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Nissan Quest 2004+: Problems & Solutions
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this doesn't sound good. i'd get this inspected immediately. sounds like something wasn't tightened or adjusted properly and may not be safe.
The cost they quoted you is an entire system, dvd unit and screen installed. You shouldn't need the screen (not unless that was damaged) and there should be very little installation. Find out the company that makes the unit and go shopping elsewhere
One thing we forgot to mention is to match load and speed rating.
Thanks for the information on the tire width sizes.
1010tires.com has link where you can compare tires sizes. It also alerts you if the new tire size is too different from the original tire size.
By the way, I was cleaning the car out and noted that the rearmost right window leaks.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/complain/complaintsearch.cfm
After all the problems you have had with your Quest why would you buy another Nissan product? You are quite an active poster on this forum. You have suffered from numb hands from steering wheel vibrations, vehicle fishtailing all over the road after a wheel alingment, 50 warranty repairs and a multitude of other real or imangined problems. You have had quite a gripe with Nissan. WHY buy another Nissan product?
I ask so we can esitmate the true market value of our Quest SL
fmunnoz1069: I haven't noticed anything in my steering but something like this could very easily be different for each vehicle. I would try to duplicate the issue and isolate the conditions when it happens. This way others can try the same to see if it is a broad issue or not.
1. Goodyear tires.
2. Tire pressure monitors. They are quite heavy and can cause a vibration if they are not counterbalanced.
I wonder, all you Quest owners out there with the same issues: is this symptom common amongst the 17'' rims as they are on the 16" rim?
because my problems are engine, noise coming from the back, ac broke twice an in summer, stering wheel" a lilttle piece broke, from where ?"sliding doors both, front doors vibriate both, seat 3rd row and 2nd row(wich they just did the recall)
the car has a great look but the quality is a p of sssssssss.
but if I dont win the case, and I go to another dealer I have to eat around 5k
everything starts we with a noise coming from the back of the car,my engine would accelerated by it self and sometimes stays in 3rd, what it was? not even nissan know!!!!!!! after Ihad it final talked to a manger, "oh yes it is the 3rd row sit mechanisime, then the engine regulator" ok fine. by the time I got home the noise was there. a/c broke twice, steering wheel had a piece of plastic broken inside from where or what? all 4 doors make noise and vibrate. we are waiting for lemon law final result...
for the door(sliding) they came up with some new pieces.
but it like you said every time we go, nissan could not duplicate, everything working normal. I have gone so far with them and still oct05 no final decision
and the car suckssss everything rattles, doors viabrate, ac broke twice, engine, loss bench ans 2 row seat. and they still refuse to admit that I have a LEMON......
it been 20 month full of frustration.
I toke mine and I still waiting final decision
And like you pier, I wonder if people with the 17" or 19" wheels are having the same problem?? I found a company that has rotors that they say are made through a process that make the rotors very strong and they will not warp, and will last 3 to 4 times longer than the OE, according to the sales rep. The price of the rotors is $125.00 each. I have thought about getting them just to eliminate any further brake pulsations. At least one problem will be gone.
On my 1989 Buick Century (bought used), I replaced the tires within the first year. Whenever I went over 70mph, the steering woudl vibrate. I changed all four tires and vibration was gone (differnt brand). If nothing is wrong with the steering or suspension, then it has to be a problem with the tires. I think we all know the Goodyears are garbage. I wonder if a different brand would be better.
I have not experienced the vibration. I willhave to replace the rotors soon. Seems like all manufactures are using thinner rotors to save weight.
I hate to see that a few of you are having such problems. I think that one of the critical things is having a good dealer, no matter the brand.
We still love our 2004 Quest SE. We don't have the problems I read of on this board. We had the overhead console squeek, which was resolved. Was a great vehicle on our trip this summer to FL, with three kids and a teenager, averaging ~28MPG.
However, just last week the motor that lifts the rear hatch broke. So, that will be a visit to the dealer. Seems the motor must have come loose from the framing as it fell and took the switch with it and the lifter bar now dangles inside the trim. I'm sure it will be a two visit fix, but, I have a great dealer. :shades:
....26k miles and happily counting.....
In 5 years I have leased the following a 01 VW New Beetle, a 01 Subaru Outback, a 03 VW Golf TDI, a 04 Nissan Quest S and now an 05 Murano S. I am in the process of moving to a 06 VW Jetta TDI. I have been a passive reader of forums of all these cars (only the problems with the Quest made me become active). I can without a doubt observe that the 04 Quest forum contains the most complaints about build quality (dealer sales and service seem uniformly bad). Perhaps it is not the vehicle - all new model years have teething problems - but the manufacturer, who is unable keep pace with its vehicle lineup. Nissan re invented it car lineup at a speed than no other manufacturer did. One wonders if they cut corners to beat the clock. They succeeded with models like the Titan and Murano but failed with the Quest. Nissan has an obligation to admit their shortcomings and win over the 04 Quest owners/leasees (sp) with a case-by-case buyback/pull forward lease program.
