2004 Nissan Quest SL review from North America
"Great van, but get the bugs worked out of the 4sp transmission!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1. Sliding door hardware (Recall) 8k
2. Transmission Control Module (Recall) 13.5k
3. New transmission 13.8k.
TCM was replaced due to starting in 3rd gear and no reverse on occasion.
The first transmission also slipped out of first and popped into 2nd. Second transmission now slipps put of first and slams into second. I guess the industry term is 'flair'. This occurs when warm and under medium acceleration from a stop.
Anyone else notice transmission flair?
General comments?
Other than the transmission, the van has been great. Great engine (the 3.5L make this thing a rocket-sled). Great interior. Great room... and decent fuel MPG.
One the bright side, Nissan considerably extended the Bumper To Bumper warranty on the '04 models. If you find a new, left-over, you should be able to get a good deal and a great warranty.
More 'conventional' seat shapes, less wind noise at 75mph, and a quieter air-conditioning blower would be nice, tough.
Oh yea, the Goodyear tires are an odd size (only Goodyear makes them in the 2 Quest' sizes) and they tend to shake, regardless of tire balance.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Nice ride and features, but too many problems |
| Nissan Quest is JUNK |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 27 miles |
| Most recent distance | 14000 miles |
| Previous car | Suzuki Esteem |
| Date of Entry | 14th March, 2005 |