2004 Nissan Quest SE review from North America
"Very disappointing reliability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front wheel bearings replaced numerous times, timing chain needed to be replaced. Many, many recalls in the first three years.
General comments?
Purchased this first year model, probably the first shipment out. Once the 5 year/60,000 mile drive train warranty is up, I would suggest quickly trading it in. Known issues with timing chain (a $2,500) service cost, influenced me to trade this in prior to worsening. Wheel bearings went twice, once within warranty, then just out. The service cost for this work was $1,000.
The issue with the timing chain is known by Nissan, but they will not cover once out of warranty. The have a service bulletin on it for their techs, which they will nicely print out for you with the estimate.
Too bad, because the van was very nice, very roomy and comfortable to travel in, drove very nicely and had great features. This van was very expensive when new ($34,000) and I thought I could keep it just a few more years.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60700 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Grand Voyager |
| Date of Entry | 14th April, 2009 |