2004 Nissan Quest Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch Problems

NHTSA component category: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · data through 07/14/2026

53Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch complaints

11.9%Of all 445 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM61 · 13.7%

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH53 · 11.9%

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION38 · 8.5%

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR30 · 6.7%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING29 · 6.5%

Share of the 445 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Nissan Quest overview page.

What owners report

“MALFUNCTION OF SLIDING DOOR AND AIR BAG AFTER RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED. NEITHER OF THESE SYSTEMS HAD A PROBLEM PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE BEING TAKEN…”NHTSA complaint 10099392 — filed 10/29/2004

“I PURCHASED 2004 QUEST IN FALL 2003. TO DATE I HAVE HAD THE AUTOMATIC DOOR BREAK 4 TIMES, FUEL PUMP AND FUEL CHAMBER REPLACED,VAN WILL…”NHTSA complaint 10090803 — filed 09/10/2004

“1.FUEL PUMP FAILURE, REPLACED BY DEALER. TRANSMISSION STARTS OUT IN3RD GEAR VEHICLE WILL NOT TRAVEL OVER 10/15 MPH. DEALER CLAIMS INADVERTANTLY TURNING OFF OD CAN…”NHTSA complaint 10090794 — filed 09/10/2004

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Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Nissan Quest have latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch problems?

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Nissan Quest: 53 of 445 complaints on file (11.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Nissan Quest have in total?

445 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, 39 reported injuries, and 4 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.