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All I Asked For
Warteman, 08/24/2006
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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We could not have asked for more out of the car. It has not been back to the dealer, except for re-call items and tires. My only complaint were the tires and they had to be replaced within two weeks, because they were not round and could not be balanced. I travel alot of highway miles and we average 25 highway all the time and 21 local.
Earlier models may have some problems
Jessica Jordan, 09/04/2006
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Love to drive the car- very fun. Have had numerous little problems with the car. Linking sun roof, exhast problems- all have been covered under the warrenty but not what a would expect after paying so much for a new car. Hopefully Nissan worked out these problems with the later models.
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should be called TITAN
grnii627, 09/07/2006
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Formerly owned three large suv ( ford/lincoln)... none had the superior cargo space, moviing space or body room. Nissan is a pioneer in the minivan family owned industry, amazing design and options all parent and child friendly. Will purchase again, no question.
The right rear door
Mardi, 02/27/2007
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
In two months my car has been back 4 times for the same right rear door problem. It intermittently decides to not latch, leaving the door to slide front and back while driving. Very unreliable after 3 years of a good relationship.
I Love This Van
Rick, 02/23/2007
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I remember first seeing this van at the Cleveland Auto Show as a concept vehicle. My wife and I loved its looks and could not wait for it to come out. In the summer of 2003 when my previous Quest lease was up, I shopped around and bought this van. OK, to be honest, being a first year model, there were some quirky recalls and as well as some rattles. We had to go back to the dealer several times to get things fixed, but because of all the trouble, Nissan extended the warranty to a full 5 years. How many companies would do that! Anyway, I love the power, the comfort, the size, the ride and I do love the pod and the location of the instrument panel. This has been a great van!
I like this vehicle very much
Thomas J. Russo, 02/24/2007
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
the vehicle is very unique and has a very good performance as well as very functional. I like its looks as well as its price value.
Nissan admits 04 Quest a "Problem" car
augcomm9, 02/24/2007
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We have had nothing but problems with our 04 Quest SE. 2.5 years later and Nissan has finally admitted to us (sales and service people) that the 04 Quest has had many problems with their electrical and drive motors for several of the amenities (auto open side doors and hatch, heating system, etc.). Nissan corporate will do nothing for us even though we have written many letters and made many phone calls to both teh corportae level as well as the Smithtown Long Island store where we bought the car. Smithtown also cheated us when purchasing the car buy out and out lying about several factors. We have proof but no one will listen from Nissan. I was a loyal Nissan driver, but no longer.
Nissan Quest 2004
Matt Ferdock, 04/25/2007
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We are lifelong Nissan customers, but after this car we are switching. The problems we've had include 2 new sets of tires in 50,000 miles, wheel alignments every other time we change the oil, leaking roof, leaking driver and passenger door seals, left front wheel clunks when turning hard left and the car "floats" when it's loaded down. This last issue is particularly troubling because when the car has 4 men in it and suitcases, it does not handle the road well. Turns and bumps cause it to fishtail and you truly feel like the car is floating. Very disappointing.
If you have to drive a minivan...
Cincinnati, 05/04/2007
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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The hipster parent's minivan. It's fast, solid, safe and doesn't look like a refrigerator like all the other minivans. The Quest has been drop-dead reliable - never an issue, though I welcomed it when Nissan extended the factory warranty to 6 full years. Do replace the stock Goodyears though - those were terrible in the rain and wore quickly. The funky dash works better than the new version since the speedometer is closer to the windshield. With the new dash you have to drop your vision to below the top of the steering wheel like on every other van. The Bose stereo is outstanding and the huge side door makes loading toddlers a breeze.
Will keep it FOREVER
Quest Queen, 07/28/2007
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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A family must have! A large family is all in and out in no time. Open all the doors and roll the windows down from your house with remote and let it cool out. Very spacious, easy to flip seats all down. It is truly a luxury van. Has such great pickup and horsepower. I have peace of mind knowing that my family is safe with so many safety features. The spare tire is very convenient to get to and the full size tire can be put back in easily. Feel like a queen driving it.
103k and going!
karoline, 08/27/2007
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We've put over 100k miles on our Quest and are still loving it! I am going to switch to Yokohama AVID TRZ tires rather than the OEM Goodyears for a better ride. Other than the recalls, we have had no problems other than a broken passenger armrest. I was leery of buying the first year of production - but glad to say I didn't need my 100k warranty!
Love this van!!
Erin, 09/04/2007
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I have previously owned a Dodge Caravan and a Toyota Sienna but love this van with its many features, comfortable ride, new body style and great acceleration. It drives more like a car than a van. I am very happy with my purchase.
Still better than most minivans
Just Jay, 08/02/2007
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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The wife loves the van. I think if it were totaled, she would still try to have it rebuilt! This from a family that said we would "NEVER own a minivan." Then 8 months of pregnancy happened. It has been a very good van overall. She is more impressed than I, but I don't mind driving it. I always tell the other guys who tease that it has the Maxima V6 and that seems to smooth a few over. We had problems right out of the gate with a new model in its first year, but Nissan backed us up 100% and even extended our factory warranty until 5 years or 60,000 miles without us asking! The wife loves the gauges over the A/C and radio with the storage over the wheel.
