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1N4BA41E84C••••••2004 Nissan QUEST
This build draws 5.7× more complaints than the average 2004 Nissan QUEST build (82 vs 14).
82on this build
343on the model
24builds in total
3involved a crash
3involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedPower Train 58Engine And Engine Cooling 10Tires 7Service Brakes 6
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesfireMay 2018
The contact owned a 2004 nissan maxima. While the vehicle was parked in the garage at the contact's home, the hood blew up and the front end burst into flames. The contact opened the garage door and extinguished the fire. There were no injuries or property damage. The…
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashJun 2011
My clutch pedal keeps getting stuck (on the floor without any retraction) while at a complete stop or when I am driving. Often times when I am driving I would have to shift gears to accommodate speed but cannot and would have to signal hazards to aware other drivers of emergency…
Power TraincrashMay 2009
I recently bought a used maxima 2004 when I first drove it with 84000 miles on it. It was fine but not but a few days later it started to jerk from 1st to 2nd and sometime into 3rd. I happensabout 50% of the time in just one day! I has not yet been replaced due to the fact that…
SeatsfireJun 2008
The contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. While driving 45 mph, the front driver's seat began smoking and then caught fire. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The fire department stated that the cause of the fire was electrical. The vehicle has been inspected by…
Engine And Engine CoolingfireJun 2006
Good morning, I currently own 2004 maxima & have been experiencing major problems with this car for about 2-3 years. My major problem at first was my transmission. Apparently the dealership states I will need a new transmission which is absurd since the car is not even 10 yrs…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1N4BA41E84C814463 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.