general problems of the 2004 Nissan Quest - part 1

The speedometer quit working and the odometer does not work right.

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.

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.

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.

The vehicle main computer is directly under the driver windshield. It rusted out and failed. Because it was totally unprotected and subject to rain,snow excessive heat, I had to have it replaced to the cost of $1,000. Completely preventable. I demand a refund and a recall notice issued. Thank you!.

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Quest. The contact stated the sliding door latches failed to function properly for the rear doors on both sides. The contact had to check the doors to ensure that they were secured and when the failure happened, the contact had to manually close the two electric doors with force. The vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 04v186000 (latches/locks/linkages) and NHTSA action number: pe04027 (structure, latches/locks/linkages) but the contact had experienced the failure concerning the recalls. Two dealers had been notified (busam Nissan,1501 e kemper rd, cincinnati, OH 45246,(513) 771-8100 and jeff wyler Nissan of cincinnati, 8680 colerain Ave, cincinnati, OH 45251, (513) 385-1400). The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine a remedy to repair the vehicle. The contact was uncertain if the manufacturer may provide a solution being excluded from the recall. The failure mileage was not available.

My instrument panel no longer works at all. I can not tell how much gas I have, read my (which affects my ability to get an oil change anywhere) , and my temperature gauge. I have ran out of gas in negative temps with kids in the car. I have attempted to buy a new instrument panel, the cost is over $300. Once I finally saved the money I was told by Nissan that the part was discontinued! I have researched this issue and discovered I am only one of hundreds with same issue!.

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. All this was caught on a neighbor's security camera. The video files are over 5 mb so this website will not allow me to upload the video files. I should also mention we drove the van earlier in the day without problems.

The gauges for the current mileage, fuel, temperature are all going in and out. This issue makes it almost impossible to know how much fuel is in the car, so I just keep putting in $15-$20 every couple of days to keep it full (where the amount is able to be seen). I make sure there is antifreeze in the radiator and the reserve bottle as well. Keep the oil changed regularly also.

Nissan Quest cluster loses ability to moniter fuel and temperature , which caused me to run out of fuel while travelling at a speed of 55mph. After researching online I see there is a repair but how does the dealer not see an issue with this problem. The lcd screen essentially peel away from the screen due to heat or humidity . I see this as a danger and I feel it puts my family along with others in danger .

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 is pushed. Has to forcefully be opened and shut. Sometimes will slam shut and it has fallen on my back before. Many electrical functions within the dash and console do not always work or register. Does not register for oil, coolant, or temp.

2004 Nissan Quest. Consumer writes in regards to ecm corrosion problems. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled and it would not re-start. The dealer informed the consumer the intelligent power distribution module would also need to be replaced in order for the vehicle to run.

Odometer , gas gauge. Temperature gauge, stopped working, on the left side of dash making the vehicle not be able to pass inspection.

My battery keeps going dead if the van sits more then a day. I took it to a local mechanic but he could not find the problem. When I picked up my van the left side of the dash does not work. I looked up complaints on the computer and they are the same as mine. The ecm has rusted because of the placement in the van 2004 throught 2009 are in the same place. I called Nissan but the said they had no idea what I was talking about that I could not believe every thing I read on the internet. This is bad because now I can not get my van inspected because the dash does not work. I need my van to go to work. It cuts off for no reason. I cannot tell how much gas I have. I can tell how many miles I have that was the second thing that went. The first was the radio. They told me at Nissan that I had to take it to a Nissan mechanic but I can not afford $110. 00 an hour. This should be a recall because all 2004 to 2009 van are made this way and are have electrical problems. Please help.

Drove it to a park about 1:00 p. M. Stayed there til about 3:00 pm got home parked in 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.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that the tcs and abs warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage 44,000. Ne.

My van indicated a problem with a mil on the dash. After getting it tested the code indicated an issue with a vent valve p0447. I replaced the suggested part and it did not fix the problem. After researching the issue, I focused my attention on the ecm as it controls all the sensors in the vehicle. I removed the ecm and noticed rust and corrosion right away. Nissan does not consider it be a defect, however the ecm is mounted under the leaf screen where water is supposed to drain. Upon removing the cover to the ecm it was discovered that the corrosion from the water ate away at the metal and created a hole in the sealed ecm and allowed water to get and cause damage to the circuit board. My problem was only 1 sensor, but it won't pass required emission in my state. There were some reports of drivability issues by others that had the dealer tell them they need the ecm replaced and it was not covered under warranty. This is a design flaw and should be replaced by the manufacturer.

