102 and 103 pounds. i think that this is a safety hazard and i am very concerned. unknown when the exact start date was. noticed it more after the recall. *jb

During hot temps, left automatic sliding door won't close, opens back up, reverses without input command. on one occasion, opened up on its own while vehicle was in motion at about 25 mph.

The "pass air bag off" light stays lit indicating that the air bag will not deploy when my wife sits in the front passenger seat. this condition occurs 99 out of 100 times my wife sits in the seat. she is petite and weighs between 102 and 103 pounds. i think that this is a safety hazard & am very concerned. *nm

Dt: the consumer owns a 2004 nissan quest. vehicle intermittently stalled and hesitated. the consumer took the car to the repair shop numerous times for this problem. the dealer replaced the fuel pump once , and the abs sensor was also replaced, no one knew what was happening with the car. the car has been towed to the dealer again for the same issues. the consumer has not called the manufacturer. the consumer wanted to get rid of the car. *ak

Dt: the brakes heat up and the rotors warp. the steering wheel would start shaking when the consumer applied the brakes. the vehicle was taken to the dealership at that point. the consumer stated it happened every 4000 miles since she has had the vehicle. it first happened in march of 2004. the dealership is telling the consumer that the brakes are heating up. the rotors have been resurfaced three times. they ordered new rotors and they have been on for approximately 3 months and the steering wheel is shaking again. she has also gone through two fuel injectors. she was told that she is putting low grade fuel into the vehicle. *jb other issues: the passenger side auto door would rattle when the vehicle was in motion, abnormal shifting, engine light had come on, rear wiper had broken, steering wheel would shake due to the brakes, the front left seat back was loose due to poor fit, mouding on the rear of the driver's seat was coming off, the fuel gauge was stuck on empty after two fill ups. *sc

A "safety feature" of the van is a huge hazard to my children. my understanding is that when the electric door shuts, it is not supposed to close if someone (a child is in the way). i am a 6 foot 9, 270-pound man, and if i am in the way, the sliding door physically moves and crushes me against the frame before it opens back up. i have been told on three separate occasions that this is the way the door is designed and there is not a fix required for this problem. this seems to be an obvious design flaw and hard to understand since the trunk stops closing and bounces back up if you even tap it while it is closing. the toyota and honda vans bounce right back if touched while while trying to close. nissan is marketing this car to be "mom friendly" however it is far from it if it places our children at risk of being crushed.

1-power sliding doors are forceful that could hurt a child during the closing of the doors. car was taken to the dealer several times and was inspected by nissan engineer. the report came back as everything is within tolerance and the door force is not adjustable. *jb

Dt: the consumer noticed when the doors were shut, the lights illuminated as if the door were open. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they reported it was fixed. the problem returned when consumer drove the vehicle home that day. there was a problem with the hatchback door lock. when closing the door, the consumer had to bang it hard to get it closed. the sliding door was having problems as well, it must be slammed in order to close it. the dealership has attempted to fix the problems with the doors. the tire problems began about 2 weeks after the purchase of the vehicle. tire lights are coming on, indicating that the tires are loosing air. owner advises that one time the tire light would come on about every block. the vehicle was taken to the dealership after this. the tire had a nail in it. there is also problems with the transmission. when shifting from park to drive, it is very difficult to shift. owner received a recall letter about this last year and in january of 2005. the recall number is not available. the dealership states that this recall is closed. the dealership won't look any further into the transmission. there is a problem with the front passenger seat, you could see the metal in the seat. the radio has been replaced three times. it is now needing to be replaced again. the car has a bad smell, like rotten eggs. the smell is coming from engine. dealership reports it is coming from a computer chip and it still smelled after replacement. the same smell returned and then the owner returned the car to the dealership, they kept it for two months. the dealership replaced the catalytic converter. the owner advises that there is still a bad smell. the dealership reported the smell must be sulfuric acid. the owner went to the doctor in regards to the bad chemical smell that burns. the vehicle had problems with the battery. owner paid for car rental. *jb the drivers seat moved when the consumer applied the brakes.*jb

Purchased 2004 nissan quest in january of 2004. the air conditioning system emitted a very foul (musty) odor the first time i used the system in march. i took the van to the dealer. they admitted that there was an odor, but could not locate the source of the odor. the van was taken to a different dealer on 9/16/04. i took it back to the dealer where i bought the van on 9/23/04. when the smell returned, i took the van back to the dealer on 10/20/04. i have had numerous neighbors and friends ride in this van. as soon as they would sit in the van, they would ask about the smell. took the van back to the dealer on 6/7/05 as the smell had returned. this time the dealer replaced the in-cabin air filter (scheduled maintenance) and sprayed lysol in the vents and a/c ducts. the van continued to smell and was returned to the dealer on 6/21/05. this time, the service technicians disassembled the dash to access the evaporator. the moisture drain tube (which is clear) was brown. the service manager told me this. nissan cleaned the tube and reassembled the dash. since each of these repairs was warranty work, i requested that nissan pay for a rental car. since nissan claims that no repair work was done, i had to pay for the rental car each time. i conducted some research and learned that mold and bacteria is a common problem for automobile a/c systems. most car manufacturers have a fix for this problem. nissan does not. i mailed a letter to nissan consumer affairs. their representative called once and told to take the van back in for service. each time i took the van back to the service department, i would call the consumer affairs. he never returned my phone calls. during my last service call with nissan on 6/21/05, i gave the service manager a copy of a document that lists the technical service bulletins (tsbs) that most car manufacturers have for treating the mold and bacteria. nissan does not have a tsb for this issue. *nm

To date 3 of the 4 original goodyear eagle ls2 p225/65r16 tires are separating along the tire wall seam. the tire were original equipment on a 2004 nissan quest with less than 20,000 miles wear. a local retailer is replacing the tires awaiting goodyear's decision for cost. the first indication is that the tire looses air pressure and upon inspection a part can be found along the seam. this is definitely and manufacturing defect. *nm

(1) there were no events leading up to the failure. (2) am radio reception is terrible, high static everytime you run over a bump in the road. (3) the first dealer could not replicate the problem, the second dealer found loose ground wires for the am antennae, but had not ordered them until a determination could be made if it was under warranty.

(1) a screw fell out when i opened the sunglass holder. i did not know what it came from at the time. (2) the maplight assembly, which includes the sunroof controls, the two power sliding door controls, and the rear hatch control, fell from the roof while crossing railroad tracks. the maplight assembly was hanging in midair by the wires, swinging wildly, and blocking the view of the road as i was crossing the railroad tracks. upon examination, the plastic around one screw had cracked apart, separting the screw from the assembly, and the second screw had just fallen out. (3) i took the vehicle back to pohanka and they replaced one screw and put a washer and a different screw for the other connection. they did not replace the maplight assembly, just put two different screws and a washer to reattach the maplights.

1st occurence: aug 4, 2003 (1) there were no events leading up the failure. (2) the failure was the automatic transmission release button/selector button disintergrated four days after purchasing the brand new vechicle. we had driven 800 miles, and upon trying to shift from drive into park the button fell apart. the consequence was the inability to shift out of park, unless we used a piece of plastic to puch the spring back and we were able to drive back to the dealership, which was only 1/2 mile away when the failure occured. (3) pohanka nissan of fredericksburg, where we had purchased the vehicle, replaced the part. 2nd occurence: approx. july 2004 (1) once again, there were no events leading up to the failure. (2) the button once again broke apart, this time when depressing the button to shift from park into drive. there was a large enough piece of plastic left to allow the careful pushing of the spring and we were able to drive back to pohanka nissan of fredericksburg. (3) the button was once again replaced by pohanka nissan. [the button was replaced again under nissan repair bulletin june 2005 by cowles nissan of woodbridge -- this is the third replacement, even though it had not broken] 3rd occurence: 4 july 2005 (1) for about four days before the failure, there was great difficulty in shifting from drive into park, it would stop at reverse. after some wiggling it would eventually shift into park. (2) when pulling into a gas station, we once again were having problems shifting from drive into park, and after trying to wriggle the shifter, the entire shifter lever came out of the console in my hand. the vehicle was still in reverse. we gently replaced the shifter into the console, and was able to move the vehicle into park.

