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2004 Nissan Quest seats problems

22 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 16,000.

owner complaints
22
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
16,000
crashes
0
recalls
2

Which part fails

  • Mid/rear assembly
    7
  • Front assembly: recliner
    1
  • Front assembly: power adjust
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Nissan Quest seats problems in other years

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Related recalls

Seats: mid/rear assemblyReported October 17, 2005 · 33,042 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain mini vans equipped with a folding third row rear seat, when the third row seat is raised from its stowed position, it engages striker brackets, one on each side of the seat cushion. The fold-away striker loop is welded to a mounting bracket. The striker may become detached from its mounting bracket due to a broken weld at the point of attachment to the bracket.
Risk
If the third row seat striker weld fails, the striker could separate from the mounting bracket. Striker separation could affect the risk of injury in certain types of crashes.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the third row seat striker brackets free of charge. The recall began on december 19, 2005. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 05V480000 · Recall details

Seats: mid/rear assemblyReported October 13, 2005 · 109,437 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain mini vans, there is a seat adjustment mechanism that contains exposed moving components located at the rear inside edge of the second row seat.
Risk
When the operator attempts seat adjustment, a finger may be pinched in the moving seat adjustment mechanism which could cause an injury.
Remedy
On earlier model vehicles built through june 28, 2004, dealers will replace the inboard second row seat adjustment handle, rivet a plastic reinforcement to backside of the existing seat back cover carpeting, install tie-downs and a flange to the inboard side shield. On vehicles produced from june 29, 2004 through september 26, 2005, dealers will rivet a plastic reinforcement to the backside of the existing seat back cover carpeting, install tie-downs and a flange on the inboard side shield. The recall began on december 19, 2005. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 05V474000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Finger pinch pointOpened August 19, 2005, closed October 20, 2005

The seat adjustment mechanism contains exposed moving components, located at the rear edge of the second row seat.when the operator attempts to adjust the seat, a finger may be pinched in the moving seat adjustment mechanism.nissan will conduct a safety recall on an expanded scope of nissan quest vehicles.on vehicles produced from march 26, 2003 through september 26, 2005, nissan will rivet a plastic reinforcement to the backside of the existing seat back cover carpeting, install three tie-downs and install a flange to the inboard side shield.on vehicles produced from march 26, 2003 through june 28, 2004, in addition to the above corrective actions, nissan will replace the inboard second row seat adjustment handle with the current production seat lever. Nissan north america, inc. Will recall 109,437 my 2004-2005 nissan quest vehicles produced from march 26, 2003 through september 26, 2005.odi is aware of a total of 11 complaints, field reports and warranty claims reporting 11 finger injuries.the recall is identified by the federal safety agency number 05v474.

EA05012

Finger pinch pointOpened April 21, 2005, closed August 19, 2005

Odi has received five reports alleging that the consumer was injured using the vehicle's second-row seat release lever to fold the second row seat.nissan states, ...the customer operation of the lever in some cases and subsequent orientation of their fingers is different than expected.nissan also reported additional complaints for a total of 11 injuries.nissan modified the lever for production twice.the latest (second modification) design provides a larger sized handle that contains a cup into which the seat occupant can place their fingers to operate the adjustment lever.nissan reports no injuries associated with the cup design lever.beginning june 2004, nissan initiated a customer satisfaction initiative that included replacing the original design handle with the first modification handle (this is not the cup design handle mentioned above).the investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea05-012) to allow further analysis of the issue.

PE05019

What 2004 Nissan Quest owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 28, 2018 · Engine, Seats · 86,000 miles · VA

Engine would suddenly cut off while in motion at 25-35 miles per hour. Two repairs were necessary at a cost of approximately $500 to get the problem repaired. The problem was that both the front and rear crank shaft sensors had to be replaced. As for the seat problem, one of the release levers broke off completely. I have not yet had it repaired so I do not have a cost for this repair. I have to use pliers to release the lever.

Filed Jan 2, 2017 · Driver assistance, Seats · 106,000 miles · CA

The passenger air bag sensor does not ever come on. It does not register the difference in weight between a child and an adult

Filed Jan 23, 2015 · Seats · 64,000 miles · HI

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, a rattling noise emitted from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the noise came from the bracket that holds the seat in the upright position. The contact stated that the failure only occurred when the seat was in the upright position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.

Filed Nov 13, 2008 · Seats · 85,100 miles · SC · 1 injury

On november 9, 2008 a friend of my daughter was attempting to adjust her mid row passenger seat forward and her left middle finger was crushed by the mechanism for several minutes before we were able to get it out by putting the seat back in the original position. She was rushed to the emergency room where an xray was performed and she has a broken bone at the finger tip along with a mutilated finger and nail. This was very traumatic and although I have owned my nissan quest for almost 5 years, I was shocked at the fix the recall was supposed to have done. It does not cover the mechanism on the handle side - only the rear. The is an extremely poor remedy for this problem. We have been fortunate that this hasn't happened before now.