A huge disappointment!
ladylawyer1968, 06/12/2007
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This van has had more problems than any vehicle we have ever owned. All the recalls, rear door motor had to be replaced, rattles in doors "fixed" numerous times, automatic sliding door reverses for no reason, both sliding doors have rubbed over rear wheel well causing paint to be scratched, fixed once, but doing it again, getting it fixed has been a nightmare. Most recently, automatic driver's seat was leaned back to reach something and now will not move forward, switch is dead, creating a major safety issue. Nissan's answer? Drive the 80+ miles to the dealership with the seat back in an unsafe position. Horrible gas mileage. Nissan U.S. no help. Shame on you Nissan.
Too young & cute to be a soccer mom!
sassy, 10/11/2007
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Driving this van has been a pleasure and while its capacity is that of a soccer van, the image is simply not there. It drives smoothly, accelerates well, and handles corners. Nissan has handled the expected recalls of that of a new design quite well and our family is quite happy with it.
Brakes issues, poor interior quality
MacG, 10/09/2007
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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My Q needed a new fuel pump early in its life, which was covered under warranty. Also, front brakes were troublesome, a lot of vibration, several repairs, none covered by Nissan dealer despite known brake issues. No other problems with it mechanically. I loved the center gauges, a lot of people didn't, so that was changed in later models. Driver's seat back fabric wore out just after the warranty on it was up, ended up with two holes! The driver's seat back also seemed to get a bit wobbly, or loose. 3rd row seat was not easy to retrieve from stowed position. I think that many women would not have the strength for it - as a big guy I had to fight it.
I will never buy Nissan again
Horrible Van , 03/14/2008
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought the Quest believing that Nissan makes a good product. We were disappointed from the start. The gear lever came off, the seat adjustment came off several times, the door button fell inside the panel, the arm rests won't stay even, the sliding doors rattle and we were told nothing could be done. The exterior is cheap and gets dinged easily. The front nose cone is cheap plastic and breaks constantly requiring replacement of the entire cone. The tires are a rip off as you can only buy one type of tire at a high price. The car has been a complete disapointment.
81,000 miles plus
lynn, 04/27/2008
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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No complaints on trips. Gas mileage is great for it's size. The comfort and engine pick up is fabulous. The tire replacement is an issue because the tires are hard to find unless you get them from the dealer and they are expensive. The tire pressure gauge is on anytime there is a major change in temp and is a pain because the dealer has to reset it. The brakes wear out fairly quickly, we are on our second set, and we have also replaced the bearings. Driver arm rest, not in the right position, replaced. The van still looks good! Even though it is FWD,it slips in snow. Low to ground and can scrape. When packed to the gills, plus bikes, still gets good mileage.Has gotten stuck in gear some.
2004 Nissan Quest
Brian, 05/13/2008
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After purchasing this minivan for what we thought was superior design, quality and innovation we are very disappointed. The cd/radio was replaced, the rear heat is terrible (blows cool air) which the dealer told us is normal, the tires are garbage, the panel on the rear door over the license plate light pulled off and now the three dials associated with the temperature controls on the center consule are not lighting. That is the first and last of Japanese vehicles.
2004 Nissan Quest with about 130k miles
Ken, 04/01/2023
updated 04/08/2024
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Pros: This minivan is roomy and middle row seats folded down. It ran great under 80k miles. Cons: Hard to change spark plugs. Completely broke down after 134k miles despite regular maintenance performed. Overall, unreliable car.
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Best Van Ever
Dianne , 09/15/2004
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
it's wonderful, I can't believe how wonderful it made from the inside out
Will Never buy another Nissan
JAM, 11/07/2006
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
The van drives nice and is a comfortable ride. Have had a lot of problems. Engine power problems, door leaks, gas gauge not working, etc. Every time we take it to the dealership for repairs, they cannot find the problem. I am told that they will not fix the problem unless they can duplicate it. Bad service policy. They also never can find any error codes on the computer. On my American cars, the mechanics can always find error codes telling them the problems. I have no faith in the Nissan technology or service structure. I will never buy another Nissan.
Lots of Problems
Susan , 07/04/2006
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The style of this Nissan is great. The kids love the skyview windows, which makes the interior seem very cavernous. It seems like Nissan released this vehicle before the ironed out all the kinks though. Should you decide on the Quest be prepared for many problems, such as sunroof/roof leaks, interior trim breakage, rattles, a very confusing control panel, and power door problems, just to name a few of the common ones. Do your research before purchase!
Look for another van
logan19, 08/07/2007
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
We got this van because it didn't look like your typical minivan. I should have done more research. First of all I have had to replace both sets of brakes twice with only 52,000 miles. My mechanic told me that they would have to be replaced every 20,000 miles. The van is very heavy. After needing new tires, I found out that Goodyear is the only one who makes this size tire. So I had to buy them. The tire pressure indicator goes off when the outside temp drops below 70 degrees. The dealer tells me there is nothing wrong with it and just resets it. So I am in there within a week doing the same thing. I will never know when I flat tire. I am now looking at the Hondas.