Nissan quest cluster loses ability to moniter fuel and temperature , which caused me to run out of fuel while travelling at a speed of 55mph. After researching online I see there is a repair but how does the dealer not see an issue with this problem. The lcd screen essentially peel away from the screen due to heat or humidity . I see this as a danger and I feel it puts my family along with others in danger .
2004 Nissan Quest electrical complaints
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Children was entering vehicle and door spontaneously closed on hand. This has happened periodically since, but never with the exact same circumstances. Ie opened door to load packages, turned back around and door started closing.
2004 nissan quest. Consumer writes in regards to ECM corrosion problems. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle stalled and it would not re-start. The dealer informed the consumer the intelligent power distribution module would also need to be replaced in order for the vehicle to run.
Odometer , gas gauge. Temperature gauge, stopped working, on the left side of dash making the vehicle not be able to pass inspection.
My battery keeps going dead if the van sits more then a day. I took it to a local mechanic but he could not find the problem. When I picked up my van the left side of the dash does not work. I looked up complaints on the computer and they are the same as mine. The ECM has rusted because of the placement in the van 2004 through 2009 are in the same place. I called nissan but the said they had no idea what I was talking about that I could not believe every thing I read on the internet. This is bad because now I can not get my van inspected because the dash does not work. I need my van to go to work. It cuts off for no reason. I cannot tell how much gas I have. I can tell how many miles I have that was the second thing that went. The first was the radio. They told me at nissan that I had to take it to a nissan mechanic but I can not afford $110.00 an hour. This should be a recall because all 2004 to 2009 van are made this way and are have electrical problems. Please help.
Drove it to a park about 1:00 p.m. Stayed there til about 3:00 pm got home parked in front of house on street. Went in back yard for a bbq about 20 to 30 minutes later noticed it started to smoke under hood toward the rear of engine compartment on passenger side about where pass. Feet would be or behind glove box. Within 5 minutes we had flames and by the time the fire dept got here it was a total loss.
My van indicated a problem with a mil on the dash. After getting it tested the code indicated an issue with a vent valve p0447. I replaced the suggested part and it did not fix the problem. After researching the issue, I focused my attention on the ECM as it controls all the sensors in the vehicle. I removed the ECM and noticed rust and corrosion right away. Nissan does not consider it be a defect, however the ECM is mounted under the leaf screen where water is supposed to drain. Upon removing the cover to the ECM it was discovered that the corrosion from the water ate away at the metal and created a hole in the sealed ECM and allowed water to get and cause damage to the circuit board. My problem was only 1 sensor, but it won't pass required emission in my state. There were some reports of drivability issues by others that had the dealer tell them they need the ECM replaced and it was not covered under warranty. This is a design flaw and should be replaced by the manufacturer.
On november 27, 2013, while parked outside of my home, my 2004 nissan quest burst into flames. The car within seconds was completely engulfed in flames, and there was nothing anyone could do but get as far away from it as possible and hope there would be no injuries or fatalities. The car is totaled, and I need answers as to how a car that is parked all of a sudden bursts into flames. I believe that this needs to be investigated. My 2004 nissan quest cut off on me at a stop sign on october 31, 2013. When I got out of the car I could smell antifreeze. I had it towed to cowls nissan that evening. When I got to cowls nissan they were about to close, but I was able to rent a car from them while mine would be getting looked at and hopefully fixed the next day. The next day a representative from cowls nissan called me and told me that the rear coolant pump needed fixing and that'?s why the car cut off and wouldn'?t start. They replaced the pump and refilled it with antifreeze. I had my windshield wipers fixed because they said as they did a courtesy multipoint inspection the wipers weren'?t working because of a wiper link issue. When I went to pick up the car I noticed on the receipt that there was an oil leak issue and air filter issue that was discovered in the multipoint inspection. They also noted that my timing chain was noisy at startup and that it would need to be diagnosed further to get to the root of the problem. At no time was I told that the car wasn't safe to drive. On november 10, 2013 I noticed that there was a humming sound coming from the car, off and on, and then the passenger side headlight went out. I took the car in to fix the headlight on 11/22/2013, but I wasn't hearing the humming sound then. I started hearing the humming sound again close to thanksgiving (11/26/2013) and planned to take the car back in after the holiday.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. The contact stated that the LED lights on the instrument cluster malfunctioned and none of the readings could be seen. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the instrument cluster replaced. The dealer stated that while attempting to replace the instrument cluster, the mileage could not be retrieved to transfer into the new cluster. The dealer stated in order to know the true accumulated mileage of the vehicle, the instrument cluster could not be changed. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Vehicle lost speed dramatically on the road. Car would not drive more than 10 MPH, no increase in rpms with accelerator depressed. Mechanic reports ECM failed while driving due to rust development. Ecm is placed in unprotected location directly under windshield drain. Nissan offers no fix.
