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2004 Nissan QuestProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 445 owner complaints about the 2004 Nissan Quest, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

2004 Nissan Quest
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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid4.2× the Quest median · #1 of 22 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints44547 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage61kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 20, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Nissan Quest has problems

445 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system7713
Power train721
Structure709
Latches/locks/linkages616
Engine and engine cooling483
Air bags425
Service brakes, hydraulic374
Visibility262
Tires240
19 other systems15318

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2004 Nissan Quest recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Recall 05V-480 · Oct 17, 2005 · 33,042 vehicles

Risk. IF THE THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKER WELD FAILS, THE STRIKER COULD SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Recall 05V-474 · Oct 13, 2005 · 109,437 vehicles

Risk. WHEN THE OPERATOR ATTEMPTS SEAT ADJUSTMENT, A FINGER MAY BE PINCHED IN THE MOVING SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM WHICH COULD CAUSE AN INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Doors: latch

Recall 04V-186 · Apr 16, 2004 · 26,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE DOOR COMING OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY UPON RAPID ACCELERATION, AND AN OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT OF THE DOOR AND BE INJURED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Recall 04V-103 · Mar 1, 2004 · 13,757 vehicles

Risk. THIS REDUCES THE RISK OF SUCH OCCUPANTS BEING UNJURED BY AN INFLATING AIR BAG IN A COLLISION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.

Mileage at failure

When do electrical system problems start?

61kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 62 electrical system complaints. 77% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
23under 30k miles48under 100k miles14100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Quest year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Quest median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'04'05'06'07'08'09'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2004 Nissan Quest safety ratings

2004 Nissan Quest Van w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2004 Nissan Quest frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2004 Nissan Quest side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: Optional
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 Nissan Quest, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FINGER PINCH POINTEA05012 · closed Oct 20, 2005
    Led to recall 05V-474
  2. POWER-SLIDING DOOR OPENINGPE04027 · closed Jun 2, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-186
  3. FINGER PINCH POINTPE05019 · closed Aug 19, 2005
    No recall
  4. SIDE AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENTPE08004 · closed May 30, 2008
    No recall
In owners' words

What Quest owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 11111125 · Jul 13, 2018
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
Complaint 11079063 · Mar 14, 2018 · 90,000 miles
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.
Complaint 11025032 · Sep 22, 2017 · 106,676 miles

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