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SteeringPart report

2004 Nissan Quest Steering Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
2%of 445 total for the year
Median mileage
107,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Nissan Quest, 2% of the 445 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“While driving on the interstate with 2 infants in cars seats as well as 3 other adults the vehicle lost power. It would not accelerate. Within minutes the steering was stiff and was extremely difficult to turn. Pulled off the interstate and onto a side road. The vehicle finallt decellerated to a full stop. Turned it off and restarted a few moments later. Vehicle ran again but no steering. Popped the hood and looked and no power steering fluid in the well. …”

NHTSA complaint #11082566, filed 2018-04, 181,000 miles

“Had the vehicle since 2004 as the original owner. Vehicle has not been in an accident. Heard a loud clunk when driving after removing foot from brake and after going over bumps. Turned out the metal subframe of the vehicle has completely rusted out and separated from the frame of the vehicle. The steering crossarms and ball joint are loose because of this. It's a $4000 repair and car has only 120k miles. Had to get new car. Dealer said it's not safe to even drive and not worth fixing.”

NHTSA complaint #10713089, filed 2015-04, 120,000 miles

“Bad vibration when braking, changed rotors and pads on front brakes seem to make the problem less but after a period of time a clunking noise 5000 miles was starting to be heard. Control arm ball joint on right side had excessive play and was replaced, but that did not get ride of the shudder in the braking situation. Told it was warped brakes, replaced break rotors and pads 1000 miles . Still no difference in the shudder is still there rotated the tires no difference in the shudder. I had new tires in the car when the right front wheel fell off. …”

NHTSA complaint #10353620, filed 2010-09, 95,000 miles

“Dt: the contact owns a 2004 Nissan Quest. There have been several problems, such as unidentified noises that came from the rear of the vehicle. When applying brakes at red lights the car will respond by accelerating. When driving through turns or an intersection the car responded in third gear instead of first. The doors vibrated as if they will open by themselves. The vehicle has been to the dealer numerous times, which was most often deemed normal by the Nissan dealer. Also,the steering wheel made noises. …”

NHTSA complaint #10140087, filed 2005-10, 100 miles

“Nissan Quest 2004 service engine soon light on and problems with steering. The service engine soon light had come on 3 times, creaking was felt in the steering wheel and or the front end, sounds were heard coming from the engine compartment, computer tire monitor indicated a flat tire and or low tire pressure during cold weather, the vehicle would run for five minutes then go up to 4 degrees higher (over inflated), when the weather was warm, the setting would then be above 40 PSI which was dangerous to drive if not adjusted (incorrect results on the display), srs light had come on after…”

NHTSA complaint #10113535, filed 2005-03, 444 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201416%
201211%
2009314%
200848%
200784%
200645%
200545%
200482%
200227%
200045%
199943%
199812%
199744%
199697%
199553%
199442%

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
Engine
23 complaints
Seats
22 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Nissan Quest

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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