2004 Nissan Quest: check engine light

Filed May 31, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 64,000 miles · IL

During 05/05/2016 started having transmission issue, the car suddenly started giving starting problem and then when it will start it will not have any pickup in drive mode. After few hours everything went normal and when started driving all of sudden break got pressed and car couldn't go anywhere and check engine light came on. After diagnostic it found to be bank 1 camshaft sensor but even after replacing vehicle still behaves same with engine light on.

Filed Aug 1, 2015 · Engine · 170,000 miles · LA

Once started, the engine makes a ticking sound. Over the last couple of months, there have been occasions while driving, the vehicle will rapidly decelerate, engine light illuminates and not begin accelerating adequately until it is turned off and restarted. The problem has escalated to completely stalling and the engine light illuminates. After a few attempts, the vehicle will restart, but the problem is occurring more frequently. A local mechanic diagnosed the problem as the timing chains needing to be replaced. After further research, I have discovered class action lawsuits in some states for premature failure of timing chains on 2004-2009 nissan quest, among other models.

Filed Jul 21, 2015 · Engine · 123,000 miles · OH

My family's 2004 nissan quest spontaneously stalled while being driven on a total of five occasions since purchasing the vehicle on july 9th, 2015. The first incident occurred on about july 13th, 2015 in a parking lot while moving at a low speed of not more than ten miles an hour but every stalling incident since then was while the vehicle was being driven on roads at various speeds over ten miles and hour and under fifty miles an hour. When the vehicle is being driven before stalling there are no significant indications before hand to indicate that there is anything wrong with the vehicle except that on the last few occasions we have noticed that a second or two before stalling the check engine and slip lights glow. After stalling the vehicle restarts either on a first attempt or a second attempt. The vehicle does not stall every time it is driven either. Although I do not have any mechanical expertise, some online research into this matter suggests that on 2004 models, and fixed in later models, there may be an issue with corrosion to the ECM due to the placement of the module in a location that is subject to water intrusion.

Filed Jul 11, 2012 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Jul 10, 2012 · Electrical, Transmission · 85,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Mar 27, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 29,889 miles · FL

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!

Filed Mar 8, 2012 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · CT

Fuel level gauge does not read accurately. Check engine light on. Car will not pass the state of ct dmv emission program.

Filed Aug 19, 2010 · Engine · 94,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer advised replaced the oxygen sensor to correct the failure, however 2 weeks after the repair the failure recurred. The current and failure mileage was 94,000. Updated 12/10/10. *lj updated 12/17/10

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 Apr 9, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · 154,000 miles · ME

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.

Filed Aug 23, 2005 · Body, Brakes · 4,503 miles · NM

Dt: the brakes heat up and the rotors warp. The steering wheel would start shaking when the consumer applied the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealership at that point. The consumer stated it happened every 4000 miles since she has had the vehicle. It first happened in march of 2004. The dealership is telling the consumer that the brakes are heating up. The rotors have been resurfaced three times. They ordered new rotors and they have been on for approximately 3 months and the steering wheel is shaking again. She has also gone through two fuel injectors. She was told that she is putting low grade fuel into the vehicle. *jb other issues: the passenger side auto door would rattle when the vehicle was in motion, abnormal shifting, engine light had come on, rear wiper had broken, steering wheel would shake due to the brakes, the front left seat back was loose due to poor fit, mouding on the rear of the driver's seat was coming off, the fuel gauge was stuck on empty after two fill ups.

Filed Jan 24, 2005 · Engine, Fuel system · 1,200 miles · NY

Fuel injectors had to be replaced and also check engine light constantly comes on, and oxygen senor had to be replaced, ECM sensor also had to be replaced.