2004 Nissan Quest: sudden loss of power

Filed Apr 20, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

I entered 14 freeway by sierra hwy entrance, as soon as I got in the fwy and left the pedal gas to slow down to get into traffic my van lost power and the shut off complete, i was very fortunate that it happened at the entrance and the cars behind me were able to stop on time and nobody got hurt, also today as soon I exit the cvs store get in into traffic, 1 minute after the van lost power and got stuck in traffic, this is very scary for me and my kids, my mechanics are not able to find the problem, please help

Filed Apr 2, 2018 · Acceleration, Steering · 181,000 miles · FL

While driving on the interstate with 2 infants in cars seats as well as 3 other adults the vehicle lost power. It would not accelerate. Within minutes the steering was stiff and was extremely difficult to turn. Pulled off the interstate and onto a side road. The vehicle finallt decellerated to a full stop. Turned it off and restarted a few moments later. Vehicle ran again but no steering. Popped the hood and looked and no power steering fluid in the well. Added fluid and steered ok till 4 blocks from my house at which time the steering acting up again and not accelerating no matter how far you push the pedal. Turned it off and restarted again. Steering not working but accelerated enough to park it at home. Took to my mechanic but says he cannot look at it until wednesday. Was so scared cause had the grandbabies in the van.

Filed Jun 21, 2011 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · DC · fire

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.

Filed May 4, 2010 · Driver assistance · 93,000 miles · FL

2004 nissan quest van - I was traveling 55 MPH and all of a sudden the van had no power it just slowed down, the steering froze and it stalled in mid-traffic. I didn't even have enough notice to pull off the side of the road. Worse of all, the brakes didn't work I slammed on the emergency brake and looked for a curb to coast into and stop. I took the van in to the dealer. They looked at it and told me they needed to replace the throttle body. After replacing the throttle body with a new one it took them over 6 hours - the mechanic returned and said the new throttle body would not communicate with the computerized system, so he took out the new throttle body and put my old one back in. Now I'm being told it is possibly the ECM not sending power to the fuel injector. As I checked on the internet, this is caused by the computer getting corroded from the location due to a poor seal leading it to give out anytime. It costs around $1200. The ECM is part of the emissions systems and as such should be covered for 8yrs/130,000km. My vehicle has 93,000 miles. A number of folks have complained to nissan as this is a serious safety hazard and imany of us transport small children (in my case, my grandchildren). If I lose power on the highway I have no way to steer or brake. What can we do? These vans were purchased to cart large numbers of passengers. Do we have to lose a small child's life before action is taken? Is this situation not as serious as the current toyota brake situation? Thank you for your attention.

Filed Jan 12, 2005 · Engine, Locks · 23,291 miles · VA

Nissan quest 2004 would not accelerate beyond 20 MPH. Passenger side power door opened on its own; vehicle lost power on incline. *bf the vehicle made a loud noise, but a bracket on the exhaust was fixed to correct the nosie.

Filed Nov 30, 2004 · Transmission · 4,200 miles · CT

Vehicle lost power whenever it would drop down to a lower speed or come to a stop position. Vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the consumer that vehicle was putting itself into a safe mode. Consumer was instructed to place the vehicle into park, switch off the vehicle, and restart it when this problem occurred. Vehicle had been to the dealer on 4 separate occasions, but dealer was unable to correct the problem . Manufacturer has no solution for this problem.

Filed Jul 11, 2004 · Acceleration, Transmission · TN

Three days after purchasing my 2004 nissan quest the driver side window would not close, after 3 days at the dealer the problem was fixed only to happen a few months later. Today while driving 70 MPH my van lost power causing me to pull to the side of a busy interstate. When I pressed the gas pedal the RPM's would go up, but there was no power. The van would not go over 20 MPH. I contacted the dealer and was given a rental car. I have to wait until monday morning for the service depatment to open. My van only has 26,000 miles on it.

Filed Sep 24, 2003 · Electrical · 7,925 miles · VA

2004 nissan maxima sl 3.5l v6 currently four failures under varying conditions cause the vehicle computer to go into "safe mode", flash vdo and check engine lights, and immediately lose power, reducing speed to approximately 20mph. Authorized dealer has repaired each time and each time reported fixed. Nissan north america restates same, refuses to replace under va lemon law. Car owned 5 months, four failures, each of which could have killed me, my family, or fellow commuters. This car travels approximately 100 miles per day into dc from ashburn as well as serving for trips and around-town general ferrying. Nissan does not care about the safety of my family, friends, and those around us. Multiple incedents, no fatalities - yet, nor property damaged - yet.