2004 NISSAN QUEST

651 complaints filed with NHTSA.

651
Complaints
10
Crashes
19
Fires
52
Injuries
4
Deaths

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM61
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH53
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION38
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR30
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING29
POWER TRAIN29
UNKNOWN OR OTHER24
ENGINE23
AIR BAGS22
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE18
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC17
STRUCTURE:BODY16
SEATS14
TIRES14
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR14

Recalls (4)

05V48000017/10/2005

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

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 MOUN

04V18600016/04/2004

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

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 SH

05V47400013/10/2005

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

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.

04V10300001/03/2004

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

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,

Recent Complaints

20211230AIR BAGS

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.

Mileage: 183,000

20170102AIR BAGS

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

Mileage: 107,000

20170102ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

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

Mileage: 107,000

20170102ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

Mileage: 107,000

20160120FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Mileage: 136,000

20150609ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Mileage: 98,000

20150609UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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.

Mileage: 98,000

20150609STRUCTURE:BODY

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.

Mileage: 98,000

20150601CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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

Mileage: 111,000

20150601CrashENGINE

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

Mileage: 111,000

20150601CrashSERVICE BRAKES

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

Mileage: 111,000

20140601FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

Mileage: 121,012

20140525FireSTRUCTURE:BODY

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

Mileage: 100,000

20140525FireWHEELS

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

Mileage: 100,000

20140525FireENGINE

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

Mileage: 100,000

20131204FireENGINE

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,

Mileage: 147,000

20131204FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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,

Mileage: 147,000

20111006CrashELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 STRUC

Mileage: 170,145

20110923ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Mileage: 60,000

20110621FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Mileage: 90,000