2004 Nissan Quest Problems and Repair Histories
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2004 Nissan Quests for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2004 Nissan Quest problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Nissan Quest Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2004 | Nissan Quest | 22 Quests, 8.3 months of data per Quest, average 97900 miles Small sample size. Join or 22 Quests, 8.3 months of data per Quest, average 97900 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2004 Nissan Quest
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| Nissan Quest in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 110000 | 250 | Steering leaking fluid badly. Replaced high pressure switch. still leaking. |
| May | 2012 | 112000 | 500 | Hard shifting from 2nd to 1st. Slipping between shifts |
| Jun | 2012 | 114000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Nissan Quest 4dr Minivan, ext.
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan Quest in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 79000 | 210 | Wah-wah noise louder on DS. No play in wheels but loud.Bought Timken bearing from Amazon and took to local shop.Didn't help.Drove car again and traded seats with mechanic.Was louder on DS, but felt slight vibr on PS floor $420 for both sides |
| Mar | 2013 | 83000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Quest in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 85560 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 86180 | 0 | left side power door cable plus now brake light and battery light flashing intermittenly |
| Aug | 2011 | 89240 | 0 | Car hesitating and drove rough especially when idling, code reader said it was a cylinder 3 misfire. Mechanic changed all 3 spark plugs and ignition coil pack. He said it better to change all 3 because of its location (by the firewall). |
| Nov | 2011 | 91100 | 0 | Car died in middle of street. the battery and alterantor needed to be changed. |
| Jun | 2012 | 95480 | 360 | engine 5 misfire, plus poor compression in cylinder 5 mechanic suggests new engine, car not fixed yet...finding other alternatives. Excessively topped up oil. |
| Aug | 2012 | 95480 | 95 | Second mechanic fixed it for $95 only, same coil pack replaced a year earlier, said compression good. |
| Mar | 2013 | 96720 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Quest in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 2800 | Engine knock due to timing chain wearing thru nylon guides | |
| Apr | 2009 | 110 | Adjust power sliding door | |
| Aug | 2010 | 85000 | 1340 | Replaced both front wheel bearing assemblies Fogging of exterior headlight lenses, refinished by DrHeadlight.com |
| Apr | 2011 | 95000 | 2100 | Broken engine mount & air bag light. Light reset, mount replaced. Found during major maintenance, spark plugs, brakes, new coolant, 4 wheel alignment. |
| Apr | 2012 | 107000 | 250 | Warning light for passenger airbag |
| Sep | 2012 | 111000 | 0 | Blow out sunroof drain Replace battery |
| Mar | 2013 | 114000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Quest in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 600 | Car lost power and battery light is on. Replaced alternator and battery. | |
| Jan | 2009 | 5199 | Rattle from rear end over bumps. Required tightening of rear parking brake. | |
| May | 2009 | 1200 | Engine Computer Module (ECM) rusted out due to poor location under front passenger crowl on the outside. Required replacement and relearning of Engine Computer. | |
| Aug | 2009 | 600 | Oscillating noise from right wheel when going above speeds of 25 miles or greater. Replaced front right hub wheel bearing. | |
| Sep | 2009 | 1800 | Rattle noise from engine compartment upon acceleration. Problem checked and reported. Found out Variable Timing Control Sensor (VTC) sensor burned up with spark knock and pre-detonation. Front engine block removed to access VTC sensor and sensor replaced. | |
| Oct | 2009 | 1149 | Broken front struts and strut mounts. Broken stabilizer links. Broken Control Arms. | |
| Feb | 2010 | 65 | Customer states rear trunk hatch will not stay open. Found weak broken trunk struts that hold trunk open. Replaced per 04 Nissan Quest TSB. | |
| Nissan Quest in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 87000 | 285 | Rear brakes, turned rotors. |
| Nov | 2009 | 94000 | 0 | 2 of 3 3rd brake lights were burnt-out. Motor mount broken, part ordered. Motor mount replaced. $250 deductible with GEICO extended warranty. |
| Dec | 2009 | 95000 | 871 | Original shocks and struts were getting "tired". |
| Mar | 2010 | 100000 | 500 | Catalytic converter heat shield replaced Valve cover gaskets Left front wheel bearings. |
| Jan | 2012 | 121700 | 369 | Left rear wheel bearings |
| Dec | 2012 | 132000 | 400 | Right rear wheel bearings |
| Mar | 2013 | 135000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Quest in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 102000 | 450 | My Quest failed NJ State auto inspection due to an "emissions" computer code. My local repair shop stated it was an EGR Valve - replacement cost $450. I called Nissan and they said they'd never seen an EGR go bad and it was probably something else. |
| Jan | 2010 | 103000 | 730 | Bad EGR valve that also required cleaning particles out of emissions system. |
| Feb | 2010 | 103500 | 750 | Van ground to a halt in parking lot of work. CV joint fell apart. |
| Jul | 2010 | 105300 | 1500 | Both front end control arms needed replacement. Steering wheel "stops" repaired |
| Jan | 2012 | 112000 | 0 | Sunroof no longer opens Check Engine Light: Code P1444 |
| May | 2012 | 113700 | 480 | Check engine light. Error code P1444. |
| Mar | 2013 | 115000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Quest in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 62620 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 69440 | 150 | ECM on these vans is in a VERY bad spot and have been know to corrode/rust out which destroys it. I paid to have it checked while still under warranty (and cleaned) as the replacement costs were $1200 in addition to 3-4 weeks waiting for the part. |
| Oct | 2010 | 85120 | 1300 | Like others before me, I replaced the steering linkages including outer ball joints, control arms plus 4 wheel alignment. These parts are stupid expensive relative to other vans. |
| Feb | 2011 | 88660 | 480 | Front brakes were almost worn out. The VDC and brake warning light would periodically come on. Replaced front pads and rotors to fix the problem. |
| Dec | 2011 | 103540 | 525 | Had to get the passenger front wheel bearing replaced. Only sold as a hub assembly hence the cost |
| Mar | 2013 | 124000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Nissan Quest 4dr Minivan, ext.
