2004 Nissan Quest Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%of 445 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,486miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Nissan Quest, 3% of the 445 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,486 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.
“At only 85,000 miles both front control arms needed to be replaced. Cause of failure - the front struts had worn out, once they wore out they placed additional stress on the control arms which failed. Total bill just $1,783.00. The dealership did not see this when they replaced the brakes approx 3 weeks prior. We noticed it, because the front end started making a crunching noise when the brakes were applied, and I thought it had to do with the brakes that were just replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10349931, filed 2010-08, 85,000 miles“We bought our Quest used from a honda dealership in december 2008. We were told it was in very good condition. The electric doors do not always open or close when we want them to... They seem to have a mind of their own. The passenger airbags turn themselves on and off. After only driving it for a few months, the front end started popping when we would turn a corner. We checked the lower ball joints, being as this is a typical characteristic. There was no problem with them. We continued to drive it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10354169, filed 2010-09, 85,000 miles“There is a loud, annoying and dangerous rattling sound coming from the motor. Based on what seems like hundreds of thousands of complaints and many opinions from very experienced mechanics, it is the timing chain - the whole thing- from the chain, tensioners and everything associated with the entire timing chain mechanism. This is absurdly annoying, extremely dangerous and outrageously labor intensive and expensive to fix. I, like so many others out there, put my family in this vehicle on a daily basis and have to wonder just how safe this thing is. What happens if the chain breaks? …”
NHTSA complaint #10445651, filed 2012-01, 105,000 miles“I bought my vehicle in dealer new Nissan Quest 2004, and since I bought had the problem when you stop and you try to accelerate the transmission stock when I keep press the gas accelerate after the 40 MPH the car start to respond really slowly. When I drop the car to service in the dealer the service people said is this problem dont ocurr all the time its very difficult to identify what happen. The last time happen my car went to dealer in tower because dont want to run. …”
NHTSA complaint #10090430, filed 2004-09, 501 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10206391Dec 7, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10188377Feb 12, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10170198Dec 4, 2020This SKU is a Suspension Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10192145Mar 19, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 15% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 12 | 5% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 13 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 14% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 5% |
| 1997 | 5 | 6% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2004 Nissan Quest
77 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
72 complaintsBody and structure
70 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
61 complaintsEngine cooling
48 complaintsBrakes
43 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsTires
24 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsSeats
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Nissan Quest
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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