Dt: caller has had van for a little over a year and in november 2004 the brakes started making a noise and van would not respond to giving it gas. caller stated the rpms revved, but the van would not accelerate. the caller said her husband hit the brake and the steering wheel shook. the brake rotors warped and the axle needed to be rebuilt. the transmission shift unit also needed to be replaced. dealer replaced the rotors and they were rebuilding the axle and replaced transmission shift unit. manufacturer has been contacted. the caller was waiting for them to call her back.*ak

Dt: 2004, nissan quest has 4 windows on the roof and they leak. consumer took vehicle back to dealer four times and they refused to fix it.*ak

Sun visor on 2004 nissan quest is not folding all the way towards to wind shield. what happens, left side of the visor made incorrectly and it is catching the side columb of the vehicle and consequently it stays almost in the middle. this is a great safety concern and it doesn't work when sun shines from the front side

Consumer experiencing delays in having the recall repairs performed on the 2004 nissan quest.*mr the consumer received 2 recall in the last 6 months. the last on was received january 2005 but the dealer hasn't contacted them to bring the vehicle in to correct the problem due to lack of parts.

I have a 2004 nissan quest which had a recall to fix a problem where the front passenger airbag sensor would cause an airbag to still deploy even if a child was sitting in that seat. after the recall was performed, my "passenger airbag disabled" indicator remains on even with an adult (weight 105lbs) in the passenger seat. we have brought this to the dealership and they report that the manufacturer says this is how it is intended to work and they will do nothing to fix the problem. the safety of my wife is at risk when i drive this vehicle since the airbag will not deploy during an accident when she is riding in the passenger seat.

Passenger air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash. bill ray nissan of longwood, florida is unwilling to fix.

My nissan quest (2004) has had multiple problems. the passenger door has been repaired 6 times and is still not functioning correctly. i have a terrible vibration upon accerleration. i now have a shaking sensation when braking, and my entire stero system is failing.

Re: my 2004 nissan quest-have had same problem recur for almost 1 yr & dealer has not fixed it in 5 tries. on 7/21/04, brought my van in for service 'cause an alarm beeper would go off randomly when driving-comes from rear power liftgate. besides the constant beeping, at times the liftgate will not open, also when open the liftgate will not close using the power buttons-then liftgate needs to be shut manually. at my 7/21/04 service appt, the dealer ordered a part that would be installed later to fix beeping. picked the van up about 4:30 pm, got groceries, picked up daughter & drove home. on the way the van was beeping all the way when suddenly a flashing warning light came on that said "warning lift gate open". i panicked thinking my lift gate was about to fly open. i pulled over confused because liftgate was not open. i pushed interior control for lift gate but liftgate did not open. thinking i was temp. ok, i slowly drove home w/ flashing warning signal on whole time. when i got home-tried to open liftgate. it wouldn't budge-not w/ power controls inside van nor key fob. it wouldn't open manually either. at that point, i was afraid to drive van any further. was well after 5 pm & the service dept would be closed but i called them anyway. i talked to john nelson, sales mgr & explained what happened. told him i was afraid to drive van because of warning light but can't seem to open/close door either. he assured me that van has "safety mechanisms" that would prevent door from flying open while driving. i told him that it was hard to believe van was safe when it seemed warning lights were malfunctioning. since 7/21/04 the warning light has not come on again. but the problem that preceded the warning light-the constant beeping-still happens all the time, but only when it's warm. since i live in wi nov 04-mar 05 was problem free. don't know if door will really fly open, but i know quest already had recall for similar problem-sliding doors not latching in sub-40 weather. *jb

Second row bucket seat caught my right ring finger in the forward/back mechanism. my finger was nearly severed at the fingernail which resulted in a broken bone in the tip of my finger and 3 stitches in the emergency room. *ak

Complaint regarding 2004 nissan quest tow package and wiring design flaw.*mr the consumer stated the directional lights only blinked once when a trailer was connected to an after market wiring harness. the dealer informed the consumer that they did not know the tow package needed to be ordered from the factory. *jb

While driving through a construction site vehicle drove over an orange traffic cone. in the process, it pulled down a wire from under the vehicle, causing it to shut down. owner contacted the manufacturer, and was told that what was being experienced was not a mechanical defect, and there was nothing they could do. *ak the consumer believes a recall should be initiated that would provide protection for the wiring under the vehicle. *nm

The automatic power sliding door would not reopen as the passengers were getting into the vehicle. the door sensor failed to reopen the door. the vehicle had been to the dealer on four occasions and various repairs were made, but the problem recurred. *ak the dealer suggested that there was no adjustment available for the automatic reversing mechanism. the consumer stated that the higher on the door one's arm, hand and shoulder would make contact, the harder it was to reverse the door. *sc *jb

Nissan quest 2004 rock plate, which guards the engine had almost completely detached. *bf it was only being held by a plastic screw. *jb

Nhtsa recall campaign 04v186000 concerning power sliding doors. ithas been over sixty days and the dealer does not have the parts available.*ak

We represent a gentleman that purchased a 2004 nissan quest minivan. while sitting in the middle bucket seat, he attempted to slide the seat back to show his family how to do it. in raising the lever on the side of the seat, there is an extremely large opening (where the natural curvature of an adults fingers 'fit') which acts as a vice. he ended up with a severed finger tip. apparently the 2005 model has been 'changed.' however, the 2004 is the same on every one that i see. it can be demonstrated by putting a pencil in and sliding the seat back. it obviously snaps in half with ease. it is a very dangerous condition. unknown if any other injuries to other individuals reported.*ak

Nissan quest 2004 service engine soon light on and problems with steering. *bf the service engine soon light had come on 3 times, creaking was felt in the steering wheel and or the front end, sounds were heard coming from the engine compartment, computer tire monitor indicated a flat tire and or low tire pressure during cold weather, the vehicle would run for five minutes then go up to 4 degrees higher (over inflated), when the weather was warm, the setting would then be above 40 psi which was dangerous to drive if not adjusted (incorrect results on the display), srs light had come on after recall campaign #04v103000 was performed, driver's side power window was intermittent, sliding doors made loud bump noise when opened all the way, especially on inclines, heat outlets located on the floor behind the first row seat can't be controlled by the passenger rear controls, the dome lights were not working, the door rattled, the drivers side front window would not move, the window switch has an open circuit, the vehicle was jerking upon acceleration at 30 mph, rear heater was blowing cold air, there was a heavy grinding noise when the vehicle was first started after sitting for more than one hour along with the power steering, transmission fluid leaked a reddish/purple fluid on the garage floor, the interior lights were inoperative and there was an evaporation leak. *sc *jb

Consumer was unable to open or close the rear sliding door in cold weather. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the door latch needed to be replaced, and replaced it. however, the problem recurred. *ak

I purchased my 2004 nissan quest in september 2003. the day i drove the vehicle off the lot the sliding doors began to rattle and haven't stopped since. i have taken the vehicle to two different dealers for a total of nine times. the dash reflects in the windshield making it a hazard to drive, the driver's door has a squeak when opening that is caused by the hinge flexing where it is attached to the body. have been told by dealer this cannot be fixed. the sliding door panel on the driver's side rear, protrudes about 1/8" from the body and has a dent in the corner of the panel and have been told by dealer this cannot be fixed. i paid over $31k for this car and it seemingly cannot be fixed no matter what is wrong. i have contacted nissan 5 times by telephone and on one ever returns my calls. *ak

2004 nissan quest power sliding side door smashed child's hand. the door neither stopped nor retracted, but shut tightly and completely on child's left hand. *bf the vehicle was taken to the dealer who explained that the door worked fine and blamed to consumer for not keeping the child hand away from the closing door. *nm *sc

1- normaly exiting the car my 3.5 yr old son got his right foot crushed by the right passenger automatic sliding door which started closing by itself. 2-even after recall has been performed for the sliding doors not locking this door seems to have a mind of its own and it is not acceptable nor safe that we can't exit the vehicle without fear of injury!!! specially for both of my young sons. - at his moment the car has been reported 2 times to the car dealer and the fix has been the additional lubrication of the door and cleaning of the contacts. in addition to the recall repairs to the locking mechanism which has never been and issue. last, my wife was also a victim of this fault with a nasty bruise to her forearm. i truly beleive that immediate action is required from nissan, to backup the advertised label for the vehicle of mommy car hence young children are comming in and out the car, using this doors since as responsible parents we have assing the back row seat as the safest place.*ak

