You are here: Forums Vans & Minivans Nissan Quest Nissan Quest 2004+: Problems & Solutions 

Nissan Quest 2004+: Problems & Solutions - READ ONLY

2128 messages,  Last post on Oct 23, 2006 at 1:24 AM

You are in the Nissan Quest Forum. Your Host is Karens

What is this discussion about? Nissan Quest, Electrical, Engine, Van

Messages Page 5 of 213 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 213 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#38 of 2128 Squeaks and rattles by stevejudem Oct 04, 2003 (6:56 am)
Just took delivery of Quest SE. I am experiencing an excessive amount of squeaks and rattles which seem to coming from the passenger slider, although I haven't been able to really isolate the variety of noises. One rather irritating noise is the sound of compressing plastic as the car accelerates and brakes, this in addition to rattling noises when hitting mild bumps. There may also be some noise coming from the overhead console area....again, too many to isolate. The left side of the car seems perfectly quiet. In my mind, this is not acceptable for a brand new vehicle of this calibre...car sounds like it has 100,000 miles on it. Waiting to hear back from the dealer for resolution.
#39 of 2128 Squeaks and rattles by shenkar Oct 04, 2003 (5:51 pm)
Yep! Got the same unwelcome visitors in my week old SE.   Are they some sort of no-cost option that Nissan generously added without asking us? If so, I'd like to know how to deactivate 'em, cause they're really annoying in a brand new car!!
#40 of 2128 Quest Whistle by ljegl Oct 04, 2003 (7:22 pm)
My wife and I bought a 2004 Quest SL in August. We love the new look and like the features offered in the new Quest. However, there is a problem. A whistling noise can be heard on our van around the driver side mirror while driving. It is very noticeable with the window down and can be heard with the window up. The Nissan Dealership has looked at it twice. The last time they looked into the problem, I asked if this was happening on other 2004 Quest. The Service Manager said he didn’t know but decided we would take one right off the lot to test. The same problem existed with the 2004 Quest we drove off the lot. I asked what I should do and was told I needed to call Nissan Consumer Affairs. I did make the call and was told the whistle was a normal characteristic of the 2004 Quest. I suggested it was a design flaw. The Customer Rep disagreed. During my communication with Consumer Affairs, they asked the Service Manager at the Dealership I bought my van from to drive others. He drove 6 more and they all made the whistle noise. The fix they have come up with is to put insulated tape in the space between the mirror and base of the mirror. I am unhappy with this fix and write this to make you aware of this problem. I do not feel taping should be a solution to something that cost as much as the Quest does. If you go test drive the 2004 Quest, be sure to listen for this whistle. For you that already own a 2004 Quest, call Nissan Consumer Affairs and file a complaint. They need to hear from us! I am doing everything I can to make people aware of this problem. I expect more than just tape....
#41 of 2128 Whistle noise from the drive rear view mirror by quest0804 Oct 05, 2003 (11:28 am)
I had posted this a week ago.   I do get this noise a lot. I was told the same by my dealer. If you notice the position of passenger side mirror is in different angle than the driver side. May be if they can do the same angle for Drive side it might fix the issue. That means they have replace the entire mirror fixture (the black holder). Not sure if Nissan can do it.
#42 of 2128 Rattles again!!! by pantru Oct 05, 2003 (3:28 pm)
I have a 2004 Quest SL which I bought 1.5 months back. I already have 2500 miles on it. The only noticeable problem that I have is RATTLING noises when you go even on a small bump. I think it is coming from either left or right sliding doors. Even I think it is not acceptable for a brand new vehicle. I feel as though I am driving an old vehicle because of these noises.   Can anything be done about it? Has anyone contacted dealer/Nissan consumer affairs? Please post if you have done so.
#43 of 2128 Rattling isssue by iserum Oct 05, 2003 (6:36 pm)
I have experienced the rattling coming from both sliding door when you hit a hard bump. there is a rattling noise comes out from driver side sliding door all the time if the road is uneven, I did not notice whistling problem (reflection on the wind screen) i don't know what is the solution to this, the angle of the wind screen is causing it though. I went to the dealership for rattling issue, they are not aware of the problem, they asked me to leave the van, they will tweak the door.   I will wait until Nissan issue a service bulletin for the issue so that dealership will not experiment with my vehicle.   I recommend to people to wait a bit until Nissan issues service Bulletin for these problems do not leave you car at the dealership for experiment.   Honda Odyssey had lot of problems with the doors in first couple years of production, not all but lot of people have problems with Odyssey sliding doors.   Check out 2004 Toyota Sienna problem page, you will not feel that bad then.
#44 of 2128 Rattling issues..me too by snoopy1010 Oct 05, 2003 (9:57 pm)
I also have the problem of the rattling noise with my SE. It is in the driver side slider door. I have my SE about 2 weeks ago. I noticed the noise when I drove the SE back to home (which I did not notice the noise when I tested drove it?!). I dropped my SE to the dealer within the week to fix the problem, however, the dealer didn't fix it properly. I dropped my SE to the dealer last thursday and it seems that this time the problem has been fixed. The dealer told me that they had followed the Technical Service Bulletins (NTB03080) to examine the problem.   But when I drove my SE yesterday with all the windows closed and A/C off, I still heard the rattling noise from the driver side slider door. But it was less noticeable than before.   Based on the Technical Service Bulletins, I believe the dealer did find the source of the problem and Nissan knew the problem as well.   I guess all I can do is to bring my SE back to dealer next week and get the problem fix again.   Anyway, I love my SE very much but it is kind of hassle to my SE in and out the dealer for this problem.
#45 of 2128 Rattle & Whistle by eflime Oct 06, 2003 (8:16 am)
I've had the SE since late Aug. & have around 2,500 miles. I don't have the whistle, fuse, instrument panel rattling problems. I do have the hot air/AC problem & after about the first week I did notice a rattling sound around the second row passenger side. It happened when going over rough roads or going around a freeway on-ramp curve. At first I thought it was the sliding door, but after checking around the area (with somebody) else driving) it turned out to be seat. I think it may have to do with not latching the second row seat firmly, after either from folding it flat or tilting the whole seat forward. No problem with the rattle since then. Otherwise still enjoying the ride.
#46 of 2128 by shammond1 Oct 06, 2003 (2:09 pm)
I already posted that I have a clunk in the back (not me the car ) and the rattle on driver sliding door. I still need to take it in but one more thing about the slider noise. If you open up the driver door while driving (be careful! only need to go about 20mph on non busy street) the noise is more obvious. It has a more metalic sound. Anyway if and when I get it fixed I'll let you all know.
#47 of 2128 Rattle & Whistle by ljegl Oct 06, 2003 (6:52 pm)
I posted last week about the whistle noise. I didn't mention the rattle in the driver side slider door but we do have it also. Everyone needs to call Nissan Consumer Affairs about the issues. I feel Nissan will not get concerned about a reported problem until they get enough calls.

Messages Page 5 of 213 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 213 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Vans & Minivans Nissan Quest Nissan Quest 2004+: Problems & Solutions