2004 Nissan Quest: won't start

Filed Sep 28, 2017 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · NC

On different occasions, when attempting to drive from 0mph, the vehicle will not accelerate. I have to turn it off then turn it back on then usually it will work. Also sometimes it won't start it turns over strong but will not crank. I'll wait several minutes or so then attempted again then it will crank and drive normal.

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Engine · 103,000 miles · CA

While driving in the freeway, the engine sudenly stalled, pulled over and tried a couple of times and engine started again, after that the stall cotinues happening with no simptoms at all, it happens at any time and any condition; during traffic driving or during high speed driving, day or night. Really dangerous because some times other drivers have problems to avoid crash with my van that does not start and can not be moved away. All kind of reviews have been performed and no success to fix this issue. I have read this is a very frequent failure for nissan quest vehicles; can you do anything to ask nissan for a solution? A lot of money has been paid for sensors, relays, ecu, fuel pump and of course labor. Please help

Filed Aug 25, 2009 · Engine · 114,000 miles · TN · fire

My 2004 nissan quest se caught on fire and was totaled. The vehicle has been acting strange and 5 days prior to the fire was the last day I drove it. It would not crank after I put it in the garage and so I was going to have it towed to the nissan dealer the next week. It was not touched after that day until we were awoke by our smoke alarms. We opened our garage door as it was the nearest exit only to realize the fire was in the garage. When we went outside around to the garage we saw that the fire was coming from under the hood of the van out the windshield and passenger side front tire.

Filed Mar 16, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 97,273 miles · LA · fire

Between the dates of feb 10-17, 2008; my 2004 nissan quest minivan began to experience some electrical issues. The tcs, slip, and ABS lights came on in the dash and a humming noise was coming from my engine. I took my vehicle to the dealership (were I purchased it from), and as I pulled into the lot the lights went off (feb 28). The service rep. Told me the information should be stored in my van's computer system. I paid $97.40 for the dealership to hook my car up for a diagnostic check only to be told that ABS system pump and module assembly needed to be replaced at a cost of $1790. The service rep also told me that what ever was causing the humming noise would be repaired. Only a temporary fix, because on my way back home the noise started again. He also told me that my brakes were functional but my ABS unit did not affect my normal brakes. Until I could have the repairs done, and with no other means of transportation, I continued to drive my van. I called back to the dealership and ask if there was anyway for them to disconnect the ABS system because it was continuing to drain my battery. And I was told no, the only way was to have the repairs done. On march 8, I part my van and three hours later I returned to my van and it would not start. So it had to have my car jump started and ever since then have had to remove the terminals from the battery when I am not using the van. On feb 14, several other issue came about: 1. Speedometer stopped working 2. Odometer stopped working 3. Air conditioner stopped working so once I pulled over, I attempted to start my vehicle and it would continously start and stop. So I made the decision to leave the van where it was parked. Two days later I returned to find out that the van had actually caught on fire the on saturday feb. 15. So what am I to do.........? *tr updated

Filed Oct 9, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 64,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. The contact stated that the vehicle shut off without warning while having the tires rotated. The mechanic was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the computer malfunctioned. The dealer replaced the computer, but the vehicle would not start. In addition, the fuel system damaged three catalytic converters. The dealer took the engine apart and put it back together, however the vehicle would not start. The current and failure mileages were 64,000. Updated 11/06/07.

Filed Mar 9, 2005 · Fuel system · 80 miles · TX

Purchased 2004 nissan quest 3.5 sl 3/13/04. Experienced problems with car starting during first week. Requested full check of engine. Took to dealership for custom package. Upgrade and engine diagnostic during 2nd week. Was not done! Beginning 3rd week car would not start. Dealership towed and supposedly fixed. Received. Vehicle following day 4/02/04. On the way home from dealership, car suddenly died in a turn on a major intersection during rush hour. Nearly hit a car and a curb before I could stop vehicle. My children were onboard! Unknown to me, gasoline was pouring out from underneath the vehicle. Cars were zooming by on their way home. Some men got my children and I out of the car and pushed to car into a gas station on that corner. We were in the vehicle for several minutes with the hazard lights on, before I could safely get my children from the car. Dealership once again towed vehicle and supposedly fixed the fuel related problem. Replaced the fuel pump. My vehicle to this day does not get near the reported guideline fuel consumption ratings. Window sticker 19 - 26 mpg, lowest end ratings on this model are 16 - 22. Mine gets 13 - 14.1 in town and 17 to 18 on the highway. Have read of recurring problems with low impact causing fire in the steering columns of the 2004 nissan quest, a problem and recall that existed long before the 2004 models.

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 Aug 11, 2004 · Electrical, Transmission · 18,700 miles · OK

We purchased our 2004 nissan quest on october 6th, 2003. This was a vehicle that we wanted to get for our family after reviewing safety information etc. Not even two weeks after we had finalized the sale, transmission fluid was all over a parking lot due to a plastic clamp not being replaced at the dealership. Our van would not start and had to be towed to the dealership in order for everything to be checked out. Our second incident happened about a week ago and we are very lucky that there weren't any injuries to report. We were driving down the highway and with the accelerator "floored" our van would not go over 55 MPH. On a main highway this is not safe due to other drivers doing above the speed limit or well above. We tried to take it to our dealership but with it being past business hours there was no way that we would have been able to meet with a service representative. The next morning when we took it to the dealership, it was as if nothing had happened. I am very disappointed in this car and can't believe that in less than a year, we are taking it in again to the dealership to have it worked on. Luckily our dealership has gone above what we asked and has done their best to work with us, but without other people complaining and this not being investigated there is little that they can do to pinpoint the problem to fix it. This is the most expensive car that we have bought ever and this is the most times that we have taken in a car for problems in such little time. With two small children, we thought that this van would be the most economical and safe vehicle that we could afford for our family, but we are sadly learning that there are underlying problems that need to be officially recognized and taken care of before something happens to someone. It would be disappointing and sad to see if this occurrence is what it takes for nissan to investigate such complaints.

Filed Jul 19, 2004 · Electrical · 20,000 miles · OK

We purchased this van in sep of 2003. At the end of oct I went out to leave for work and the van wouldn't start. We had it towed (my expense) to the dealer. Once it arrived there it started fine. A couple weeks later it did the same thing and we just waited until it warmed up and it started just fine. We discovered that it was doing this when the temperature was below 34 degrees. We again took it to the dealer and they kept the van for 2 1/2 weeks. They finally told us that they were flying in a technician from california to change the fuel pump. Haven't had this trouble until now. Again this week I went to leave for work and it wouldn't start. (now it's 80 degrees outside) the wrecker tried to start it 3 hours later and it still wouldn't start. But after being towed and bounced around it starts again. The dealer has kept the van again and is going to change the fuel pump again. In between these 3 visits we have had to take it in numerous times because the van would have no power and start off in 2nd or 3rd gear. Each time we took it in we were told that nissan knew it was a problem they just hadn't figured out how to fix it yet. This was finally fixed 2 weeks ago. We have taken the van in because the driver window stutters as it's rolled down, the doors rattle,the passenger side sliding door sticks and difficult to open, and the carpet under the drivers peddles was cut too short and kept pulling loose. Each time I take it in I'm told that there is nothing that can be done. For the window stuttering, they told me it was the window tinting (but the passenger window is fine) we are extremely dissatisfied with this vehicle. We are one step away from violating the lemon law. It states that if the vehicle has to be taken in for 4 times for the same problem in a year it's a lemon. Well, we are on our 3rd visit now. I would strongly recommend that no one purchase this van.