MYRModel Year Report

2004 Nissan Quest

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2004 Nissan Quest
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Quest Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1991: 1 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 119 complaints 1994: 167 complaints 1995: 167 complaints 1995 1996: 134 complaints 1997: 89 complaints 1998: 41 complaints 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 87 complaints 2001: 42 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2004: 445 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2007: 228 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2011: 66 complaints 2012: 93 complaints 2013: 18 complaints 2013 2014: 18 complaints 2015: 12 complaints 2016: 13 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017
2004: 445 complaints
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YearComplaints
19911
19923
1993119
1994167
1995167
1996134
199789
199841
1999118
200087
200142
200229
2004445
200582
200674
2007228
200850
200922
201166
201293
201318
201418
201512
201613
20176

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 79 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and instrument cluster/panel.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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ON NOVEMBER 27, 2013, WHILE PARKED OUTSIDE OF MY HOME, MY 2004 NISSAN QUEST BURST INTO FLAMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131204

Also filed under ENGINE

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 72 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

FIRE
STRUCTURE 16%

16% of complaints: structure — 72 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and body.

FIRE INJURY DEATH
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I GOT OUT OF THE CAR, TURNED IT OFF AND WENT ON THE HOUSE MINUTES LATER THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE FLAMES WERE BIG AND THEY WERE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140525

WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. WITHIN SECONDS OF PARKING THE VEHICLE A FIRE OCCURRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040517

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 14%

14% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 64 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing latch and lock.

INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 48 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and catalytic convertor.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2004 — complaint volume: 445
I 20040315 — PE (closed 20040602)

POWER-SLIDING DOOR OPENING

R 20040623 — latches/locks/linkages

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER SLIDING DOOR(S), AT AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BELOW APPROXIMATELY 40 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, THE ACTUATOR FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR(S) MAY EXPERIENCE BINDING DUE TO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACTUATOR FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR(S). OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign 04V186000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040623 — air bags

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE ADVANCED AIR BAG REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE AIR BAG FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SEA

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION/SENSOR ASSEMBLY. IF THE SEAT CUSHION/SENSOR IS FOUND TO BE OPERATING IMPROPERLY, THE SEAT WILL BE REMOVED AND RECALIBRATED. OWNER NOTIFICATION B

Campaign 04V103000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050421 — PE (closed 20050819)

FINGER PINCH POINT

I 20050819 — EA (closed 20051020)

FINGER PINCH POINT

R 20051219 — seats

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THERE IS A SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM THAT CONTAINS EXPOSED MOVING COMPONENTS LOCATED AT THE REAR INSIDE EDGE OF THE SECOND ROW SEAT.

Remedy: ON EARLIER MODEL VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH JUNE 28, 2004, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INBOARD SECOND ROW SEAT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE, RIVET A PLASTIC REINFORCEMENT TO BACKSIDE OF THE EXISTING SEAT BACK COVER CAR

Campaign 05V474000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20051219 — seats

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH A FOLDING THIRD ROW REAR SEAT, WHEN THE THIRD ROW SEAT IS RAISED FROM ITS STOWED POSITION, IT ENGAGES STRIKER BRACKETS, ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE SEAT CUSHION. THE FO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKER BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign 05V480000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20080125 — PE (closed 20080530)

SIDE AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Nissan Quest — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (79 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (72 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (72 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V186000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V103000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V474000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V480000 (seats) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 2001 ▲ 2008

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ◆ 1995 ◆ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Nissan Quest reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Nissan Quest is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Nissan Quest?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Nissan Quest have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.