The last number on the odometer reading is not readable. I have seen several cars with this same problem. I called nissan and they opened a case. The case number is [xxx]. A nissan dealer in pennsylvania called me and told me it can not be fixed. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The last digit on the odometer reading on the car is not readable. I've seen several cars with this problem. I called nissan and they opened a case. The case number is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the contact the slip, ABS, and tcs warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle suddenly stalled. The failure recurred four times while traveling at various speeds. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. While parked, the contact noticed that the instrument panel gauges were not providing any accurate readings. The contact stated the vehicle had been parked for two days during a hurricane prior to the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 66,100.
I have had an intermittent electrical issue with my nissan quest for the last few years (since 60,000 miles, now at 100,000 miles). The dealer has been unable to properly diagnose this issue over a period of years, and it is a safety concern. Suddenly the speedometer drops to zero when I am driving and all the dashboard hazard lights go on. When I am able to pull over and turn off and restart the car, the check engine light remains on and the car is ok for a few days/weeks/months. Then it all happens again. They have changed sensors, tightened all electrical connections, and now would like to change the ABS actuator assembly. I notice online that this is a problem that many owners of 2004 quests have, and seems to be a serious safety issue. I have not allowed my children to drive my car. I feel this needs a recall from nissan to correct.
A family trip from st augustine heading southbound on I-95 towards w.palm beach 75 miles into journey the vehicle shuts down with no warning signs. Had this van towed to nearest repair shop 25 miles and had the throttle body replace. There was no check engine light on prior to this repair. Parts that was defective was the throttle body, ignition coil and was told by repair shop a possible defective fuel injector.
See link http://questdriver.com/node/546my ECM went out on the highway, leaving my wife and a van load of kids stranded. My warranty had run out and the mechanic I brought it to told me it was rusted out and caused a fire in the ECM. The frame has a design flaw that allows snow and water to sit in the mount that holds it causing it to rust out.( the replacement has holes in it so this doesn't happen again showing that it should have been recalled! I am having the same trouble as everyone else, I get a run around from nissan that I have to take it to their dealership pay $1500 repair bill and if there is a recall I might get paid back! I don't have $1500 to blow I have a family that needs a reliable van!
1). Transmission - 29,889 mi. To present. Serviced 6 times. Constantly shifts up and down at school zone speed, loud clunk when decelerating at 40 MPH, loud clunk when decelerating in highway exit curve. Dealer says everything is working to specs...nothing fixed. 2). Brakes - 46,363 & 55,204 mi. New front and rear brakes installed. At 73,014 miles van needs new brakes and rotors. 26,651 highway miles. Wallace nissan service said nissan used undersized rotors for vehicle weight and tire size, hence need for frequent replacements. 3). Electrical - 04/05/2010, 64,194 mi. The vdc and ck engine lights came on, van speed very erratic...5 to 40mph all by itself, stalled several times. Dealer computer diagnosis...faulty sensors in crankshaft and camshaft $209.07. 10/03/2011, 72,547 mi. Same vdc and erratic speed. Dealer's initial diagnosis, faulty throttle sensor, installed new sensor...same problem, upon further investigation dealer found the ECM unit was totally corroded and had to be replaced. $962.16. Nissan mechanics say it was a faulty design location of the ECM right under the windshield wiper cowling which allowed water to enter the ECM, corrode it and cause its eventual failure. In subsequent year models of the quest, nissan moved the ECM to a more protected area. 4). Electrical - sliding rear door sensors continue to fail as the door shuts to prevent injury to a person with a hand in the way. Sliding doors continue to rattle even after 6 service visits to fix it. 5). Electrical. Rear hatch motor and lock mechanisms continue to break down even after 6 service visits and $1,164.94 in repair costs. 6). Other problems involve: faulty backup sensors, serviced 4 times $285.88. Same drive belts replaced twice within 26,651 miles and $250.00, leaking sunroof and skylights, nissan had to replace the entire roof because of severe rust. Overall, van is crap!