Van right auto sliding door flew open on my 3 children going 50mph 11 yr. old son had to hold door closed with his body and feet until safely stop. door going back and forth, would not stay closed, would not stay opened!!! dealership had to unhook battery to get the door to disengage! said probably minor problem. contacted sales dept - problems from 1st week with van. no contact for several days, contacted them. would be a week or two to replace part. no call again. called them 4th week. serv. dept. said new bulletin (not a recall) did not have replace. part. when picked up in summer began to have major rattling in side doors, rear door, 2nd & 3rd row seats. took back to dealership, did some adjustments needs body shop work, to set up apointment. no call. door came open again with my children +2 onboard while driving. one week in shop, many things replaced including hinges and latches on doors and seats. got home, auto door still broken. back again. some more adjustments. current problems same,no solutions . all documented invoices. poor response from nissan consumer regional manager. rude! no apology for safety concerning my family. put burden on me for proof of malfunctions! *ak

Purchased 2004 nissan quest 3.5 sl 3/13/04. experienced problems with car starting during first week. requested full check of engine. took to dealership for custom package. upgrade and engine diagnostic during 2nd week. was not done! beginning 3rd week car would not start. dealership towed and supposedly fixed. received. vehicle following day 4/02/04. on the way home from dealership, car suddenly died in a turn on a major intersection during rush hour. nearly hit a car and a curb before i could stop vehicle. my children were onboard! unknown to me, gasoline was pouring out from underneath the vehicle. cars were zooming by on their way home. some men got my children and i out of the car and pushed to car into a gas station on that corner. we were in the vehicle for several minutes with the hazard lights on, before i could safely get my children from the car. dealership once again towed vehicle and supposedly fixed the fuel related problem. replaced the fuel pump. my vehicle to this day does not get near the reported guideline fuel consumption ratings. window sticker 19 - 26 mpg, lowest end ratings on this model are 16 - 22. mine gets 13 - 14.1 in town and 17 to 18 on the highway. have read of recurring problems with low impact causing fire in the steering columns of the 2004 nissan quest, a problem and recall that existed long before the 2004 models. *ak

The glass sun roof leaks, cauing water to accumulate in the real well. this accumulation of water causes the automatic lift gate to fail (short out). the sun roof alos leaks into the car passenger area dripping on the passengers in the middle row. there is water damage seen on the inside roof of the van & may cause mold & must smell.**ak

Fuel injectors had to be replaced and also check engine light constantly comes on, and oxygen senor had to be replaced, ecm sensor also had to be replaced. *nm

While attempting to move the passenger side second-row seat back, i reached around the seat to grab the lever, and my pinkie finger was caught in the seat mechanism. at the emergency room, they determined that i had broken my finger and my nail had to be removed because it had been sliced through. i have lasting nerve damage and the bone has not healed correctly. i wrote a letter to nissan detailing this experience - i am very concerned about the safety of my children in this car and am afraid to try to use any of the seat levers again. however, nissan has not responded, after four months. this defect needs to be fixed.*ak

Sliding doors latch rattle. have to stop or reach back to close again. driving hit a bump on the paved road left slider door opened. *jb

This vehicle has had a problem since the first day i took delivery of it. it seems to be a problem with the ac/heating system. on days when it is above 65 degrees hot air continuously blows throughout the center vents. i have addressed this issue with the dealer and they stated that there is no fix for this problem. they don't know what is causing this to happen. *jb

Nissan quest 2004 would not accelerate beyond 20 mph. passenger side power door opened on its own; vehicle lost power on incline. *bf the vehicle made a loud noise, but a bracket on the exhaust was fixed to correct the nosie. *jb

Nissan quest 2004 has been in for service 5 times. tire problems, console lights (possible short) and rear interior lights. *bf the air conditioner failed, the door handle fell off, the front driver side tire was continuously losing air. *jb

Initially random squealing noises from engine occurred. later noise became more frequent when car was sitting idle. took to repair shop, found that drive belts needed replacing. car was under 20k miles. *jb

Closure of carson,ca seat re-calibration facility. *bf *sc

The service engine light came on , the consumer has taken the vehicle in on three occasions. each time a different service was performed, to include, the computer was reprogrammed, a fuel assembly repair, and a small leak in the vent control valve. the vehicle is in the shop for the check engine light on again.*ak

Prior to a recall by nissan had no problems with the front passenger air bag system. after nissan recalibrated the ods, the "air bag off" sign frequently lights up when my wife is in the front passenger seat. she weighs 125 lbs. although the recall notice said that the seat is adjusted for 6-year children, i was informed by the dealer that the ods is adjusted for a 95-100 lb person. at this time i am waiting for the dealer to inform me as to whether nissan will readjust the ods.*ak

We got the car in dec 2003. between feb 2004 and april 2004 the car had 5-6 hard stars; in most cases it took less than 5 minutes to have it started and only one time more than an hour. i left it there and came back after 5 h.---it started right away. all this happened in houston tx.. dec 20 2004 in the middle of nowhere in pennsylvania, second day of our holyday vacation. i?ve tried to start it for more than 3 hours, until the battery went dead. finally the dealer picked it up. after about 10 day the nissan ?trained? auto mechanic comes up with the diagnostic: ?no problem with the car, you just flooded! it is not going to be covered by the warranty!? you don?t have to be a mechanic to know that an injection engine can?t be flooded unless the car has a problem ( no sparking, injectors licks, off timing?). same car the radio/cd sometimes just won?t play; the power is on but no sound. usually after 5- 10 minutes will go on. the rear ac fan came loose and had to be replaced. (at least this is a problem that could and had been fixed!) nice car but i have to file for lemon. i pay for a new car and i expect it to start when i need it not when it ?feels like?*ak

While driving 45 mph, the consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. suddenly, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. *jb

I have had nothing but problems, both big and small, with my brand new nissan quest se. i can almost deal with the sqeaks, rattles, broken buttons, broken lights, malfunctioning sensors, radio problems, and malfunctioning slider doors, but the problem i cannot accept is the failure of the car to run during damp or cold days. the car cranks and starts after a few attempts, but when it is put into drive it either lags as if it's running out of fuel, or dies completely. this has happened on at least 8 occassions, 2 of which i had to call a tow truck because i could not restart the car. unfortunately, my dealership cannot replicate the problem so nothing has been done. meanwhile, i never know if my car will run on these days, i have even been forced to walk down the street in below zero windchill temperatures with my children in order to get help. i purchased a new car to have safety and peace of mind, and instead i am losing sleep at night and asking nissan to buy this car back. i will list the most recent occurrence on the form, but please note this has happened at least 8 times.*ak

The consumer noticed while driving, a rotten smell would come in from the vents. the consumer was able to drive to the dealer for inspection. the consumer informed the mechanic on several occasions this problem has occurred. this problem has not been resolved. please provide additional information. *jb there is still a rotten egg smell coming from the catalytic converter. also the tire pressure monitoring system indicates a flat tire when tire is not flat. consumer is happy with the minivan except for the sulfur smell and the false tire readings. *tt

Humming noise is experienced while the car is going at a constant speed or going up the hill. this noise was reported the first day after the vehicle was bought and the noise has increased over time. bought the van brand new on 2/29/04 and reported the problem the next day. since then, taken the van to the dealership numerous times. each time i am told that it is a normal condition. even nissan rep. came and inspected the car and made the same comment. if it is a problem, it needs to be fixed like so many other things on the van. *jb

The door locked periodically, when exiting the vehicle, although the locking mechanism was not engaged. *nm *tc *jb

Nhtsa campaign 04v103000; nissan issued an air bag sensor recall. the vehicle was not included in the recall, but the consumer experienced the same problem as those vehicles that were recalled the light would remain on. *jb

Vehicle lost power whenever it would drop down to a lower speed or come to a stop position. vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the consumer that vehicle was putting itself into a safe mode. consumer was instructed to place the vehicle into park, switch off the vehicle, and restart it when this problem occurred. vehicle had been to the dealer on 4 separate occasions, but dealer was unable to correct the problem . manufacturer has no solution for this problem.*ak

The consumer complained about the wheel covers that pressed against the valve stems. after changing the position of the wheel cover, it turned back to pressing the wheel cover over the valve stem. the consumer wants a letter from the manufacturer indicating that although its not a safety issue, he would like an explanation as to why they appear this way. provide further details. *jb

