The speedometer quit working and the odometer does not work right
2004 Nissan Quest electrical problems
77 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 61,370. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 77
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 61,370
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Wiring4
- Instrument cluster/panel4
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
- Ignition2
- Alternator/generator/regulator2
- 12v/24v/48v battery2
- Wiring: interior/under dash1
- 12v/24v/48v battery: cables1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Nissan Quest electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Nissan Quest electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2004 Nissan Quest owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Takata recall the speedometer goes in and out all the lights in the van is not working and light blink on and off and the overdrive stays on all the time
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
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.
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!
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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v186000 (latches/locks/linkages) and the federal safety agency 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.
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.
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!
The gauges for the current mileage, fuel, temperature are all going in and out. This issue makes it almost impossible to know how much fuel is in the car, so I just keep putting in $15-$20 every couple of days to keep it full (where the amount is able to be seen). I make sure there is antifreeze in the radiator and the reserve bottle as well. Keep the oil changed regularly also.
Car fire. Our minivan was parked, the engine shutoff and the keys were removed from the ignition. The car sat for three hours in very cold weather in a residential neighborhood. Based on the videos, it appears the electrical system started sparking and set the engine area on fire. Eventually the cab was on fire and the entire minivan was burned and completely lost. It took 7 minutes for the fire department to arrive and an additional 11 minutes for the firemen to extinguish the raging fire. All this was caught on a neighbor's security camera. The video files are over 5 mb so this website will not allow me to upload the video files. I should also mention we drove the van earlier in the day without problems.
Questions about the 2004 Nissan Quest electrical
Does the 2004 Nissan Quest have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 77 complaints about the electrical of the 2004 Nissan Quest, 17% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2004 Nissan Quest electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 61,370 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Nissan Quest electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Nissan Quest have the most electrical problems?
The Nissan Quest model years with the most electrical complaints are 2004 (77 complaints), 2007 (33 complaints) and 2012 (18 complaints).
Other 2004 Nissan Quest problems
Transmission 72Engine 71Body 70Locks 61Brakes 43Airbags 42Visibility 27Tires 24Seats 22Fuel system 18Acceleration 13Suspension 13Driver assistance 9Lights 8Steering 8Seat belts 6Wheels 3
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