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan Quest in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 75000 | 800 | Steering wheel vibration. Rotors warped. Brake pads gone. Changed them just 19000 miles ago with OEM parts. Currently used aftermarket frozen rotors parts but dealer installed them. Tires replaced with Michelin Primacy. OEM Goodyears awful. |
| Jan | 2013 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Quest in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 107000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 109000 | 300 | replaced the alternator and belt |
| Nissan Quest in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 97000 | 1200 | The right cv joint. New Control arms(L&R) with bushings. rear linkage. Bought the control arms on line to save money cost $89.00 each, shop labor and parts: $890.00 |
| Sep | 2012 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Quest in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 125 | transmission service, it was slipping | |
| Oct | 2011 | 123000 | 0 | transmission slipping between shifts rear cargo door auto lift broke (had to manually open and close) drivers power seat no longer functioning (power fore and aft portion) dashboard was cracked (the center console where radio is at) |
| Nissan Quest in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 68500 | 1440 | Motor mounts cracked and replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 77000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Quest in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 70680 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 75640 | 700 | The Steering FAILED! The splines were worn off and the car could not be controlled. Luckily no accident. The car is 1st model year of style and has had a lot of front suspension issues before joining TrueDelta. |
| Nov | 2011 | 84560 | 1100 | Front and rear suspension bushings were very worn. Also, a front wheel bearing was very noisy. Nissan Canada offered to replace the wheel bearing free of charge ($400 parts and labor) even though the car is way out of warranty. A cooling system pipe was corroding and had to be replaced. |
| Aug | 2012 | 90200 | 280 | Belts squealing occasionally. Dealer adjusted. |
| Mar | 2013 | 96720 | 300 | Replaced panels under engine to stop belt squealing due to water splashed from wheels. Successful. |
| Nissan Quest in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 51000 | 200 | The front expansion valve (for the ac system) needed replacement. |
| Sep | 2010 | 53000 | 500 | Catalytic Converter failure. Frustrating to be sure at only 54,000 miles. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Quest in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | Oil leak, Gasket failure between pump and cooler. Corrected under warranty. | |
| Feb | 2010 | 75500 | 550 | pulsating brakes |
| Aug | 2010 | 80000 | 50 | Failed diodes within alternator. Replaced alternator. |
| Mar | 2013 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Quest in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 90000 | 250 | Rear wiper motor was replaced because of bearing noise. |
| Jan | 2011 | 93000 | 1500 | New brakes, belts, tune-up ball joints tie rods, alignment 90,00 mile maintenance |
| Jul | 2011 | 99000 | 372 | new front brakes and AC belt |
| Oct | 2011 | 101700 | 11 | I had to replace a bolt on the tailgate lift that broke after 8-1/2 years. |
| Jan | 2012 | 105000 | 0 | The car was beginning to rust away at the side doors, and the cost to repair it was not worth it. |
| Nissan Quest in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 14000 | 390 | Something to do with fuel scavenging system. Wouldn't pass state inspection as code popped up on computer. |
| Sep | 2012 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Quest in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 114700 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 115320 | 1500 | front lower tables replaced on both sides Rear Stabilizer link Left Steering Tie Rod replaced |
| Apr | 2010 | 117820 | 150 | A/C pressure switch |
| Nov | 2010 | 127700 | 300 | Replaced Passenger side front wheel axle. Oil Sensor leak detected - sensor replaced |
| Dec | 2010 | 128340 | 500 | Steering joint was getting stuck, lower joint needed to be replaced. |
| Nov | 2011 | 133300 | 500 | Steering Clock spring (Spring Wire) cracked. Problem with AirBags Cruise and all controls on Steering Wheel |
| Jan | 2013 | 144240 | 0 | Parking Brake Cable replacment. Cable broke due to rust. |
| Mar | 2013 | 145080 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Quest in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 44000 | 250 | A/C was not cooling as it should. System was inspected, coolant was low. System was fully pressure and leak tested and then re-filled with coolant and a dye to check for leaks. No leak found. have an annoying noise from window - something wrong with door and hinge - recommended we take it to a body shop if we want it repaired. |
| Oct | 2012 | 52300 | 773 | Had to repair transmission shift solenoid, repair shift lever switch for rear hatch on van broke, repaired it in this trip. Vibration of steering wheel at high speed (>60 mph) when we stepped on the brake. The rotors had to be turned - they paid for this since it had just been done a bit over a year ago. |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Nissan Quest 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Nissan Quest in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 105000 | 800 | Replaced 2 Camshaft Sensors and 1 Crankshaft Sensor. Replaced left and right Lower Arm Control with Ball Joints. Tires and brakes wear out less than 20,000 miles. Need to replace tires because of heavy van with bad suspension. |
| Nissan in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 68000 | 1500 | ECM stopped working. Dealer blamed corrosion therefore not covered under warrenty. ECM is in a bad place with no protection from the elements |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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