2004 Nissan Quest
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2004 Nissan Quest.
Recalls on the 2004 Nissan Quest
Seats: mid/rear assembly
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…
Latches/locks/linkages: latch
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER SLIDING DOOR(S), AT AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BELOW APPROXIMATELY 40 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, THE…
Seats: mid/rear assembly
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THERE IS A SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM THAT CONTAINS EXPOSED MOVING COMPONENTS LOCATED AT THE REAR INSIDE EDGE OF THE…
1 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 445 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2004 Nissan Quest at a glance
- Trims
- BaseSSESL
- Engine
- 3.5L 6-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd, Automatic 5-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Minivan
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2004 Nissan Quest?
Owners have filed 445 complaints about the 2004 Nissan Quest with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. There are 4 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2004 Nissan Quest reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 4 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2004 Nissan Quest?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2004 Nissan Quest listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.