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2004 Nissan Quest electrical system problems

77 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2004 Nissan Quest cite electrical system, 17% of all 445 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
77
17% of all complaints
Crashes
1
Reported by owners
Fires
8
Reported by owners
Injuries
7
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the electrical system

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“THE SPEDOMETER AND THE LIGHTS FOR IT DON'T WORK GOT PULLED OVER AND TOLD I HAD A FAKE INSPECTION BECAUSE OF THEM NOT WORKING CAN'T GET AN EXACT READING ON MY MILEAGE,FUEL OR IF THE VANS OVER HEATING I CAN'T TELL HOW FAST OR SLOW I'M GOING”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 14, 2018Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (esc)ODI 11079063
“AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE CAR WILL DIE AND LIGHTS FLASH AND I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND TRY AND START THE CAR. IT WILL RESTART BUT THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY AND AT VARIOUS TIMES AND SPEEDS. THEY TOLD US THIS HAPPENS ON A LOT OF THESE MODELS AND IT IS THE ECM.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 22, 2017Electrical systemODI 11025032
“THE VEHICLE MAIN COMPUTER IS DIRECTLY UNDER THE DRIVER WINDSHIELD. IT RUSTED OUT AND FAILED. BECAUSE IT WAS TOTALLY UNPROTECTED AND SUBJECT TO RAIN,SNOW EXCESSIVE HEAT, I HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED TO THE COST OF $1,000. COMPLETELY PREVENTABLE. I DEMAND A REFUND AND A RECALL NOTICE ISSUED. THANK YOU!”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 16, 2017Electrical systemODI 11023799
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THE SLIDING DOOR LATCHES FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY FOR THE REAR DOORS ON BOTH SIDES. THE CONTACT HAD TO CHECK THE DOORS TO ENSURE THAT THEY WERE SECURED AND WHEN THE FAILURE HAPPENED, THE CONTACT HAD TO MANUALLY CLOSE THE TWO ELECTRIC DOORS WITH FORCE. THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V186000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) AND NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE04027 (STRUCTURE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) BUT THE CONTACT HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE CONCERNING THE RECALLS. TWO DEALERS HAD BEEN NOTIFIED (BUSAM NISSAN,1501 E KEMPER RD, CINCINNATI, OH 45246,(513) 771-8100 AND JEFF WYLER NISSAN OF CINCINNATI, 8680 COLERAIN AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45251, (513) 385-1400). THE CONTACT WAS TO CHECK WITH THE MANUFACTURER TO DETERMINE A REMEDY TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE MANUFACTURER MAY PROVIDE A SOLUTION BEING EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 27, 2017Electrical system, Structure, Latches/locks/linkagesODI 11001623
“ALARM BEEPS WHEN SET BUT DOES NOT SOUND IF CAR IS BROKEN INTO. CAR WAS PARKED. POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT ALWAYS SHUT WHEN POWER BUTTON IS PUSHED. DOES NOT ALWAYS LOCK AND LATCH AS WELL. DOOR FLEW OPEN WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. ALSO WHEN CLOSING DOES NOT STOP IF SOMEONE IS IN THE WAY. CAUGHT MY FOUR YR OLD DAUGHTER'S LEG AND SHUT ON IT. TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CONSTANTLY COMES ON EVEN WHEN TIRES ARE COMPLETELY AIRED UP. BACK REAR DOOR DOES NOT ALWAYS OPEN WHETHER BUTTON INSIDE VAN OR REMOTE KEY IS PUSHED. HAS TO FORCEFULLY BE OPENED AND SHUT. SOMETIMES WILL SLAM SHUT AND IT HAS FALLEN ON MY BACK BEFORE. MANY ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE DASH AND CONSOLE DO NOT ALWAYS WORK OR REGISTER. DOES NOT REGISTER FOR OIL, COOLANT, OR TEMP. *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 2, 2017Electrical system, Air bags, Electronic stability control (esc)ODI 10939016
“MY INSTRUMENT PANEL NO LONGER WORKS AT ALL. I CAN NOT TELL HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE, READ MY (WHICH AFFECTS MY ABILITY TO GET AN OIL CHANGE ANYWHERE) , AND MY TEMPERATURE GAUGE. I HAVE RAN OUT OF GAS IN NEGATIVE TEMPS WITH KIDS IN THE CAR. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO BUY A NEW INSTRUMENT PANEL, THE COST IS OVER $300. ONCE I FINALLY SAVED THE MONEY I WAS TOLD BY NISSAN THAT THE PART WAS DISCONTINUED! I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND DISCOVERED I AM ONLY ONE OF HUNDREDS WITH SAME ISSUE!”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 14, 2016Electrical systemODI 10855454

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Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.