The gas gauge is displaying inaccurate info. Even if I fill it to the top, it still displays either empty or half full. This is a safety issue.
We were northbound in motion just leaving a light controlled intersection, on a green, when struck extremely hard on driver side. We were in motion and other person attempted to come from westside exiting a bakery, mid street, to make left turn and head same direction as us (northbound) but failed. Other driver said two vehicles stopped and waived her out. She sped across two southbound lanes, did not stop in the turning merging lane, kept going straight across those 3 lanes, her front end struck driver side door traveling down the right side of our minivan, crushed middle door the hardest ,to driver side rear wheel well. We never saw her. Damages totaled $4,784.39. Vehicle towed to cerritos nissan body shop, from lake elsinore. Impact severe instrument panel showed warning the side door open. The problem is, repairs completed on 9/28/11, we go to pick up vehicle, when we are about to leave, we see the odometer indicator and fuel gauge not displaying any numbers. Both gauges working fine, prior to accident. Bodyshop took a picture upon the vehicle's arrival of the display panel documenting mileage and fuel. However, now cerritos nissan, after having care, custody, and control of the vehicle, for 3 weeks, claims that the liquid crystal just went bad due to age of car. Moreover, want us to pay to fix it. There was no problem prior to the accident or car?s arrival to the shop. Diagnosis of the problem, I find this response suspect. The shop also indicated many times customer leave the shop and call back with this complaint. We never left the premises. I goggle this issue shows due to moisture or cold weather is a cause for this issue occurring. Was the vehicle left unprotected and subject to conditions to cause this? Http://questdriver.com/node/764#comment-1666 please investigate.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. The contact was standing outside of the passenger side automated sliding door placing a child seat in the vehicle when her child depressed the close door button. The automated sliding door closed without detecting the contact was in the path of the door. The contact sustained scratches and bruises to her left leg. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics and was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
My 2004 nissan quest began shutting down while driving, even at significant highway speeds, requiring the vehicle to be pulled over and restarted. Vehicle has 69,923 miles at the time it was diagnosed with a corroded engine control module that needed to be replaced. I now understand this is a common problem that seems to be more of a design flaw than an "environmental factor" as nissan calls it. This vehicle has been well maintained. I did not expect a $1,500.00 repair bill nor did I expect such a compromise to my families safety while driving on the highway. It just shuts down without warning, no power, no ability to control the vehicle!!! I was lucky.
Warning lights "slip", "tcs off" and "service engine soon" would intermittently remain on well past ignition -- usually after the engine had struggled to start. Dashboard "tcs on" switch did nothing to remedy this. Sometimes, even when the van was being driven at 25 to 55mph, these lights would suddenly pop on and the engine would stall out, depriving me of most of my steering and braking capabilities with traffic right behind me. In my area, the main highway is heavily traveled, full of curves and often narrows to 2 lanes with very limited shoulders. The engine dying unexpectedly on this road is a safety hazard not only to everyone in my vehicle but to oncoming traffic as well. I am frequently followed by fully-loaded logging trucks and semis, whose drivers would find it extremely difficult (if not impossible) to avoid hitting me, especially if I were in a spot where I could not coast all the way off the road. After reading numerous online complaints of others having the same engine problem, I wrote to nissan reporting the danger, suggesting a recall. (file #7197243) they refused to cover repair because my warranty had expired. Told me to take my quest to a dealership, who wanted $104 just to hook up their diagnostic equipment, plus the actual repair costs. The problem -- a faulty camshaft sensor -- was subsequently fixed by a local shop. The mechanic there told me that the mechanics' "crystal ball" hotline was reporting frequent failures of this component -- in addition to a tsb nissan put out on the problem. (so, they are aware!) given the importance of this sensor for safe operation of their engines, shouldn't the company address the high failure rate of the ones installed in their vehicles, regardless of mileage? I hope you will look into this before lives are lost as a result of nissan's refusal to acknowledge and deal with this safety issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle began to lose power as smoke was seen coming from under the hood. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they diagnosed that the electrical system was completely burned. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.
