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2004 Nissan Quest Engine Problems

Complaints
23about this part
Share
5%of 445 total for the year
Median mileage
104,500miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Nissan Quest, 5% of the 445 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Engine would suddenly cut off while in motion at 25-35 miles per hour. Two repairs were necessary at a cost of approximately $500 to get the problem repaired. The problem was that both the front and rear crank shaft sensors had to be replaced. As for the seat problem, one of the release levers broke off completely. I have not yet had it repaired so I do not have a cost for this repair. I have to use pliers to release the lever.”

NHTSA complaint #11104526, filed 2018-06, 86,000 miles

“Rattling noise that increases as I accelerate. I assumed it was part of the exhaust system only to find out it is a timing chain issue which can cost at a minimum of $1800 for labor that does not include parts. I have contacted several mechanics in my area and they won't even deal with this issue due to the way Nissan has put the timing chain in the 2004 Quest.”

NHTSA complaint #10523139, filed 2013-07, 104,000 miles

“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. I had just drove the car about an hour, there was no smell no sound no indicator lights nothing. The flames were big and car went up fast.”

NHTSA complaint #10593937, filed 2014-05, 100,000 miles

“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 .”

NHTSA complaint #10748245, filed 2015-08, 130,000 miles

“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 replacement of control arms at a cost of 800 dollars! …”

NHTSA complaint #10492071, filed 2013-01, 84,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201518%
20121314%
201169%
2009314%
200836%
20073917%
200657%
20051518%
2004235%
200213%
200022%
199411%

Other parts of the 2004 Nissan Quest

Electrical system
77 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
72 complaints
Body and structure
70 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
61 complaints
Engine cooling
48 complaints
Brakes
43 complaints
Air bags
42 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaints
Other or unknown
26 complaints
Tires
24 complaints
Seats
22 complaints
Equipment
21 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Nissan Quest

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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