2004 Nissan Quest Review

04 Quest from Hell

Written by: sugaz23 on 05/22/2009

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Where to start. Had the van a month, the 6 disc cd player died, i've replaced it 4 times since. Replaced brakes and rotors every year. Power sliding doors have their own mind, they'll open when they want. Sun roof leaks. Had to replace cam shaft position censor only to find out it need a new computer! Everyone said how reliable Nissan's are, well the motor might never die, but everything else around it will! I will never own another Nissan and i'm telling everyone i know not to get one either!

Favorite Features

NONE! Nothing works half the time!!!

Suggested Improvements

Brakes, Rotors, Computer, Censors, Doors, and all the Electronics inside!

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Disappointing Reliability

Written by: Unhappy ex-owner on 04/15/2009

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Very disappointing reliability, just over 60,000/5 yer drive train warranty, required new front wheel bearings, the one month later a new timing chain was needed. Timing chain is supposed to last life of engine. Is a $2,500 service job. Nissan would not cover, decided to trade in. Be very wary if purchasing a used 2004 Quest van if the timing chains have not been replaced yet. Nissan is aware of problem, issues a tech bulletin 1 year ago, but no recall. If buying a newer year, make sure you bring it in for service if engine ever makes a whining sound before warranty is up. I had planned on keeping it more than 5 years and 60,700 miles but could not see spending an additional $2,500 now.

Favorite Features

Great performance and ride for a van. Very comfortable for traveling long distances. Nice style inside and out, sky-view roof was very nice feature. Kids all loved it.

Suggested Improvements

Replace timing chains with something that is less costly to maintain or build better quality with components that support the chains. They need better quality control for the long term owner. Its fine if you trade in every 2 or 3 years under warranty.

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Happy with the van

Written by: dlb333 on 04/15/2009

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

We have been happy overall with this van. I love the interior design, especially the center console. The car continues to drive well and has been very reliable. Handling is good. It is comfortable to drive on the highway. One drawback, backing up and parking are both difficult. Material- wise, I like it but have a few complaints. First of all, the water temp and gas gauges are poorly lit and have poor graphics. Second, I am not happy with the coating on the center console which has worn off in places and in others has become dirty and can't be cleaned. We have had a couple of minor electrical problems with console lights going out, but not a big deal. Overall it was a good deal.

Favorite Features

Interior/Exterior design. Gas mileage, handling, reliability.

Suggested Improvements

Better gas gauge, better console material, deal with the console electrical problems.

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Very Good Van

Written by: Serge on 04/08/2009

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I]ve bought Quest 2004 after two another NISSANs. I was impressed of it's exterior design. After driving it for more than 4 years I can say: It is great van. Its fixtures really gives me more than BMW or Mercedes, especially turn side lights, tire pressure sensors, and great powerful engine, one of the best engines at all to that time. Excellent interior space, wide side doors and more - this is an additional fixtures which keeps me a lover of this car. I'd have the only real problem due the first year - fuel pump. Later you can find front breaks problem every 7- 10K miles - vibration which cause of the very heavy car for this disks, but NISSAN resurfaced it under factory warranty.

Favorite Features

Exterior. Engine.

Suggested Improvements

Front brakes, ventilation (hot air comes in even you put it to cool when engine is hot), turning radius too big.

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'04 Nissan Quest - Better than Ever

Written by: Quint on 03/07/2009

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This is the best Quest we've owned, The other two were great, we had a 1999, and a 2002; my wife who is disabled loved the ease of entry and drivability of the others, she had only driven four door Ford sedans prior to those two vans. She absolutely loves this one to the extent she does not want a new one as she used to do every 2 or 3 yrs. Oh I should probably mention that she started driving at the age of 48 14yrs ago.

Favorite Features

All power doors; Power seats heated front seats,that are fully adjustable. The scenic roof sections for the back two rows. Last the deep well that holds her light weight wheel chair.

Suggested Improvements

Power folding 3rd rear seats. Yes there should be two (a one third, two thirds split) And go back to the center cowl instrument panel.

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