While applying the accelerator pedal vehicle hesitated to accelerate. consumer applied the accelerator pedal numerous times and vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. consumer applied the brake pedal and the vehicle continued to accelerate. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the throttle body needed to be replaced. *ak

Intermittently accelerator pedal would go to the floor, but vehicle would hesitate. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak

The consumer had trouble braking when going down a hill. there was tremendous heat being released from the brakes. taken to dealer for checkup. *jb. the lowest automatic transmission ha dno slowing effect on down hill speed. this required brake usage. at the brake check point brake leap was 385 degrees. anything over 350 degress requires at least a 45 minute wait before continuing. while the brakes did not fail completely, they were approaching a temperature which could result in failure. *ak

Prior to recall front passenger seat srs always activated when my wife sat in the seat. now unless she shift her weight around it do not activated. *bf as a result of repairs to the front passenger seat ods, required by fmv55208 and recall# 04v103000. *sc

The driver's and passenger's side doors failed to open or lock when applied. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the vehicle was operating as designed. the consumer informed the mechanic this problem occurred more than once, and had not been resolved. *ak the doors had been fixed twice to have the doors fixed, the left side passeneger door again and started closing by itself, and the doors had to be closed manually. *sc

My van has been repeatedly in the shop since the day we bought. first it was the internal light relay, then noise from the ac, then the dvd/radio didn't work, then rattles from doors, back windows and seats, then all the recall items lastly more rattles in the back and the passenger airbag sensor which ive been informed cannot be fixed. "they haven't come up with a fix for that problem yet. *ak

04 v 186 000/power sliding door: after the recall repairs were made the power sliding door would not stay latch/lock properly when closing the door. sometimes the door needed to be slamed several times before it stayed close/lock or the door would intermittently open while in motion. *jb

Vehicle stalls, sometimes it will not start. vehicle has been serviced numerous times, and a sensor was replaced. however, the problem recurred.*ak the drivers side front and back door both squeak and rattle and are difficult to open and close. the transmission sometimes does not shift and has no acceleration. *tc

Malfunction of sliding door and air bag after recall work was performed. *bf neither of these systems had a problem prior to the vehicle being taken to the dealer for service. the dealer has agreed to look at the sliding door but refuses to look at the air bag problem. *nm *tc *jb

While engaging the vehicle into drive it seemed like the emergency brake was applied, and when the gears shifted, the vehicle jerked back and forward. *ak

The vehicle stalled while being driven down the road. this happened multiple times considering the vehicle was new. *ak *sc

Driver and passenger windows will not stop once consumer raises them. dealer found no defects, however the mechanic's finger was caught.*ak

Air bag sensor not functioning properly. *bf the consumer received a recall notice regarding the air bag. the recall stated individuals riding in the passenger that are a certain weight (between 100-120 pounds, in some cases the air bag may deploy inadvertently. the consumer stated that nissan should also be concerned about the driver who maybe 100-120 pounds as well and that the air bag could deploy as well. the consumer stated when he went to retrieve the vehicle and proceeded to drive he noticed the air bag light was on, when he his wife was in the passenger seat. the air bag light was not on when the consumer left the vehicle at the dealer. *jb *jb

Transmission was jumping gears. consumer was backing out of the driveway and vehicle suddenly went into neutral by itself. consumer took the vehicle to dealer, but was told that they could not duplicate the problem. dealer was not sure what could have caused the problem. *ak

Have 10,000 miles on my 2004 nissan quest and they have had to replace the transmission 9/04. now two weeks later it's doing the same thing it did when they replaced the transmission. the dealer can't duplicate the problem. and they won't pull the pan.

Airbag on the front passenger's side was recalibrated via recall 04v103000 concerning air bag sensor. currently, air bag did not become activated even when the passenger weighed 125 lbs. calibrations were in specification, according to the service manager who did not appear to be too concerned when consumer addressed this issue. *ak

Recall notice on front passenger seat occupant detection system. *bf the consumer received recall in reference to the vehicle's front passenger seat occupant detection system. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs. now that the vehicle has been repaired the system malfunctions. when and adult is in the seated the passenger air bag off light illuminates. the vehicle was returned to the dealer who explained that eh vehicle was performing to nissan's specifications. *nm

A/c problems, rattles, sliding doors raking paint off of sides of vehicle. *nm

When accelerating from a stop transmission hesitated before acceleration. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

While driving consumer noticed that the passenger 's side seat air bag inadvertently deployed . no injuries reported. consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that air passenger's side bag needed to be replaced. *ak

I went to pick up a computer/ modem. i got home and picked it up out of the back seat, the side my automatic door is on. the corner of the modem hit the little open/shut button. it crushed both my arms between the door and modem i looked like i had been hit with a baseball bat on both of them. if it had been one of my children, it could have easily broken a arm/leg, and i don't want to even think about if their head got in it some way. the dealer told me there was nothing i could do for it, except complain to you all. so i am, i love my van, but i don't let my children get in the automatic door without supervision. nissan quest, azure blue, 2004. *nm

Transmission jumped out of drive to neutral. *ak

1.fuel pump failure, replaced by dealer. transmission starts out in3rd gear vehicle will not travel over 10/15 mph. dealer claims inadvertantly turning off od can cause this. a/c unitunable to cool off car in weather over 85degrees. *ak

2004 nissan quest recalled to repair front passenger seat occupancy sensor. air bag worked fine before, but now won't activate with adult in seat.*ak

Consumer received nhtsa recall 04v103000. took vehicle to the dealership and recall failed. the advanced air bag requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, occupant crash protection. air bag for the front passenger seat was to be turned off when certain occupants, such as small children, were in the front seat.*ak

Transmission slips intermittently when attempting to accelerate. *ak dealer describes problm as transmission going into third gear default. problem has not been fixed yet. the consumer filed vehicle under the florida lemon law. *tc

On march 31 2004, my wife and i purchased a 2004 nissan quest se. (vin 5n1bv2u44n352872). the reason for the purchase was due to the size and ages of our family members. we have 4 children. they are aged as follows: 14 years, 11 years, 20 months, 6 weeks. since we have purchased this vehicle we have had the same problem over and over. with about 350 miles on it, the air conditioner locked up and the compressor was replaced. around may we noticed the ac was not cooling the van off at all. keep in mind we are in texas and this is one of the milder months. we took the van in sometime in early june to have them look at it. shortly there after they returned the vehicle stating it was performing to manufacturer's specifications. i then went and purchased a ac vent thermometer. on low the temperature blowing out of the vents is cold around 50 degrees fahrenheit. however when you turn it to medium or high speed the temperature that blows out at the vents is around 70-75 degrees. this temperature is consistent even after the car has been running at highway speeds for approximately 30-35 minutes with an outside temperature of around 90. (which again is mild for a texas summer). with the air on high for 30-35 minutes the temperature in the cabin at the middle row of seats is 87 degrees. this is also with the rear air on high as well. my child's pediatrician advised me to not let my infant ride in these temperatures for extended periods of time due to the possibility of dehydration. so, basically i am in a $35,000 (msrp) automobile that i can not let my child ride in on any trips for fear that he may get sick. this is not right and i should not have to suffer nor should my child. the vehicle is simply not performing as it should.*ak

The transmission slipped on three occasions. first time it failed to accelerate from a stop. i had to almost floor the gas pedal before it began to move. it finally corrected itself after a couple miles. the second event, i was on the highway, the vehicle accelerated well, but when the pedal was released, the engine rpms dropped to idle, i was doing 60 mph. this happened the whole trip, after it was parked for a few minutes i restarted it . the drive home was uneventful. the third event was the same as the first, the transmission slipped as though there was no fluid in it. i brought it into the dealer and they could not duplicate the problem, and told me if it happens again to go to the closest dealer while the problem was happening. after reading similar complaints on this website, there is a major problem with this model that needs to be addressed before someone gets killed.*ak

Vehicle stalled in traffic. after taking the vehicle to dealer for repairs consumer was advised that there was no solution for this defect. they should pull over to the side of the road and start over again.*ak

When driving the vehicle it stalls in the middle of the road. the vehicle has been serviced twice for the defectiveness. the dealer found n o defects.

