Model year
2004 Nissan Quest
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 445 complaints for the 2004 Nissan Quest (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (61), LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH (53), POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (38). NHTSA lists 4 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$3,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 87 complaints
- 2001 42 complaints
- 2002 29 complaints
- 2004 445 complaints
- 2005 82 complaints
- 2006 74 complaints
- 2007 228 complaints
- 2008 50 complaints
- 2009 22 complaints
- 2011 66 complaints
- 2012 93 complaints
- 2013 18 complaints
- 2014 18 complaints
- 2015 12 complaints
- 2016 13 complaints
- 2017 6 complaints
Recalls
05V480000 · Oct 17, 2005
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 STRIKER BRACKETS, ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE SEAT CUSHION. THE FOLD-AWAY STRIKER LOOP IS WELDED TO A MOUNTING BRACKET. THE STRIKER MAY BECOME…
05V474000 · Oct 13, 2005
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 SECOND ROW SEAT.
04V186000 · Apr 16, 2004
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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 AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION CONDITION. IN ORDER TO OPEN, CLOSE OR REVERSE A POWER…
04V103000 · Mar 1, 2004
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
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 SEAT IS TO BE TURNED OFF (SO THAT IT DOES NOT INFLATE) WHEN CERTAIN OCCUPANTS,…
Complaints
445 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 7, fire flag on 10, injury field 39, deaths field 4. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE04027 | POWER-SLIDING DOOR OPENING · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | Mar 15, 2004 | Jun 2, 2004 |
| PE05019 | FINGER PINCH POINT · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | Apr 21, 2005 | Aug 19, 2005 |
| EA05012 | FINGER PINCH POINT · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | Aug 19, 2005 | Oct 20, 2005 |
| PE08004 | SIDE AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | Jan 25, 2008 | May 30, 2008 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest · 3.5L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Quest · 3.5L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2004 Nissan Quest at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.