2004 NISSAN QUEST — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
651
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
31
Service Bulletins
3
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 NISSAN QUEST
The 2004 NISSAN QUEST has received a total of 651 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. 31 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (61 complaints), Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch (53 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (38 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 NISSAN QUEST
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2004 NISSAN QUEST, potentially affecting up to 182,236 vehicles.
Recall 05V480000 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
| 33,042 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH A FOLDING THIRD ROW REAR SEAT, WHEN THE THIRD ROW SEAT IS RAISED FROM ITS STOWED POSITION, IT ENGAGES STRIKER BRACKETS, ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE SEAT CUSHION. THE FOLD-AWAY STRIKER LOOP IS WELDED TO A MOUNTING BRACKET. THE STRIKER MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS MOUNTING BRACKET DUE TO A BROKEN WELD AT...
Consequence: IF THE THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKER WELD FAILS, THE STRIKER COULD SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET. STRIKER SEPARATION COULD AFFECT THE RISK OF INJURY IN CERTAIN TYPES OF CRASHES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKER BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
View full details →Recall 05V474000 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
| 109,437 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THERE IS A SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM THAT CONTAINS EXPOSED MOVING COMPONENTS LOCATED AT THE REAR INSIDE EDGE OF THE SECOND ROW SEAT.
Consequence: WHEN THE OPERATOR ATTEMPTS SEAT ADJUSTMENT, A FINGER MAY BE PINCHED IN THE MOVING SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM WHICH COULD CAUSE AN INJURY.
Remedy: ON EARLIER MODEL VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH JUNE 28, 2004, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INBOARD SECOND ROW SEAT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE, RIVET A PLASTIC REINFORCEMENT TO BACKSIDE OF THE EXISTING SEAT BACK COVER CARPETING, INSTALL TIE-DOWNS AND A FLANGE TO THE INBOARD...
View full details →Recall 04V186000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 26,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER SLIDING DOOR(S), AT AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BELOW APPROXIMATELY 40 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, THE ACTUATOR FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR(S) MAY EXPERIENCE BINDING DUE TO AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION CONDITION. IN ORDER TO OPEN, CLOSE OR REVERSE A POWER SLIDING DOOR, THE SHIFT SELECTOR LEVER MUST BE IN "PARK." IF THE ACTUATOR IS EXPERIENCING BINDING AND THE...
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN THE DOOR COMING OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY UPON RAPID ACCELERATION, AND AN OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT OF THE DOOR AND BE INJURED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACTUATOR FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR(S). OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
View full details →Recall 04V103000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
| 13,757 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE ADVANCED AIR BAG REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE AIR BAG FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS TO BE TURNED OFF (SO THAT IT DOES NOT INFLATE) WHEN CERTAIN OCCUPANTS, SUCH AS SMALL CHILDREN, ARE IN THE FRONT SEAT.
Consequence: THIS REDUCES THE RISK OF SUCH OCCUPANTS BEING UNJURED BY AN INFLATING AIR BAG IN A COLLISION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION/SENSOR ASSEMBLY. IF THE SEAT CUSHION/SENSOR IS FOUND TO BE OPERATING IMPROPERLY, THE SEAT WILL BE REMOVED AND RECALIBRATED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 NISSAN QUEST
651 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 NISSAN QUEST. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
I entered 14 freeway by sierra hwy entrance, as soon as I got in the fwy and left the pedal gas to slow down to get into traffic my van lost power and the shut off complete, i was very fortunate that it happened at the entrance and the cars behind me were able to stop on time and nobody got hurt, also today as soon I exit the cvs store get in into traffic, 1 minute after the van lost power and got stuck in traffic, this is very scary for me and my kids, my mechanics are not able to find the problem, please help
I entered 14 freeway by sierra hwy entrance, as soon as I got in the fwy and left the pedal gas to slow down to get into traffic my van lost power and the shut off complete, i was very fortunate that it happened at the entrance and the cars behind me were able to stop on time and nobody got hurt, also today as soon I exit the cvs store get in into traffic, 1 minute after the van lost power and got stuck in traffic, this is very scary for me and my kids, my mechanics are not able to find the problem, please help
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while at a complete stop, the driver and passenger side front overhead airbags deployed without impact. The contact sustained headaches and sought medical treatment 2 days later with his doctor. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be inspected. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 183,000.
unknown the frame is rusted in front steering section. /photos of area are being provided for your inquiry.
THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS MALFUNCTIONS
Safety Rating for the 2004 NISSAN QUEST
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 NISSAN QUEST in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 NISSAN QUEST
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 31 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 NISSAN QUEST. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB04-053c — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INITIATIVE Service Campaign ID # B0115, B0122, and B0123 are no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # B0115, B0122, and B0123. ï· Please discard all previous versions of NTB04-053.
NTB04-053c — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INITIATIVE Service Campaign ID # B0115, B0122, and B0123 are no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # B0115, B0122, and B0123. ï· Please discard all previous versions of NTB04-053.
NTB04-053c — STRUCTURE
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INITIATIVE Service Campaign ID # B0115, B0122, and B0123 are no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # B0115, B0122, and B0123. ï· Please discard all previous versions of NTB04-053.
05089 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
REAR POP-OUT WINDOW-RATTLE NOISE AND / OR CLOSES WHILE DRIVING. *TT
04053A — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INITIATIVE TO INSPECT/UPGRADE REAR HATCH HINGE AREA; REPLACE REAR HATCH STRUT BALL STUDS AND SLIDING DOOR SQUEAK AND RATTLE UPGRADE. *TT
04053A — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INITIATIVE TO INSPECT/UPGRADE REAR HATCH HINGE AREA; REPLACE REAR HATCH STRUT BALL STUDS AND SLIDING DOOR SQUEAK AND RATTLE UPGRADE. *TT
04014 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
WATER LEAKING FROM SKYVIEW ROOF. *TT
05021 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST RATTLE BUZZING NOISE PRESENT DURING ACCELERATION. *EH
05020 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AT SHIFT KNOB REMOVAL CAUTION. *EH *SC
04123 — AIR BAGS
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON (FLASHING) AND CONSULT-II SHOWS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1136 (FRONT LH SIDE AIR BAG MODULE IS SHORTED TO GROUND). *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 NISSAN QUEST
NHTSA has opened 3 investigations into potential safety defects in the 2004 NISSAN QUEST.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN QUEST
- 1999 NISSAN QUEST — 165 complaints
- 2000 NISSAN QUEST — 120 complaints
- 2001 NISSAN QUEST — 57 complaints
- 2002 NISSAN QUEST — 38 complaints
- 2004 NISSAN QUEST (current)
- 2005 NISSAN QUEST — 124 complaints
- 2006 NISSAN QUEST — 108 complaints
- 2007 NISSAN QUEST — 308 complaints
- 2008 NISSAN QUEST — 74 complaints
- 2009 NISSAN QUEST — 29 complaints
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- NISSAN SENTRA — 8,129 total complaints
- NISSAN MURANO — 7,410 total complaints
- NISSAN VERSA — 4,436 total complaints
- NISSAN FRONTIER — 4,425 total complaints