I purchased 2004 quest in fall 2003. to date i have had the automatic door break 4 times, fuel pump and fuel chamber replaced,van will not accelerate periodically, brakes sqeak repaired but ow worse, sonar malfunction, no sound from radio/dvd/cd random occurance. the van has been in shop approximatley 10 times in ten months for extended time and problems are no better than 10 months ago. nissan consumer affairs has not provided any resolution or effort to properly fix problems.*ak

While driving 10 mph brakes failed. the abs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. *ak

Whenever an occupant that weighed over 120 pounds was seated in the front passenger's side seat air bag warning light came on, which rendered the air bag inoperative. this only started occurring after the dealership performed airbag sensor recall 04v103000 repairs. *ak the consumer stated that he would like the old sensor back because it was working fine. *tc

Problems with the location of the headlight controls.*mr the headlight controls, located at the end of the turn signal arm, are very easily moved. when the headlights are on they can be inadvertently turned off when using the arm to signal a turn. it's not until the console goes dark that the driver is aware that the lights have been turned off. the consumer has attempted to notify nissan of the condition and has also notified the dealer. *nm

When an adult sits in the front passenger's seat the air bag would shut off. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak consumer is a 128 pound adult. *tc

Power sliding door retraction feature failed. as a result, one occupant's body was pinned . dealer stated that this was normal operation. *ak (the rear passenger door) *sc *jb

I bought my vehicle in dealer new nissan quest 2004, and since i bought had the problem when you stop and you try to accelerate the transmission stock when i keep press the gas accelerate after the 40 mph the car start to respond really slowly. when i drop the car to service in the dealer the service people said is this problem dont ocurr all the time its very difficult to identify what happen. the last time happen my car went to dealer in tower because dont want to run. another problem is vibration in front when i driving i feel vibration in all the front and when i going to stop its more vibration and feeling terrible. the dealer balance mi tire 6 times all ready in one year and aligment and rotate. i think its no normal this problem.*ak

The consumer noticed while the passenger was sitting inside of the vehicle the air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. the air bag light was deactivated because the passenger weighed 120 pounds. the weight sensor activated and malfunctioned. the consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the consumer that the vehicle was operating as designed. the consumer informed the mechanic that this problem has occurred more than once and has not been resolved. please fill in additional information. *jb

The 2004 quest has less than 4000 miles and the steering wheel will shimmy when brakes are applied. dealer confirmed that the front brake rotor is warped and needs to be replaced. *jb

I purchased a 2004 nissan quest in may 2004. had issues with persistent rattles in the driver side sliding door immediately. the vehicle was taken in to the dealer service dept in aug 2004 for nissan's "customer satisfaction initiative" which corresponds to tsb ntb04-053. this campaign was to install a door rattle kit fix in addition to 2 other issues. as a result of the door rattle kit fix installation, both of my sliding doors now rattle louder than the driver side door did to begin with. *ak

While driving at 45 mph skylight window imploded into the vehicle and onto the children sitting in the back seat.*ak

Problems with seat equipment on 2004 nissan quest.*mr the dealer order another seat but as of july 2004 the seat had not arrived. *nm

Vehicle power sliding doors and power rear hatch opening intermittently while vehicle is in motion. power sliding doors moving erratically(sometimes fast, sometimes slow). power sliding doors pinch protection (reversal of door if object is caught in between) is not sensitive enough. dealer states it is working normal.*ak

We bought our brand new 2004 nissan quest s on 7-30-04. the next day it ran very sluggish and would not accelerate up to adequete speed from a stop. it stalled out twice and the check engine light came on. dealer had to replace fuel injector, fuel pump and some kind of gasket. they also ordered us a new vehicle and was very cooperative and helpful. i did not want to have to worry the next 10 years if my car was going to break down with my small children. this is not my expectation of a brand new vehicle.*ak

I bought a 2004 nissan quest in january of 2004. it was purchased new from the dealer. the van had goodyear eagle ls tires. we have had the van a little over six months and have had three blowouts, all occuring on the sidewalls of the tires. the first blowout occurred the first month we had the van. we were on the highway. the second blowout occurred as my wife was pulling up on the curb to park. the third blowout occurred in a parking lot as she was turning a corner. there were four rails on the ground and the tire grazed one and totally blew. this was in a church parking lot at a very low speed. the fourth tire was replaced when we noticed a gouge in the rubber of the tire.we have replaced all four tires with another brand. when we contacted the car dealer, we were told that there were no other reports of problems with this tire and goodyear would not do anything. my wife and i both have impeccable driving records - no accidents, speeding tickets, reckless driving etc.. so this is not a case of negligent driving on our part.*ak

Power sliding doors on 2004 nissan quest se require too much force to reverse. this is a safety hazard and almost hurt one of our children the other day.*ak

While moving the second row, passenger seat, behind the driver, my right-hand, pinky fingertip was amputated. i was rushed to emergency and they could not reattach it. i have a 12 year-old child and i am concerned that this could happen to him or another passenger or younger child. this has been a horrific experience for my entire family and myself particulary because this should not have happened while moving a seat. there is a definite design flaw that needs to be corrected. *ak

We purchased our 2004 nissan quest on october 6th, 2003. this was a vehicle that we wanted to get for our family after reviewing safety information etc. not even two weeks after we had finalized the sale, transmission fluid was all over a parking lot due to a plastic clamp not being replaced at the dealership. our van would not start and had to be towed to the dealership in order for everything to be checked out. our second incident happened about a week ago and we are very lucky that there weren't any injuries to report. we were driving down the highway and with the accelerator "floored" our van would not go over 55 mph. on a main highway this is not safe due to other drivers doing above the speed limit or well above. we tried to take it to our dealership but with it being past business hours there was no way that we would have been able to meet with a service representative. the next morning when we took it to the dealership, it was as if nothing had happened. i am very disappointed in this car and can't believe that in less than a year, we are taking it in again to the dealership to have it worked on. luckily our dealership has gone above what we asked and has done their best to work with us, but without other people complaining and this not being investigated there is little that they can do to pinpoint the problem to fix it. this is the most expensive car that we have bought ever and this is the most times that we have taken in a car for problems in such little time. with two small children, we thought that this van would be the most economical and safe vehicle that we could afford for our family, but we are sadly learning that there are underlying problems that need to be officially recognized and taken care of before something happens to someone. it would be disappointing and sad to see if this occurrence is what it takes for nissan to investigate such complaints. *jb

Consumer complained that the third row seat belt continued to tighten on the 9 year old child's waist while driving, and he was unable to release the belt by hand. they had to cut the seat belt to free their child. dealer was not notified at this time. *ak

This is a follow up to my original complaint. after my 2004 nissan quest was brought to the dealership it was found that one of the three catalytic converters went bad. when the caltalytic converter failed it damaged the other two, and in doing so it damaged the engine causing it to be replaced. my van is still in the shop being repaired and i have not been offered any kind of compensation. i have contacted nissan costumer service and filed a complaint and i am still awaiting a reply from them. i was told that there are several "upgrades" for my vehicle and they would contact the dealer and have those done while my vehicle was there.*ak

Ventilation system does not work properly. it blows hot air on all settings without the air conditioning on. nissan acknowledges the problem exists on this minivan but says there is no fix for it. *ak

3 months after we bought our van the air bag light went on...3 months after it was serviced for that the light went on again... a few months ago we noticed that when we accerlate the gas it wouldn't move...we almost got hit by another car due to the lack of speed it had..... also the doors would rattle & we would hear a springy noise coming from the front right side brakes... not to mention that in april of this yr our rear brakes & machine rotors had to be replaced. it's kinda disappointing that we pay good money for a car that has been in the shop 4 different times & we owned the van for 9 months!*ak

Three days after purchasing my 2004 nissan quest the driver side window would not close, after 3 days at the dealer the problem was fixed only to happen a few months later. today while driving 70 mph my van lost power causing me to pull to the side of a busy interstate. when i pressed the gas pedal the rpm's would go up, but there was no power. the van would not go over 20 mph. i contacted the dealer and was given a rental car. i have to wait until monday morning for the service depatment to open. my van only has 26,000 miles on it.*ak