Vehicle lost speed dramatically on the road. Car would not drive more than 10 mph, no increase in rpms with accelerator depressed. Mechanic reports ecm failed while driving due to rust development. Ecm is placed in unprotected location directly under windshield drain. Nissan offers no fix.

The last number on the odometer reading is not readable. I have seen several cars with this same problem. I called Nissan and they opened a case. The case number is [xxx]. A Nissan dealer in pennsylvania called me and told me it can not be fixed. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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The gas gauge is displaying inaccurate info. Even if I fill it to the top, it still displays either empty or half full. This is a safety issue.

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.

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.

My 2004 Nissan Quest began shutting down while driving, even at significant highway speeds, requiring the vehile to be pulled over and restatrted. Vehicle has 69,923 miles at the time it was diagnosed with a corroded engine control module that needed to be replaced. I now understand this is a common problem that seems to be more of a design flaw than an "envoronmental factor" as Nissan calls it. This vehilce has been well maitained. I did not expect a $1,500. 00 repair bill nor did I expect such a compromise to my families safety while driving on the highway. It just shuts down without warning, no power, no ability to control the vehicle!!! I was lucky.

The car had been exhibitng various light warnings. The car was checked and the light indicators were not correct. No problems were evident. I parked the car in front of my home. Two hours after paring the car it began to smoke. The fire department was called and the fire was put out. The harness burned due to an electrical malfunction that is not considered wear and tear. It is due to a design or manufacture that put me and my property in potential harms way. This report is filed in an effort to protect other Nissan owners and to alert the company of a design flaw,.

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that the led lights on the instrument cluster malfunctioned and none of the readings could be seen. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the instrument cluster replaced. The dealer stated that while attempting to replace the instrument cluster, the mileage could not be retrieved to transfer into the new cluster. The dealer stated in order to know the true accumulated mileage of the vehicle, the instrument cluster could not be changed. The failure mileage was 65,000.

I owned a Nissan Quest 2004 3. 5 sl that has 66,556 miles, I was very happy with this car until last September, when out of the blue my Nissan will brake down in the middle of the beltway or stall if I stopped at a red light or stop sign, the engine will die completely with no warning signs, I took this car to the dealer passport Nissan of alexandria va for the 3rd time yesterday because my van keep stalling any time I drive under 5mph or brake to a stop. This after I was told for 2nd time that they fixed the problem in a message they left me saying we were able to duplicate the problem and fixed, we had to re-program the engine idle, that is fixed we drove it many times today and definitely is fixed. But when I drove it back the next morning taking my kids to school my Nissan kept stalling and got worse because now the accelerator is shaking the car whenever I need to speed up. Frustrated again I called the technician to let him know what happened and he told me thisthere is nothing else we can do, we cant fix the problem, and my advise to you is to buy another car!! I also got a note from the same technician saying this no dtcs, we are unable to duploc customers stalling issue. Recommend trying another Nissan dealer for 2nd opinion. My husband asked them, why in less than 24hrs their message had changed from fixed to this? they have no answers to this Questions and since is not safe to drive I left my van parked at the dealer passport Nissan of alexandria va.

I have had an intermittent electrical issue with my Nissan Quest for the last few years (since 60,000 miles, now at 100,000 miles). The dealer has been unable to properly diagnose this issue over a period of years, and it is a safety concern. Suddenly the speedometer drops to zero when I am driving and all the dashboard hazard lights go on. When I am able to pull over and turn off and restart the car, the check engine light remains on and the car is ok for a few days/weeks/months. Then it all happens again. They have changed sensors, tightened all electrical connections, and now would like to change the abs actuator assembly. I notice online that this is a problem that many owners of 2004 Quests have, and seems to be a serious safety issue. I have not allowed my children to drive my car. I feel this needs a recall from Nissan to correct.

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.

I bought a Nissan Quest 2004 van from broad street Honda dealer at richmond it has serious door problem which was not locking completely and it is obviously not save for my three children. I took the van to them and the don't want to fix the problem even it is under their warranty for 3000 mile or three months even I also bought from them an extended warranty but it is useless they said even I paid 14000 dollars of it. They simply want me to give the car to them bellow the price I bought from them. I believe it is fraud a clear fraud. Please help me.

