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.
2004 Nissan Quest locks problems
61 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 5,175.
- owner complaints
- 61
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 5,175
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Doors: latch53
- Hatchback/liftgate: lock2
- Tailgate: latch1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Nissan Quest locks problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Nissan Quest locks
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans equipped with a power sliding door(s), at an ambient temperature below approximately 40 degrees fahrenheit, the actuator for the power sliding door(s) may experience binding due to an out-of-specification condition. In order to open, close or reverse a power sliding door, the shift selector lever must be in "park." if the actuator is experiencing binding and the driver shifts the vehicle out of "park" while a power sliding door is still closing, the door latches may not engage.
- Risk
- This can result in the door coming open unexpectedly upon rapid acceleration, and an occupant could fall out of the door and be injured.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the actuator for the power sliding door(s). Owner notification began on june 23, 2004. Owners should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 04V186000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Power-sliding door opening
In january 2004, nissan received reports of power sliding doors coming open while driving.nissan determined that at temperatures below 40 degree f, an out-of-spec door actuator could bind and prevent the door latches from fully engaging.this can lead to the door coming open unexpectedly.nissan notified the federal safety agency by letter dated april 1, 2004, that it is conducting a safety recall campaign (the federal safety agency no. 04v186) on my 2004 nissan quest vehicles with power-sliding doors produced from march 26, 2003 to december 17, 2003.nissan modified the acutator door motor on vehicles built after december 17, 2003 for reasons not related to the inadvertent door opening issue.nissan reports that vehicles built after december 17, 2003 are not subject to the failure mode that causes inadvertent opening.odi's review of the odi owner reports with known build dates (7 of 9 reports, plus one report received prior to dec 17 but with unknown build date) indicates that complaint vehicles were manufactured before the door actuator improvement date (dec 17).also, nissan reports no complaint vehicles with build dates after december 17.nissan's action addresses the concerns of odi.therefore, this investigation is closed.
PE04027
What 2004 Nissan Quest owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2004 nissan quest. Consumer states safety problem with the power windows and power doors *tgw the consumer stated the passenger side window would not stay closed. When the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, he was informed to fix the problem it would require replacing the motor, which would be very expensive. The consumer declined the repair. Later on, the window reverted back to its proper closing procedure and operated as it was designed. However, the driver's window would not close automatically and the consumer was forced to hold down the button manually. The door on the passenger side would not close completely. It would stop about half way. The consumer had to physically push the door closed which lasted for weeks. Then, suddenly the door began closing correctly without any attempt at repair. The sliding door on the driver's side didn't function as it should. It all started when the consumer's grandson was exiting the vehicle by pushing the open button from the inside. As he was getting out, the door reversed itself before it opened completely and began closing, hitting him and wouldn't stop as it was supposed to when meeting an object. Fortunately, he was only frightened, but not injured. The door continued to malfunction, so the consumer no longer used it anymore. The consumer referenced recall # 04v186000. However, his VIN was not included in the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. The power sliding door would open while the vehicle was in operation. Also the door would not fully close. The manufacturer was contacted, but they would not assume responsibility for any repairs made to the door mechanism. He was ineligible for a free remedy because his vehicle identification number was excluded from recall campaign id number: 04v186000(latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch). The failure mileage was 58,000 and the current was 63,000.
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 driving 50 MPH, the sliding doors opened automatically. The electronic control would not close the doors. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v186000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch). The vehicle would have to be repaired at the owner's expense. The failure and current mileages were 75,000.
Passenger side sliding door fails to latch or pops open when driving and the temperature outside is below 30 degrees fahrenheit. This vehicle has been taken back to the dealer at least 4 or 5 times so far. This renders the vehicle inoperative until the door latches shut. This is endangering our children who sit in car seats in the second row of seats in the quest.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. While the vehicle was in drive, the front driver and passenger doors were locked. The handle was pulled and the door opened. The dealer stated that the failure was normal. The failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 57,000. *updated 12/12/07 *bf the consumer stated even though the dealer told her it was a normal feature, it was corrected on the 2006 and 2007 models. The consumer stated on the newer models, the front doors do not open when locked and while the vehicle is in motion. Updated 12/12/07
Sliding doors on both sides of 2004 nissan quest have at times [5], failed to stay open,and attempted to crush persons in door area. There is apparently no safety feature built into system.
I have a 2004 nissan quest, we have experienced numerous problems including the power sliding door opening at 60mph.(nissan put in a rubber bumper on the door) the power drivers window wont go back up after using auto down(nissan unable to find a problem) transmission starts off in 3rd gear from a stop almost causing accidents.(3rd time we have complained and hasn't been fixed yet(nissan does not know why it is happening).
The model of the van is a nissan quest model year 2004. The only door with a key lock is the driver's side door. We have a remote lock/unlock which was provided when the car was new. This remote is not covered by warranty even though if defective would prevent someone from entering the vehicle if the driver's side lock is frozen, damaged or inaccessible.
Questions about the 2004 Nissan Quest locks
Does the 2004 Nissan Quest have locks problems?
Owners have filed 61 complaints about the locks of the 2004 Nissan Quest, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 Nissan Quest locks problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 5,175 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Nissan Quest locks?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V186000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Quest have the most locks problems?
The Nissan Quest model years with the most locks complaints are 2004 (61 complaints) and 1996 (26 complaints).
Other 2004 Nissan Quest problems
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