The car had been exhibitng various light warnings. The car was checked and the light indicators were not correct. No problems were evident. I parked the car in front of my home. Two hours after paring the car it began to smoke. The fire department was called and the fire was put out. The harness burned due to an electrical malfunction that is not considered wear and tear. It is due to a design or manufacture that put me and my property in potential harms way. This report is filed in an effort to protect other nissan owners and to alert the company of a design flaw,
I owned a nissan quest 2004 3.5 sl that has 66,556 miles, I was very happy with this car until last september, when out of the blue my nissan will brake down in the middle of the beltway or stall if I stopped at a red light or stop sign, the engine will die completely with no warning signs, I took this car to the dealer passport nissan of alexandria va for the 3rd time yesterday because my van keep stalling any time I drive under 5mph or brake to a stop. This after I was told for 2nd time that they fixed the problem in a message they left me saying 'we were able to duplicate the problem and fixed, we had to re-program the engine idle, that is fixed we drove it many times today and definitely is fixed'. But when I drove it back the next morning taking my kids to school my nissan kept stalling and got worse because now the accelerator is shaking the car whenever I need to speed up. Frustrated again I called the technician to let him know what happened and he told me this'there is nothing else we can do, we can't fix the problem, and my advise to you is to buy another car!!' I also got a note from the same technician saying this 'no dtc's, we are unable to duploc customer's stalling issue. Recommend trying another nissan dealer for 2nd opinion'. My husband asked them, why in less than 24hrs their message had changed from fixed to this? They have no answers to this questions and since is not safe to drive I left my van parked at the dealer passport nissan of alexandria va.
The bad connection to the dash lights I think involve the overdrive on & off, side door opening and back door (no problem with back door yet). There is also a problem with the front left assembly located at the tire. I make a sharp right to transfer the weight to the left and I get a bad vibration. Something is loose or bad bearings. I told nissan of smithtown located in long island,ny about the problem all they said was "ok". They would not give me a appointment to come in. But nissan of smithtown did charge me $90( under warr.) to have the slipping transmission looked at. Now they have law suits for other things they did from the attorney general office. I like to have my cash back. I also like to add the windshield cracked about six months ago in the middle. Must be at least two feet long. The body is twisting too much. You may reach me e-mail. Thank you for your time and consideration. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My van had the red key warning light go on and smelled like electrical burning. I had it towed immediately to a nissan dealer kelly nissan lynnfield ma. They did check the bulletins until after test driving it twice and burning out the ignition coils they just replaced and burned out my catalytic converter (they put a new one on without reporting it) they were advised in writing not to do any work except replace the coils they said they burned out and only then at no cost to me. They replaced more than what was originally written, charged me and when they test drove it and ruined the converter it sucked up debris into the engine and destroyed my engine. Called corporate nissan who said they could not help ( after they gave a 300.00 coupon because of the deception prior to finding out about the damaged engine). It all started from a loose ground wire that caused the coils to overwork and burned out. I ended up paying about $900 for repairs because the misdiagnosed and damaged parts, now the engine is estimated at 6800. To replace. I m disabled and barely able to afford the roof over my head and food. This is unacceptable behavior, niss says the dealers are independantly owned, yet they l have the same maker. I kept the coils they put in however they removed a box with the first replaced ones and did to put them all back for me as instructed. I have two technicians one a nissan tech who says it is directly due to kelly nissan's misdiagnosis and driving of the car to the point of burning up the parts. What does a consumer need to do to protect themselves? The car is out of warranty. All parts except the converter they also kept and the initial coils I have. The van was towed to the shop I used and engine light came on immediately from first time driven still in dealer lot, they could to find problem although heard sound from engine and read the misfire codes until second look after it started pouring smoke out the exhaust and sound became so bad and car was deemed unsafe to drive.
I bought a nissan quest 2004 van from broad street honda dealer at richmond it has serious door problem which was not locking completely and it is obviously not save for my three children. I took the van to them and the don't want to fix the problem even it is under their warranty for 3000 mile or three months even I also bought from them an extended warranty but it is useless they said even I paid 14000 dollars of it. They simply want me to give the car to them bellow the price I bought from them. I believe it is fraud a clear fraud. Please help me.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. While the vehicle was parked for 45 minutes, it spontaneously caught fire and was completely destroyed. An investigator inspected the vehicle and concluded that the fire originated in the engine compartment due to a failure of the power distribution box. The contact has a copy of the police report and pictures of the incident. The manufacturer denied any responsibility for the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 11/17/08 *cn updated 11/13/08.
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