Complaints
651
Crashes
10
Fires
19
Injuries
52
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Nissan Quest Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#161 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:92,503 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:8
#253 complaints
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Avg mileage:11,036 mi
#338 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:19,169 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Nissan Quest.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 61 | 1 | 8 | 92,503 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 53 | — | — | 11,036 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 38 | — | 1 | 19,169 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 30 | — | 1 | 23,804 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 29 | — | 1 | 56,980 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 29 | — | — | 101,461 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 23 | 1 | 2 | 106,912 mi | |
| Airbags | 22 | 2 | — | 77,368 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 18 | — | — | 12,248 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 17 | 2 | — | 41,164 mi | |
| Body Structure | 16 | — | 1 | 86,219 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 14 | — | — | 40,179 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 14 | — | — | 11,897 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 14 | — | — | 26,683 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 1 | — | 100,719 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 | — | 1 | 78,249 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 9 | — | — | 6,110 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 8 | — | — | 55,438 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 8 | — | — | 37,383 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | 88,091 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | 66,364 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 7 | — | — | 109,833 mi | |
| Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly | 7 | — | — | 26,333 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 7 | — | — | 646 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 7 | — | — | 11,312 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 6 | — | 1 | 6,460 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 6 | — | — | 8,705 mi | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 6 | — | — | 1,543 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | 1 | 46,775 mi |
Electrical Faults
61
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
8
Avg Miles
92,503
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
53
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,036
Automatic Transmission
38
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
19,169
Structure:Body:Door
30
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
23,804
Engine & Cooling
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
56,980
Transmission / Drivetrain
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,461
Engine Problems
23
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
106,912
Airbags
22
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,368
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,248
Hydraulic Brakes
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,164
Body Structure
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
86,219
Seat-Related Issues
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,179
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,897
Tire Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,683
Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,719
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
78,249
Structural Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,110
Other Equipment
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,438
Latches / Locks
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,383
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,091
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,364
Electronic Stability Control
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,833
Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,333
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
646
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,312
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
6,460
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,705
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,543
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
46,775
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2004 Nissan Quest — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Nissan Quest reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2004 Nissan Quest has 651 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 61 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Nissan Quest?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (61 complaints, avg 92,503 mi); Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch (53 complaints, avg 11,036 mi); Automatic Transmission (38 complaints, avg 19,169 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Nissan Quest?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 51,010 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Nissan Quest?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Nissan Quest include 10 crash-related reports, 19 fire reports, 52 injuries, and 4 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Nissan Quest as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Nissan Quest?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2004 Nissan Quest shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Quest reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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