We purchased this van in sep of 2003. at the end of oct i went out to leave for work and the van wouldn't start. we had it towed (my expense) to the dealer. once it arrived there it started fine. a couple weeks later it did the same thing and we just waited until it warmed up and it started just fine. we discovered that it was doing this when the temperature was below 34 degrees. we again took it to the dealer and they kept the van for 2 1/2 weeks. they finally told us that they were flying in a technician from california to change the fuel pump. haven't had this trouble until now. again this week i went to leave for work and it wouldn't start. (now it's 80 degrees outside) the wrecker tried to start it 3 hours later and it still wouldn't start. but after being towed and bounced around it starts again. the dealer has kept the van again and is going to change the fuel pump again. in between these 3 visits we have had to take it in numerous times because the van would have no power and start off in 2nd or 3rd gear. each time we took it in we were told that nissan knew it was a problem they just hadn't figured out how to fix it yet. this was finally fixed 2 weeks ago. we have taken the van in because the driver window stutters as it's rolled down, the doors rattle,the passenger side sliding door sticks and difficult to open, and the carpet under the drivers peddles was cut too short and kept pulling loose. each time i take it in i'm told that there is nothing that can be done. for the window stuttering, they told me it was the window tinting (but the passenger window is fine) we are extremely dissatisfied with this vehicle. we are one step away from violating the lemon law. it states that if the vehicle has to be taken in for 4 times for the same problem in a year it's a lemon. well, we are on our 3rd visit now. i would strongly recommend that no one purchase this van. *jb

(1) ever since buying the vehicle on may 1 2004, the a/c system on this vehicle has been performing poorly. (2) on a 100 to 110 degree day in phoenix arizona, the a/c at best can blow 60 to 70 degrees out of the front vents even when the vehicle has been driven for 1 hour. my other 2 vehicles and my friend's 2004 honda odyssey all blow 40 degrees out of their front vents. the quest a/c system is unacceptable especially with 6 month twins in the vehicle sweating. these readings were measured with a thermometer. (3) the quest has been at the dealership 4 times. the first time they found the freon level was undercharged. they recharged the freon and check for leaks in which none were found. 2nd and 3rd time, the dealership said they cannot do anything since the a/c system was operating within their specifications. at 104 degrees, the a/c system can blow 72 to 78 degrees and still be within specifications. the specification range is unacceptable where other vehicles can easily perform better. this is becoming a safety issue living in a hot climate. i bought this vehicle with my twins in mind. if we knew the a/c system was going to perform poorly then we would have not purchase this vehicle. 4th time:after calling 1800nissan1, we took the quest to another dealership for a second opinion. they consulted with nissan assist and lower the freon pressure. this did not help. called 1800nissan1 again and they said they cannot do anything else. i'm at the end of my rope. *jb

Vehicle purcahsed 3/23/04. discovered leaks beginning 4/11/04. vehicle has since leaked on four separate occassions. requested information is as follows: (1) normal driving, (2) four separate leaks with extensive water entry into the vehicle, (3) first leak dealership resealed driver's side sky-view window (window in roof above 2nd and 3rd row seats), second time they replaced the window, third time the resealed the luggage rack roof mounts and fourth time they resealed the rear side window on the driver's side. *jb

Air conditioning does not feel like it is blowing as cool as it should. also, hot air coming from floor vents.*ak

A newly purchased 2004 nissan quest with current mileage of around 4,800 miles when incident happened. while driving on highway, the driver side rear tire suddenly bent and smoke came out. van was then towed back to dealership and found that the cross member was broken off. dealership denied warranty coverage because service manager thought that such damage may have been caused by a collision, because he saw a few light scratches and a smaller than 2cm mark on the rim. i am sure that the van was not hit by anything when the tire was bent. the scratches and little mark could be caused by pulling over to shoulder with a bent tire. i pointed to the service manager that the joint of the broken cross member was full of rust, a sign of incomplete sealed over a period of time, obviously not a new damage caused by an accident. even tried contacting manufacturer many times, but no solution was made because manufacturer makes decision based on dealership statement. also, squeaking noise has been coming out from rear sliding doors, dealerships stated that they removed doors but no finding and problems still exist. *jb

We have the 2004 sl and have had two occurrences where the car has no power and accelerated very slowly from a stopped position. this occurs the first time the car is turned on and does not stop until the car is shut off. it appears that the transmission is slipping since the rpms are high, the engine is revving, but the car is not moving. after about 35-40 mph it breaks free. the dealer has witnessed the problem, i took it straight there the 2nd time it happened. they have done nothing to fix it, can't duplicate. i went to bbb arbitration and lost. i am pursing with an attorney.*ak

After vehicle is started and placed into gear, drive or reverse, the vehicle barely moves. the engine revs normally but the transmission does not respond. the only way to remedy the issue is to turn the vehicle off and restart.*ak

2004 nisson quest, hood prop rod design flaw. if wind catches hood, prop rod falls out, dropping hood on person looking at engine. i reported it to nissan dealer, service manager said he can not do anything about it, that's just the way they are. *ak

Car was started and backed into street, upon shifting to drive, the car wouldl not accelerate. feels like the transmission is stuck in third gear. very difficult to get the car to move out of traffic. car was then parked. upon shutdown and restart, transmission functioned normally. taken to the dealer on may 12, with copies of messages from edmunds.com from other owners with the same problem and suggestion to replace tcm. because dealer could not duplicate the problem they will not replace anything.*ak

Transmission problem. drove home afterwork let vehicle sit for no more than 15 mins. proceeded to drive vehicle out of drive way at which time i had noticed no power engine very sluggish. if it were a standard stick shift vehicle it seemed as it was starting in 3rd or 4th gear. i continued to drive the vehicle, proceeded up a slight incline of which i needed to floor the gas pedal. my car has now been at tony nissan dealership since may 6, 2004. they have acknowledged that there are other vehicles with the same reported problem, however they are unable to duplicate the problem. they have been in contact with nissan tech line, per nissan tech line until the dealership can "duplicate" the problem there is nothing that can be done. per tony nissan gm his service department has checked everything possible they don't see any problem with the vehicle that it is "okay to drive". i acknowledged, i'd pick up my vehicle if he's saying it safe to drive, however if something happens to myself or family,i will hold tony nissan and the gm liable due to the fact it's a reported problem but, they can't duplicate it. as i spoke to the gm, i read to him 9 complaints listed on this website regarding this transmission issue. my complaint should make 10, not to mention the other vehicles here on the island of oahu.*ak

Consumer purchased vehicle in december 2003, and soon after, it began to rattle behind the driver's side door. consumer notified the dealer and they found nothing. then,consumer contacted a second dealer ,who adjusted the hinge because it was loose. vehicle rode quietly for about 3-4 weeks, the it started to rattle again. consumer called the manufacturer, and was told that a technical service bulletin was issued on this problem, and that he should take vehicle back to the dealer. consumer called the dealer, and dealer made an appointment for the following day to have vehicle inspected. consumer saw many similar complaints on the website.*ak *nm

Driver and passenger side doors would unexpectedly open and close on their own while the consumer was driving. the consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak the passenger side sliding doors did not reverse in direction when an object was encountered until that object was pushed to 4-6 inches of the door frame. (the button switch caused the door to close on people) the consumer was told that the door was working as designed. *sc *jb

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. *ak *sc there was a problem with the catalytic converter. *jb

Rear door, both sliding side doors have a recurreng rattles,squeaks and clunks. noticed the problem after driving the vehicle a few miles, dealer try to fixed, but after a fews days the problem come back. i want the nissan to replace the vehicle, i'm convinced the problem will not go away.

The windshield wiper fluid sprayed too low, causing impaired vision. the cause has not yet to been determined. *ak the dealer tried to correct the problem by replacing the nozzles but that did not correct the problem. the part has been replaced twice. the consumer believes the nozzle needs to be redesigned. the storage lid warped and as a result the lid is not flush with the dash. *nm

We purchase a 2004 nissan quest minivan approximately 3 months ago. the van has had door rattle problems from day one. the rear door rattled and the dealer has replaced a hinge that seems to have fixed that. both sliding door rattle like a bucket of bolts. the car has been taken to service now 3 times for this. we were finally told that this was a known issue with the latches, but there was no fix from nissan for this. a $38,000 vehincle that rattles down the road due to poor quality with no fix known is unacceptable.*ak

Quest sl 2004 has failed to accelerate from a stopped position twice; once 2 weeks after buying, and the second about 4 weeks after; dealer not able to replicate problem. when the gas pedal is depressed the van does not accelerate, just moves very very slowly, as if it was in a higher gear. when car is stopped and turned off, the problem goes away.

