Two problems related to brake sensor have been reported for the 2004 Nissan Quest. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Nissan Quest based on all problems reported for the 2004 Quest.
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.
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!.