Two problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises 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.
Once started, the engine makes a ticking sound. Over the last couple of months, there have been occasions while driving, the vehicle will rapidly decelerate, engine light illuminates and not begin accelerating adequately until it is turned off and restarted. The problem has escalated to completely stalling and the engine light illuminates. After a few attempts, the vehicle will restart, but the problem is occurring more frequently. A local mechanic diagnosed the problem as the timing chains needing to be replaced. After further research, I have discovered class action lawsuits in some states for premature failure of timing chains on 2004-2009 Nissan Quest, among other models.
Heard a ticking noise when starting up my car but subsided after it warmed up gradually over the month it got very loud. Brought it to Nissan dealer in pompano beach and they said it was timing chain needs replacement for a cost of 2. 300 dollars! I researched this and see that it is a frequently voiced complaint and is happening very prematurely 50 -90 thousand miles. . Ridiculous expensive and dangerous, also ! need replacemnt of control arms at a cost of 800 dollars! I also see that this is a common complaint with Nissans. . . . I am generally the only one in the van we are a family o three with three vehicles ,it was garaged kept never use it to haul anything more than a suitcase once in awhile what is my recourse, what can I do to get some assistance so I can repair it before my self or passenger gets killed on the highway when the chain breaks?. . .