Filed Aug 18, 2008 · Body, Electrical · 69,000 miles · IL

In december of 2006 we purchased a 2004 nissan quest se. The first year was not entirely trouble free, the drivers seat would self adjust while driving. The dealer fixed it no charge. The in december of 07 the trans went out, again the dealer covered it at no charge, gave us a loaner and were done within a week. Except for the inconvenience of not having our van we were fine until now!!! In june of 08 we were going for a sunday drive and the van just died in the middle of the street. Nothing would work nothing, no power anywhere. We called road side and all they could do was tow us to al piemonte nissan in melrose park, il. The following monday, the dealer calls and tells us the ecu is burnt out, and has some corrosion. It's covered under warranty so no need to far right!!! A week later we finally get a loaner, ok not too bad. Two months go by and we finally have word that we have a date when the part will arrive!!!!! The part gets installed but the van runs like crap "omg you mean they actually tested it"!!!! They now are replacing a cracked distributor, god only knows how that happened!!!! The dealr does not charge us for that, but the van still runs like crap so now they have to replace three of the 6 coils and well we had to pay over $800 bucks for that. Totally not expecting that we had to charge it, putting us in the hole even deeper. You know we haven't spent alot of $ on this car but for a 4 year old car it sure has had alot of major components replaced. The the freaking dealer doesn't test the car, so we leave and the remotes, doors, sunroof, windows don't work. The center counsil is falling apart and they didn't even clean the '!@#$% car. I take it back, rip the manager a new one, he gives me a loaner again and I'm back the next day to pick up my van, now they clean it. It's been a few weeks now and the van is fine but I often think what would have happened if it broke down in the middle of the interstate!!!!!

Filed Jun 1, 2007 · Body, Electrical · 42,000 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. The contact stated that the vehicle's side electrical sliding door opens and closes automatically. The doors on the vehicle will also occasionally fail to open. The door will open so that a passenger may enter the vehicle, then the door will close before they are completely inside the vehicle. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer approximately six times and the dealer changed the sensors and readjusted the doors. The door continues to not work properly. The vehicle is part of recall # 04v186000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch), but the failure persists. The current mileage is 70,000 and failure mileage was 42,000. The consumer stated battery weak, dealer replaced battery. The consumer stated slow leak in tires, the dealer replaced all four tires. The dealer stated there was a recall on 2nd row seat, dealer stated parts are on special order. The consumer provided a copy of vehicle repairs. The wiper blades were replaced. Updated 07/10/07

Filed Feb 28, 2007 · Seats · VA

Tl*- the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest with an odometer reading of 38,000 miles. The contact stated that the controls on the instrument panel were unsafe because they were hard to use while driving. When the contact would try to use the defroster it was difficult because of the location on the dashboard and caused a distraction while driving. She had to roll down the windows until she came to a stop to turn on the defroster. Also, the speedometer which was located on the center of the dashboard made it difficult to see. The driver stated that the only thing that was located in the dashboard with all the controls in the center was a storage compartment which was a dangerous design flaw. Nissan has since fixed the problem with the newer models. The contact felt that the recall solution for the middle seat latch was a bad solution because they only used four plastic pegs and a piece of cloth. The current mileage was 38,000.*ak the consumer feels that the older designs she be recalled because it is too difficult to operate safely while driving. Update 4/25/07

Filed Jan 2, 2007 · Seats · 16,000 miles · AZ · 1 injury

Tl* - the contact stated that on june 12 2006 while car was parked he attempted to lower the seat into the seat well, to do that he had to pull the seat back forward, and secure it with a strap. The contact stated that the seat weighed approximately 70 lbs. The contact couldn't get his hand out of the strap, and it took his hand down into the well, and the back of the seat severed the index finger of his right hand up to the knuckle. The contact stated that the strap on the back seat was the actual problem. The strap had a big red warning sign on the back strap, and that the strap was made longer every year. The contact stated that he has all information pertaining to this incident. He did not have a police report, but he had witnesses, medical reports and xrays. The contact stated that until this incident with the strap he was having difficulties with the vehicle. *ak updated 2/9/2007 - the consumer found out that the straps on the new models are long and there is warning label on the back of the seat,

Filed Jun 21, 2006 · Brakes, Fuel system · 8,500 miles · NJ

Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal the steering wheel vibrated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined the front rotors needed to be resurfaced. Manufacturer has been alerted. The consumer stated multiple componets such as the navigation system, the gas tank, the front end of the car and seats. Updated 07/17/06.

Filed Mar 24, 2006 · Seats · CA

Dublin nissan service department will not repair a recall issue on my vehicle. This nissan dealer was to comply with a recall notice to remove my front passenger seat and ship it to a facility which would modify the occupant detection system and then return the seat. This was to be a free service. Because the vehicle was installed with after-market leather, to complete the recall service, the after-market leather needs to be replaced with standard leather but dublin nissan service refuses to comply with the recall. This makes my vehicle unsafe to drive.

Questions about the 2004 Nissan Quest seats

Does the 2004 Nissan Quest have seats problems?

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the seats of the 2004 Nissan Quest, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2004 Nissan Quest seats problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 16,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Nissan Quest seats?

Yes, 2 recalls: 05V480000, 05V474000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

Other 2004 Nissan Quest problems

Electrical 77Transmission 72Engine 71Body 70Locks 61Brakes 43Airbags 42Visibility 27Tires 24Fuel system 18Acceleration 13Suspension 13Driver assistance 9Lights 8Steering 8Seat belts 6Wheels 3

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