Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Nissan Quest
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Nissan Quest has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 445 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #05V480000 FOLDING THIRD ROW REAR SEAT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V474000 SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM/PINCHED FINGERS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V186000 NISSAN/POWER SLIDING DOORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V103000 NISSAN/FMVSS 208/ODS AIR BAG SENSOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 77 complaints
- Power Train 72 complaints
- Structure 70 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 61 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 48 complaints
- Air Bags 42 complaints
Of the 445 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 10 a fire; across all 445 complaints, owners report 39 injuries and 4 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Nissan Quest has limited reliability based on 445 complaints and 4 recall campaigns. Common issues revolve around electrical and powertrain systems. With multiple complaints and recalls, reliability is a concern, particularly for electrical issues and door latches. However, the evidence is limited, leading to uncertainties in some failure estimations.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| Power train | 70,000–120,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | common |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 50,000–90,000 miles | $150–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake inspections
- Transmission fluid changes
- Coolant flushes
- Battery checks
- Timing belt replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Faulty electrical systems
- Door latch issues
- Transmission slipping
- Overheating engines
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Nissan Quest at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.