The bad connection to the dash lights I think involve the overdrive on & off, side door opening and back door (no problem with back door yet). There is also a problem with the front left assembly located at the tire. I make a sharp right to transfer the weight to the left and I get a bad vibration. Something is loose or bad bearings. I told Nissan of smithtown located in long island,NY about the problem all they said was "ok". They would not give me a appointment to come in. But Nissan of smithtown did charge me $90( under warr. ) to have the slipping transmission looked at. Now they have law suits for other things they did from the attorney general office. I like to have my cash back. I also like to add the windshield cracked about six months ago in the middle. Must be at least two feet long. The body is twisting too much. You may reach me e-mail. Thank you for your time and consideration. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

In December of 2006 we purchased a 2004 Nissan Quest se. The first year was not entirely trouble free, the drivers seat would self adjust while driving. The dealer fixed it no charge. The in December of 07 the trans went out, again the dealer covered it at no charge, gave us a loaner and were done within a week. Except for the inconvenience of not having our van we were fine until now!!! in June of 08 we were going for a Sunday drive and the van just died in the middle of the street. Nothing would work nothing, no power anywhere. We called road side and all they could do was tow us to al piemonte Nissan in melrose park, IL. The following Monday, the dealer calls and tells us the ecu is burnt out, and has some corrosion. It's covered under warranty so no need to far right!!! a week later we finally get a loaner, ok not too bad. Two months go by and we finally have word that we have a date when the part will arrive!!!!! the part gets installed but the van runs like crap "omg you mean they actually tested it"!!!! they now are replacing a cracked distributor, god only knows how that happened!!!! the dealr does not charge us for that, but the van still runs like crap so now they have to replace three of the 6 coils and well we had to pay over $800 bucks for that. Totally not expecting that we had to charge it, putting us in the hole even deeper. You know we haven't spent alot of $ on this car but for a 4 year old car it sure has had alot of major components replaced. The the freaking dealer doesn't test the car, so we leave and the remotes, doors, sunroof, windows don't work. The center counsil is falling apart and they didn't even clean the !@#$% car. I take it back, rip the manager a new one, he gives me a loaner again and I'm back the next day to pick up my van, now they clean it. It's been a few weeks now and the van is fine but I often think what would have happened if it broke down in the middle of the interstate!!!!!.

I am an owner of a Nissan Quest which was purchased only 4 years ago. At 100, 000 miles a portion of the main computer is gone, leaving the car inoperable. The entire casing was corroded impairing the computer. A part was ordered by a Nissan dealer through my mechanic. . Initially we were told the part would arrive in early June (the original was ordered about may 23rd 2008) we were then told a few more days. . . And then June 10th, the latest being June 17th arriving at the mechanic. On the 19th I called Nissan village and was told the part would arrive July 10th. And they still cannot guarantee this. I am a mom of three kids, ages 5, 4, and 7 months. I work full time and have been left with nothing to drive. We had a rental for 18 days at a cost of 850 until I no longer could afford it. Since this matter, I have dealt with Nissan USA, several customer service reps, and not one person at Nissan, attempted to share with my why a 37,000 dollar car after 4 years is inoperable, but even worse why its taken 2 months to get a part in. It is truly unheard of- people around me are just amazed. I really just want answers- is this a problem that has occurred? corrosion after 4 years normal? a part more than 2 months??? thank you for your consideration in this matter. Your time and effort will be much appreciated.

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Quest. While the vehicle was parked for 45 minutes, it spontaneously caught fire and was completely destroyed. An investigator inspected the vehicle and concluded that the fire originated in the engine compartment due to a failure of the power distribution box. The contact has a copy of the police report and pictures of the incident. The manufacturer denied any responsibility for the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 11/17/08 updated 11/13/08.

I have a 2004 Nissan Quest, we have experienced numerous problems including the power sliding door opening at 60mph. (Nissan put in a rubber bumper on the door) the power drivers window wont go back up after using auto down(Nissan unable to find a problem) transmission starts off in 3rd gear from a stop almost causing accidents. (3rd time we have complained and hasn't been fixed yet(Nissan does not know why it is happening).