2004 Nissan Quest structure problems
70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2004 Nissan Quest — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We recently had to change the alternator and noticed on the passenger side front the subframe has a large hole in it and is completely not safe to drive and nothing has been hit there and it has not been in an accident related to that area at all, vehicle was parked at my home when this was found…”
filed Jun 8, 2020
“I took the vehicle in for some maintenance/repair to the front axle on 1/16/2020 and the mechanic found that the subframe on the passenger side of the vehicle by the front tire was severely rusted to the point where he can push his finger through the side of the frame. He told me he could not…”
filed Jan 16, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026
Structure problems in other Quest years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Quest | 9 | 10% |
| 2011 Quest | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Quest | 4 | 18% |
| 2008 Quest | 6 | 12% |
| 2007 Quest | 12 | 5% |
| 2006 Quest | 8 | 11% |
| 2005 Quest | 10 | 12% |
| 2002 Quest | 4 | 14% |
| 2001 Quest | 7 | 17% |
| 2000 Quest | 11 | 13% |
| 1999 Quest | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 Quest | 5 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Nissan Quest
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.