The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while at a complete stop, the driver and passenger side front overhead airbags deployed without impact. The contact sustained headaches and sought medical treatment 2 days later with his doctor. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be inspected. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 183,000.
2004 Nissan Quest airbags problems
42 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 44,079. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 42
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 44,079
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal: sensor/control module18
- Frontal3
- Side/window2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Nissan Quest airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Nissan Quest airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- 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, such as small children, are in the front seat.
- Risk
- This reduces the risk of such occupants being unjured by an inflating air bag in a collision.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat cushion/sensor assembly. If the seat cushion/sensor is found to be operating improperly, the seat will be removed and recalibrated. Owner notification began on june 23, 2004. Owners should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 04V103000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Side air bag non-deployment
The subject vehicles are equipped with optional seat-mounted side air bags.all vehicles are equipped with standard frontal air bags and side air curtains.installation of the incorrect SRS diagnosis sensor unit does not impair deployment of the frontal air bag and side air curtain in the event of a crash.no reports of non-deployment of the subject seat-mounted side air bags have been received by the manufacturer or by the federal safety agency.the warranty reports cited above represent vehicle inspections conducted under the service campaign and sensor replacement was required in 32 of these cases.the manufacturer reports a total of 151 sensor units sold as replacement parts for all purposes.investigation disclosed a low incidence of sensor replacement required under the service campaign to date.no incidents of real world non-deployment of the subject air bags were identified.this preliminary evaluation is closed.
PE08004
What 2004 Nissan Quest owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The air bag light glitches on the dashboard, it turns on and off. The only windows that open are the front door windows, the back side windows could barely crack open && the temperature inside the vehicle "with the windows open" reach dangerously high temperatures that literally are harmful and dangerous. A family vehicle with no ability to open any window on the 2 sliding doors, can lead to very high temperatures even though the front 2 windows open is still not enough for air to reach passengers who sit in the middle-row especially passengers who sit on the 3rd row seat in the back of the van. A recall must be done to adjust the windows on both sliding doors on each side to be able to roll down the windows... The temperature trapped inside the vehicle[passengers and seats area] with all the windows open was of 99, on a regular sunny day.... We drove to where we had to go and no type of air would reach the back seats where my daughter was sitting... She began to have problems breathing and was sweating so much.. I keep her hydrated especially when we have to drive far because the AC doesnt work and we cant roll any window in the back down sin e they dont roll down... When iturn on the AC the smell of gasoline begins to come out through the vents... My car wasnt included in any recall u had before which my car nissan quest sv 2004 clearly shouldve been included for the airbag recall....
All side air bags have activated without any accident or collision. The rearward bags activated at 5 MPH the forward side airbags activated while the vehicle was not moving.
Passenger air bag ls off, light flashing speedometer starts at 30miles
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. While driving various speeds, the front passenger side air bag off indicator illuminated when an occupied was present. The failure recurred sporadically. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numebr: 16v244000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
My husband was accelerating after being at a complete stop at a sign and there was an exhaust pipe in the middle of the road. The pipe hit our muffler and after about 500 yards, both the passenger and driver's airbag deployed and the car alarm went off for 15-20 minutes. After having the van towed to an autobody shop, they could only find one point of impact in the muffler. We spoke to nissan and were told that there was no known issues and they would not do anything about the issue. Our insurance is now totaling the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal scraping noise heard from the front end of the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that the air bag warning light would illuminate intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver's side caliper, brakes, rotors, front brake, front driver's side wheel bearing, passenger's side lower control arm, and the frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 114,000. Updated 06/15/16
Driving on a local single lane road in the early evening (dusk) and the weather was clear and dry. The drivers air bag deployed. There was no impact with the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. The contact was driving 45 MPH when the entire front end of the vehicle began shaking violently. The tires were changed and new tires were installed but the shaking persisted. The tire sensor and air bag warning light continued to illuminate continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle and did not attempt to repair or inspect the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 84,000.
Questions about the 2004 Nissan Quest airbags
Does the 2004 Nissan Quest have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 42 complaints about the airbags of the 2004 Nissan Quest, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 Nissan Quest airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 44,079 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Nissan Quest airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V103000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Quest have bad airbags?
The Nissan Quest model years with the most airbags complaints are 2004 (42 complaints), 1996 (18 complaints) and 1997 (10 complaints).
Other 2004 Nissan Quest problems
Electrical 77Transmission 72Engine 71Body 70Locks 61Brakes 43Visibility 27Tires 24Seats 22Fuel system 18Acceleration 13Suspension 13Driver assistance 9Lights 8Steering 8Seat belts 6Wheels 3
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