2004 Nissan Quest: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Aug 9, 2010 · Transmission · 78,000 miles · MN

1. Check engine light, transmission hesitance, transmission loss of gear and grinding. Also while in drive vehicle will roll backwards. 2. Infrequent, but in three years of ownership a failure occurs once every three months. 3. No repairs have been done.

Filed Jul 14, 2009 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · CA

The brakes have to be changed at least 3-4 times a year, and rotors had to be changed because they were about a 1/2 in. Gone. Steering wheel began to shake every time I had to brake. Brakes never stop squeaking. Finally had to put new calipers in about a week ago I finally thought my brakes would be working fine again. Worked good for one day, squeaking came back every time I brake, still hear scrapping noise from the brakes. One problem after another with this car. When it rains from front window leaks into the glasses holder since I purchased the car. Yesterday the passenger sliding door has a hook at the back of the door when it closes it hooks to it also, the piece fell into the door now the door does not close right. The sensor thinks the door is open so now the bottom lights stay on. This was the worse purchase I may have done. Since I bought the car its been problems know wonder they only gave a 3 year warranty on it. Sometimes I put my car in drive and it fails to take off, so I have to put turn it off wait a few seconds then try it again. So what is next to fail? Even the back panel that covers the lights near the license plate fell off. My biggest problem I worry about is the brakes because I have 5 kids I really think this is a defect on this car and from what I read I am not alone on the brake issue. I really think they have to do something about the brakes.

Filed Mar 29, 2006 · Body, Locks · GA

Grinding noise upon initial start of day and several failures upon initial start; sluggish and feels like it'll cut off on incline and acceleration. Upon several complaints when auto was a few months old regarding not going into gear and slowing, nissan put in some computer chip relating to the transmission. They claimed they could not duplicate problem and slowing probllem continues. Also problems with defective interior equipment such as middle row side lights falling out recessed housing, no tension in arm rests ,skirts on middle seats don't stay attached,middle pass side door hard to open, rubber on door pulling apart,middle door, drivers side,looks off track,etc.

Filed Mar 3, 2005 · Airbags, Body · 444 miles · MD

Nissan quest 2004 service engine soon light on and problems with steering. *bf the service engine soon light had come on 3 times, creaking was felt in the steering wheel and or the front end, sounds were heard coming from the engine compartment, computer tire monitor indicated a flat tire and or low tire pressure during cold weather, the vehicle would run for five minutes then go up to 4 degrees higher (over inflated), when the weather was warm, the setting would then be above 40 psi which was dangerous to drive if not adjusted (incorrect results on the display), SRS light had come on after recall campaign #04v103000 was performed, driver's side power window was intermittent, sliding doors made loud bump noise when opened all the way, especially on inclines, heat outlets located on the floor behind the first row seat can't be controlled by the passenger rear controls, the dome lights were not working, the door rattled, the drivers side front window would not move, the window switch has an open circuit, the vehicle was jerking upon acceleration at 30 MPH, rear heater was blowing cold air, there was a heavy grinding noise when the vehicle was first started after sitting for more than one hour along with the power steering, transmission fluid leaked a reddish/purple fluid on the garage floor, the interior lights were inoperative and there was an evaporation leak. *sc

Filed Feb 23, 2005 · Locks · OK

I purchased my 2004 nissan quest in september 2003. The day I drove the vehicle off the lot the sliding doors began to rattle and haven't stopped since. I have taken the vehicle to two different dealers for a total of nine times. The dash reflects in the windshield making it a hazard to drive, the driver's door has a squeak when opening that is caused by the hinge flexing where it is attached to the body. Have been told by dealer this cannot be fixed. The sliding door panel on the driver's side rear, protrudes about 1/8" from the body and has a dent in the corner of the panel and have been told by dealer this cannot be fixed. I paid over $31k for this car and it seemingly cannot be fixed no matter what is wrong. I have contacted nissan 5 times by telephone and on one ever returns my calls.

Filed Jan 23, 2005 · Engine · CA

Initially random squealing noises from engine occurred. Later noise became more frequent when car was sitting idle. Took to repair shop, found that drive belts needed replacing. Car was under 20k miles.

Filed Dec 8, 2004 · Body, Engine · 3,502 miles · NY

Vehicle stalls, sometimes it will not start. Vehicle has been serviced numerous times, and a sensor was replaced. However, the problem recurred.*ak the drivers side front and back door both squeak and rattle and are difficult to open and close. The transmission sometimes does not shift and has no acceleration.

Filed Jun 3, 2004 · Body, Locks · 4,800 miles · NY

A newly purchased 2004 nissan quest with current mileage of around 4,800 miles when incident happened. While driving on highway, the driver side rear tire suddenly bent and smoke came out. Van was then towed back to dealership and found that the cross member was broken off. Dealership denied warranty coverage because service manager thought that such damage may have been caused by a collision, because he saw a few light scratches and a smaller than 2cm mark on the rim. I am sure that the van was not hit by anything when the tire was bent. The scratches and little mark could be caused by pulling over to shoulder with a bent tire. I pointed to the service manager that the joint of the broken cross member was full of rust, a sign of incomplete sealed over a period of time, obviously not a new damage caused by an accident. Even tried contacting manufacturer many times, but no solution was made because manufacturer makes decision based on dealership statement. Also, squeaking noise has been coming out from rear sliding doors, dealerships stated that they removed doors but no finding and problems still exist.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Visibility · TX

Rear door, both sliding side doors have a recurreng rattles,squeaks and clunks. Noticed the problem after driving the vehicle a few miles, dealer try to fixed, but after a fews days the problem come back. I want the nissan to replace the vehicle, I'm convinced the problem will not go away.

Filed Jan 11, 2004 · Locks · CT

I own an sl purchased in oct 2003. There has been one continual problem and three new problems recently. First the new problems: the past 2 weeks temps have been in single digits and there has been no snow or rain. I have had to keep car in driveway. During these past weeks I've experienced three problems, one of which infuriated me. First two items - passenger window will not open and car does not 'beep' when I lock from remote (which makes me have to turn back and double check the doors only to find it has indeed locked)- are annoying and I attributed them to the temperature. The third problem occurred yesterday: passenger side automatic sliding door would not close once opened. It would beep, slide almost closed, then open right up again. I could not force it to remain closed. This happened in a grocery store parking lot, temperature was -1 degrees, car had a couple hundred dollars worth of purchases inside, and I had my very young child with me. After checking manual and speaking with people at the nissan dealership (neither of which were helpful, to be honest) I tried cleaning the tracks around door. There was no ice, dirt, sand, etc. And still the door would not close. I was told by the dealership that there was no manual override which would have allowed me to close the door. Later in the day after the car had been in the sun a few hours, my husband was able to get the door closed enough to grab and lock it. This door issue is unacceptable. We have three young children and purposely bought this car for it's reliability and safety. There was nothing reliable nor safe about what happened to us yesterday. Another problem: a creaking, squeaky noise comes from the back of the van while driving. Sounds like an old schoolbus. Dealership has no idea of cause. Were told to bring van in for service.