AGAIN, YOU SURE ARE AN ACTIVE POSTER ON THIS FORUM!!!!!!!!!!!!
All you seem capable of doing is ripping the Quest. That is not what this forum is about, not just BITCHING but offering solututions. You claim you own a new Murano but still you persist in infecting this forum with your agenda. HOST, Please recongize the quantity and agenda of pier's posts and suggest to pier that instead of taking over this forum he take over the murano forum with his numb hands, 50 warranty claims etc.
Thank You
So the forum isn't really The Complaint Station. If pier didn't like his Quest, which is certainly a valid response if he had trouble with it, well FINE, then he has solved his problem by trading it in.
I agree, though, that "brand-bashing" isn't really a constructive form of posting, so I'd say sure take your swing at a product you don't like but remember you are here to help other people, not just serve your own purposes 24/7....at least IDEALLY that's what a good forum should be.
Okay, shake hands, return to your neutral corners, and remember.....
Problems AND Solutions is what we are about here.
thank you, and I assure you all I will monitor your concerns and intervene as is necessary if things are not satisfactory. Also all parties are free to e-mail me anytime in private.
Shifty the Host
If problems and solutions is what this forum is about, then my problem (and many other Quest owners) should never had been posted because there is no solution to it. If Nissan does not acknowledge the problem then they are not under obligation to resolve it.
All I can offer to Quest owners that feel the same way as I do (and I see that there are many), is place an online complaint with NHTSA Office of Defect Investigation. If enough cases accumulate, it will force the issue with Nissan.
Some advice, spoonieboy1 - attack the problem not the person. You should practice more restraint in your posts. My unresolved problems with the Quest were a very real concern as the car transported my wife and two children on a daily basis.
Over and out.
I guess I am another "lucky" owner. The last time my 2004 Quest S was in the shop (other than maitntenance and inspection) was a year ago for the Customer Service Initiative. I am concerned with the tires on this vehicle because of the odd size and I think Goodyear Eagles are garbage. I'll take care of that when I replace them in a month or so. The rotors seem to warping again. I'll get aftermarket for that if it gets worst.
so I tooked your advice by coming into a niss, gues what they wanted to do.
nissan was offering 14k form my van and sell me anything I want @ cost. down part cost price of murano was 25K + 6k of my balance. I have gone to different manf. and they will give more$. I am so ............ that I contact a LEMON LAW LAWYER. at this point we dont want any $ I want to get off of this van..
for the squeake noise depend from were it come, my on the back n.s.d said the back bench need it something call seat lever (5+ times), engine or revolutions RPM the install a regulator, a/c install some insulation that was missing, on the kids doors the intall something that just came out (for the noise, and my feeling that door were going to open by itself) the front doors I dont have a solution because they never fix it(unsquare) plus what ever recall manufc. request .
By the way, I was the one who brought the Customer Service Initiative to this forums huddled masses. Mine still has most of the original problems associated with the CSI and numerous more. Yes I could possibly drive two hours and wait forever to get it serviced, but I choose to butt heads with my worthless dealer and try to get good service. It also might help if you used spellcheck once in a while.
So troops, onward into the fog, and let us know of your success stories in getting your Quest squared away. Any new factory info is welcome, too, or recalls or TSBs, etc. All helpful.
Anyone unhappy with the way the forum is being run, please e-mail me privately anytime!
thank you
MrShiftright
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I only get 20-22 mpg on my highway trips, but I drive between 70-80 mph on the highway. Also, I mount different snow tires on my 17" rims each winter and have not had any vibration issues. It's almost time to do it again.
Both Goodyear and Michelin (only brands I checked) make 215/65x16 or 235/60x16 tires that have the same or wider tread width, higher load capacity, and similar rolling diameter to the OEM tires.
OEM tires in general seem to be much lower quality than the same tire purchased from a tire shop. Or 1995 Ford cargo van wore out the E load rating (very heavy duty) Michelin LTX tires that were OEM in 45,000 miles. The Michelin LTX replacements still had significant tread when replaced at 75,000 and 95,000 miles respectively.
The HydroEdge tires on my Subaru have worn only 2/32nds in 42,000 miles (from 11/32nds new to 9/32nds - just amazing), so that's probably what we'lll go with.
I'm sorry to hear about some of the problems 04 owners have but their comments are so shrill or emotional that many of us don't want to respond with solutions.
Our 05 has 18,000 miles on it with zero problems to report.
I have to agree with you regarding the OEM tires. For some reason the Goodyear OEM are not good tires.
You have to understand many of the 04 owners have endured so many problems with their vans. I have been pretty lucky with mine. Like I mentioned earlier, no issues in the past year. And the major issue I had was the door rattles and A/C, which seemed to have been taken care of. I do have a couple of minor problems (rattle in the rear glass and rear washer spray) but nothing to complain about and I will get it taken care of at the next service stop. It's hard not to get emotional about $25k purchase and often dealing with a service department that gives you the run around or plays dumb. I had a good department in Cooper Nissan. Very upfront about the problems and went the extra step to keep you happy. Too bad I moved and now have to deal with another dealership.