Power side doors will not stop forward motion unless object is within a very small safety zone approximately in the middle of the door. also, great force is required to stop forward motion (adult male, both hands pulling hard). finally, with child lock 'on', power button by door will still allow child to close the door from inside and crush whatever he sticks out. nissan mechanic assured me this is by design and cannot be changed. *ak

2004 nissan quest would not shift out of 3rd gear even from dead stop. *ak

During cold weather it would be hard for the consumer to close the rear passenger door. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

Power sliding doors rattle severly and do not close properly. sometimes the latch in the door sticks in the closed position and will not allow the door to close and latch. back hatch opens on its own. this has happened 4 times, once as we were backing out of the garage and it ripped off the cover over the license plate lights. sometimes the ignition switch will not turn to the off position. the key will not come out of the ignition if the switch is not in the off position. the vehicle has been in for service for these issues 3 times with no success.*ak

Had an episode where the automatic transmission wouldn't go into the right gear. when accelerating from a stop, the engine raced and took alot of power to start rolling. at highway speeds, the car acted normally, but in slower speeds, the engine misbehaved again. the problem resolved when the car was turned off and on again. *nm

2004 nissan quest - passenger sliding door would not close after repeated attempts. this has occured many times over the last four months. dealer has tried to fix twice and have had parts on order for 27 days in which we've been without the car. also, sliding doors do not stop when small children get between door and car. *ak

Shortly after purchasing vehicle rear sliding doors creek and rattle. the vehicle has been to the dealership four times and problem still exhists. the passenger side door leaks after it rains and the dealership has not been able to duplicate the problem so no fix has been made. windows periodically roll down on their own and the dealership states it's a feature but problem exhists when pressing the automatic lock feature not just the unlocking feature. when car is running and a/c is started a loud kick in the engine occurs. van has failed to start and part had to be replaced in the engine. *ak

I recently purchased a 2004 nissan quest, one week after ownership the passenger side power door began and has continued to rattle, the van has been to the dealership with no positive results, the dealer states that there is "no fix" for the problem yet althought they acknowledge the problem exists, more seriously, three times the van has failed to shift properly, upon a dead stop the van is stuck in a high gear 3rd, 4th, or overdrive. acceleration is almost imposible and unsafe as i am unable to bring the van up to speed with the gas pedal fully pressed! the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem so it continues.*ak

Side doors open while driveing when outside temp is below 30 degrees

Windshield washers will not spray water onto the windshield when vehicle is moving. the water hits at the base of the windshield. works fine while vehicle is not moving. was traveling on interstate 70 when a truck sprayed slush onto the windshield. was unable to wash the windshield. had to pull off the highway in bad weather to clean the windshield.*ak

Radio/cd/dvd is on and displayed on the monitor however, no sound can be heard from speakers. the problem does not occur while driving but, after the motor has been turned off for a period of time. when this occurs, i've found if the engine is turned off and on several times the sound will work. the problem has no predictability. the dealer has not observed the problem yet. they did admit that there has been issues with the am however, this occurs with fm as i don't listen to am.*ak

The passenger side automatic sliding door opened intermittently while the vehicle was in motion or when it was sitting still. when the door opened it was difficult to close. in one instance the door actually shut on the consumer. the manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem. *nm

Driver side and passenger side sliding door make rattling noise when driving. the dealer has to repair three times, and still make that noise sometimes. *jb

Windshield washer spray too low, not hitting windshield high enough to do any good. wipers not able to clean windshield at speeds above 45 mph. *jb

Problems with the closing of the 2004 nissan quest sliding doors. one of the sliding doors was not closing all the in due to problems with the automatic closing. sometimes, the door doesn't close at all. the problem was brought to the attention of nissan dealer three times. the first two times, nissan claimed that it was fixed, but obviously not. now the vehicle is with the dealer for a week, still not fixed.

I bought this 2004 nissan quest se on september 18, 2003 and took a road trip visit my daughter 1300 miles away form my home. during the trip, we noticed air infiltration from the passengers door and the right side sliding door. in addition to the air leaks, the right sliding door and the rear hatch rattled, sometimes constantly and other times when passing over irregularities in the pavement. i took the van to the dealer on numerous occasions and it still is not fixed. this since these are power doors i would expect that there is a positive latch upon closing, however i was asked if i stopped and cycled the door. i have found the side doors and rear hatch to be not latched tightly on at least six occasions. in addition, the power sliding doors do not always open from commands to the door handle. on one visit, the dealer replaced the mask, other parts on rear lift gate and adjusted the rear latch, and it still rattles. i found the upper tailgate stoplight to also have loose parts inside it (has not been fixed yet). the right and left rear vent windows were rattling and found to be loose at the hinges. both rear tail light assemblies were found to have loose structural parts internally. left one has been replaced with one that don't rattle. however, a look at the new quests on the dealers lot found most to all taillights rattled. during the trip the van was hard to control and drifted to the left at highway speeds, when i got to my daughters house i made an appointment to have it fixed, a week later they supposedly aligned it, but it was still noticeable. in december at my home i took it in again and the alignment was good but the steering was about 4 inches cockeyed. which was fixed at at a later visit. i have owned two nissan vehicles at a time for the more than the last decade and this does not represent my experiences with those vehicles.

Purchased vehicle on 1/6/04. on 1/7/04 radio would, intermittently cut out. brought vehicle to dealer on 1/9/04. was instructed by dealer to return vehicle for repair on 1/15/04. to complete the repair the audio unit was replaced. on 1/31/04 radio repeated original problem of cutting out, brought vehicle to dealership for verification as service was not open. *jb

When backing out passenger's side sliding door opened. once the door opened it was impossible to close it. vehicle was taken to dealer, who claimed that the door was fixed. *ak

While driving at any speed passenger's side automatic door opened. when the door opened it would not close or latch. fortunately consumer's child at that moment was not in the vehicle. *ak rope was used to hold the door closed. *sc

The interior lights illuminated as the automatic, rear passenger side door suddenly started to open. *ph vehicle also having problems with radio equipment being inoperative, windshield wipers , and transmission making a whining noise.*mr

Applied brakes and van did not slow or stop properly, engine speed increased, dry road, felt like sliding on ice. *ak

Power doors , liftgate, and sun roof occasionally fail to open and close.*ak

2004 nissan quest: power door opened while van was moving. *ak

Automatic transmission stuck in 3rd gear. backed vehicle out of parking place. put into "drive" to pull forward and van didn't move. shifted into "neutral" then back to "drive" and pressed accelerator, and vehicle didn't move. pressed accelerator further and vehicle finally started to move forward very slowly at approximately. 3500 rpm. drove about 2 miles this way and parked in another parking lot; transmission did not shift the entire 2 miles. this issue is yet another in a long list of issues with this vehicle. phoned sales/service dealer, who had it towed to their lot. *la

I own an sl purchased in oct 2003. there has been one continual problem and three new problems recently. first the new problems: the past 2 weeks temps have been in single digits and there has been no snow or rain. i have had to keep car in driveway. during these past weeks i've experienced three problems, one of which infuriated me. first two items - passenger window will not open and car does not 'beep' when i lock from remote (which makes me have to turn back and double check the doors only to find it has indeed locked)- are annoying and i attributed them to the temperature. the third problem occurred yesterday: passenger side automatic sliding door would not close once opened. it would beep, slide almost closed, then open right up again. i could not force it to remain closed. this happened in a grocery store parking lot, temperature was -1 degrees, car had a couple hundred dollars worth of purchases inside, and i had my very young child with me. after checking manual and speaking with people at the nissan dealership (neither of which were helpful, to be honest) i tried cleaning the tracks around door. there was no ice, dirt, sand, etc. and still the door would not close. i was told by the dealership that there was no manual override which would have allowed me to close the door. later in the day after the car had been in the sun a few hours, my husband was able to get the door closed enough to grab and lock it. this door issue is unacceptable. we have three young children and purposely bought this car for it's reliability and safety. there was nothing reliable nor safe about what happened to us yesterday. another problem: a creaking, squeaky noise comes from the back of the van while driving. sounds like an old schoolbus. dealership has no idea of cause. were told to bring van in for service. *ak

Consumer had problems trying to reopen the automatic sliding passenger door from the inside/outside. dealerships mechanic was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak

The transmission operated poorly. when pulling out from a complete stop, the vehicle accelerated to 25 mph within 225 feet without pressing on gas pedal. the driver had to press the brake pedal really hard to slow down. *ak this occurred on downhill slopes and was an ongoing problem. *sc *jb

Purchased 2004 nissan quest on 10/25/03. rattling sound from driver side rear sliding door one week after purchase. 5 attempts to have it repaired. on 11/29/03 door opened while driving with children in back seat.

On 10/25/03 we purchased a 2004 nissan quest. within one week of purchase we notice a loud rattling noise coming from the driver side rear sliding door. after 2 attempts to repair at the dealership the noise was attenuated but still persisted. after the 2nd visit the rattling sound expanded to include a creaking noise each time we braked. on 11/29/03 the rear driver side sliding door would not open so we placed our children in the van using the automatic sliding door on the rear passenger side. after buckling the children in we stared the van and left for home. at approximately 11:55pm the driver side rear door popped open!!! on 12/01/03 my wife brought the van back to the dealership for the fourth time, where an attempt was made to fix the rattling again and the doors were adjusted. on 12/02/03 three hours after picking up the car from the dealership the driver side passenger door locked again and the automatic door went into a spasm where it would start to close but then pop back open. we eventually were able to close the doors but the rattling persisted. the locking and jamming of the doors is inconsistent but the rattling sound occurs whenever we go over 35 mph. we are now scheduled to bring the car in for its 5th visit to the service center in 5 weeks. this door not only has rattled and shook during the time we have had it, it now will sometimes not open and even worse can pop open while the car is moving. this is unsafe and the experience of watching my kids look outside of an open door in a moving car was harrowing. i hope the doors never open on a child who is not properly buckled in.

Passenger side power sliding door will not stay closed. *cb

I have had a continuing problem with the rear sliding doors on my new 2004 nissan quest. what started as an excessive amount of rattling of the rear doors has escalated to the point where the doors do not function properly. i've taken the quest in to have the doors adjusted five times at the local nissan dealer and the doors continue to rattle. the local nissan dealer was actually able to stop the driver's side door from rattling, but this resulted in a door not able to be opened using the exterior handle, you had to use the key-fob or interior switches (not acceptable in a $33,000 automobile). the car was brought back in for service and while the door now operates (sort of " see below), the rattling is back. the local nissan dealer where i bought the car does not know what else to do without input direct from nissan - i hope they are working on a solution to the quest's sliding door problems! the problems with my vehicles rear sliding doors continue to get worse. on wednesday, january 14, 2004 i had a problem with both sliding doors; neither was able to be closed. miles from home in subzero weather with a car whose siding rear doors would not close " bet you can imagine how happy i was. thank god i figured out how to operate the doors manually. this story only gets worse! after manually closing the doors, i switched on the doors again for electrical operation and commenced my travel towards home; imagine my horror when traveling down the road at about 45 mph to have the passenger side rear slider opened up all on its own. can you imagine what might have occurred if i had had my young 9 year old daughter in the back. horror doesn't come close to being an adequate description. nissan has released an inferior and unsafe product for sale to an unsuspecting public. this car is a disaster waiting to happen, and so far nothing has been done to correct the situation. *cb

While driving at an undetermined speed vehicle stalled, causing the consumer to pull off the road. the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic. *ak

Check engine light was on due to small exhaust leak; however, service manager informed consumer that van still could be used until parts for repair arrive. *la (nar) *cb

While driving approximately 25 mph driver attempted to slow down by depressing the brake pedal, vehicle hit a curb and a light pole. then, vehicle rolled over twice. driver sustained minor cuts and bruises driver and was transported to the emergency room for treatment.*ak *mr

Consumer complained about sliding door problem. *ak the door is suppose to return to open position if there's a person or object in the way. the door is doing total opposite of that. mechanic stated the door is heavy and would be hard to repair without using force. *ph

Windshield washers on nissan 2004 quest are ineffective. the spray does not reach the glass at highway speeds. the dealer was unable to correct the problem. the dealer also confirmed the same models on their lot also had the problem. in addition, after a light snowfall, the dealer told me that they received 3 complaints from other owners. the dealer has notified nissan. *la

A serious but non life threatening injury occurred to the victim's right ring finger, cutting through the nail and nearly severing the fingertip. emergency medical attention was required. while attempting to slide the 2nd row drivers side seat forward, the subject finger was crushed/cut by the seat support mechanism. the subjects hand was on the required lever in a normal fashion, a way in which no injury would be expected. a design flaw in the plastic protective cover allows for fingers to be in danger. a smaller finger, such as a child's, might have been completely severed. nissan needs to provide a fix to this design flaw to avoid further and more serious injuries from occurring. *la

Radio fails to receive on the am band. two trips to dealer required to resolve, with the second requiring extensive time online with nissan technical support. situation apparently rectified by adding a new ground on the radio circuit.*ak

Dome light fuse continuously blows. took three trips to dealer to find all causes. cause was apparently bad metal stamping in the four rear-compartment dome lights. when dome lights heated up, metal expanded and caused a short, blowing the fuse.*ak

Vehicle has two sliding doors that do not close properly. consumer has to constantly slam the door to keep it shut. the doors are making a cracking noise. *ak

Rear and sliding doors have a recurrent rattle noise, taken to the dealer 4 times and still have problem, nissan state that is a carateristic feature of vehicle, but i drove other van and did not notice the same problem, this is a lemon. they abuse or hide behind the "carateristic issue". i do not believe they can fix this problem.*ak

Dashboard is visible through front windshield. driver is not able to see clearly out of front windshield. *ak a black dashboard cover was ordered to replace the orange/red colored dashboard. *tt *jb

Reflection of dashboard and van interior onto windshield obstructs drivers view, creating unsafe driver's road view conditions. continuous safety problem. *la

Rear sliding passenger doors safety mechanism for detecting persons or objects does not provide proper safety. continuous problem. *la

Problems with 2004 nissan quest.*mr the consumer was not able to use the fresh air setting in the vehicle. the cool air from the outside became heated by the engine thus causing warm air to enter the cabin of the vehicle instead of cool air. *nm

The automatic transmission will not down shift. when the consumer was pulling onto the freeway, the vehicle failed to accelerate. the cause of the failure was undetermined because dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak when the sun shined onto the dashboard, the reflection reflected onto the windshield and caused an obstruction and distraction to the driver's view. the correct model year 2004. from the park position, the consumer was unable to go up an incline. the transmission did not engage to low gear for the power to move up the hill. the consumer had to back down the hill. the radio would get static when going over bumps, and the driver's side lower panel was coming apart. *scc *jb

2004 nissan maxima sl 3.5l v6 currently four failures under varying conditions cause the vehicle computer to go into "safe mode", flash vdo and check engine lights, and immediately lose power, reducing speed to approximately 20mph. authorized dealer has repaired each time and each time reported fixed. nissan north america restates same, refuses to replace under va lemon law. car owned 5 months, four failures, each of which could have killed me, my family, or fellow commuters. this car travels approximately 100 miles per day into dc from ashburn as well as serving for trips and around-town general ferrying. nissan does not care about the safety of my family, friends, and those around us. multiple incedents, no fatalities - yet, nor property damaged - yet.

Rear sliding passenger door safety mechanism for detecting limbs/etc. does not function to provide safety. this mechanism forcefully pushed a 130 lb adult that was applying significant pressure to stop the door, before hitting a 2 yr old child. adult unable to prevent door from closing, had to pull child out of harm in addition to self. *jb

Minivan: 2004 nissan quest the reflection of the dashboard on the front window obstructs the drivers view. this reflection is so clear that you can even see the color of the dashboard in the reflection.

Van makes a rattle when rpm's are lower than 3000. it's the timing chain as i was told by a mechanic. *tr

2004 nissan quest sl van, passenger side power door, closing on its own and failing to sense an obstruction (in this case, my child). my wife had to physically throw herself against the door to stop it from crushing our son. the dealership has refused to pick up the vehicle as of yet.

I bought a nissan quest 2004 van from broad street honda dealer at richmond it has serious door problem which was not locking completely and it is obviously not save for my three children. i took the van to them and the don't want to fix the problem even it is under their warranty for 3000 mile or three months even i also bought from them an extended warranty but it is useless they said even i paid 14000 dollars of it. they simply want me to give the car to them bellow the price i bought from them. i believe it is fraud a clear fraud. please help me. *tr

Radio/cd/dvd can be "on" but, no volume heard from speakers. intermittent problem with no predictability. dealer has observed, but cannot reproduce. radio module replaced to no avail.*ak