Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2004 Nissan Quest owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I got out of the car, turned it off and went on the house minutes later the car was on fire. The flames were big and they were in the front passenger side of the engine. I had just drove the car about an hour, there was no smell no sound no indicator lights nothing. The flames were big and car went up fast.
Nissan Quest 2004 service engine soon light on and problems with steering. The service engine soon light had come on 3 times, creaking was felt in the steering wheel and or the front end, sounds were heard coming from the engine compartment, computer tire monitor indicated a flat tire and or low tire pressure during cold weather, the vehicle would run for five minutes then go up to 4 degrees higher (over inflated), when the weather was warm, the setting would then be above 40 psi which was dangerous to drive if not adjusted (incorrect results on the display), SRS light had come on after recall campaign #04V103000 was performed, driver's side power window was intermittent, sliding doors made loud bump noise when opened all the way, especially on inclines, heat outlets located on the floor behind the first row seat can't be controlled by the passenger rear controls, the dome lights were …
2004 Nissan Quest, premature failure of treads on tires, tires have no tread warranty and a monopoly exists on tire replacement as it is a special made tire size for Nissan. Basically tires are worn out at only 33,000 miles. Goodyear apparently made these tires designated as sports tires but placed them on a Mini van apparently just for Nissan in the size 225/65/16. Have been unable to locate any other manufacturer who makes this size so it appears to be a Nissan/Goodyear exclusive and thus a monopoly on these tires. Goodyear nor Nissan provide any tread warranty that I've been able to determine. Goodyear said directly that they do not provide a tread warranty on this tire. Goodyear indicates expected life span to only be about 30,000 miles. …
A newly purchased 2004 Nissan Quest with current mileage of around 4,800 miles when incident happened. While driving on highway, the driver side rear tire suddenly bent and smoke came out. Van was then towed back to dealership and found that the cross member was broken off. Dealership denied warranty coverage because service manager thought that such damage May have been caused by a collision, because he saw a few light scratches and a smaller than 2cm mark on the rim. I am sure that the van was not hit by anything when the tire was bent. The scratches and little mark could be caused by pulling over to shoulder with a bent tire. I pointed to the service manager that the joint of the broken cross member was full of rust, a sign of incomplete sealed over a period of time, obviously not a new damage caused by an accident. …
I bought a 2004 Nissan Quest in January of 2004. It was purchased new from the dealer. The van had Goodyear Eagle ls tires. We have had the van a little over six months and have had three blowouts, all occuring on the sidewalls of the tires. The first blowout occurred the first month we had the van. We were on the highway. The second blowout occurred as my wife was pulling up on the curb to park. The third blowout occurred in a parking lot as she was turning a corner. There were four rails on the ground and the tire grazed one and totally blew. This was in a church parking lot at a very low speed. The fourth tire was replaced when we noticed a gouge in the rubber of the tire.we have replaced all four tires with another brand. When we contacted the car dealer, we were told that there were no other reports of problems with this tire and Goodyear would not do anything. …
Tl contact owns a 2004 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that the vehicle's side electrical sliding door opens and closes automatically. The doors on the vehicle will also occasionally fail to open. The door will open so that a passenger May enter the vehicle, then the door will close before they are completely inside the vehicle. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer approximately six times and the dealer changed the sensors and readjusted the doors. The door continues to not work properly. The vehicle is part of recall # 04V186000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch), but the failure persists. The current mileage is 70,000 and failure mileage was 42,000. The consumer stated battery weak, dealer replaced battery. The consumer stated slow leak in tires, the dealer replaced all four tires. The dealer stated there was a recall on 2nd row seat, dealer stated parts are on special order. …
The consumer noticed while driving, a rotten smell would come in from the vents. The consumer was able to drive to the dealer for inspection. The consumer informed the mechanic on several occasions this problem has occurred. This problem has not been resolved. Please provide additional information. There is still a rotten egg smell coming from the catalytic converter. Also the tire pressure monitoring system indicates a flat tire when tire is not flat. Consumer is happy with the minivan except for the sulfur smell and the false tire readings.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Nissan Quest. The contact was driving 45 MPH when the entire front end of the vehicle began shaking violently. The tires were changed and new tires were installed but the shaking persisted. The tire sensor and air bag warning light continued to illuminate continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle and did not attempt to repair or inspect the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 84,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that second before the failure occurred, the ABS and the tire pressure monitoring system light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000.
The consumer complained about the wheel covers that pressed against the valve stems. After changing the position of the wheel cover, it turned back to pressing the wheel cover over the valve stem. The consumer wants a letter from the manufacturer indicating that although its not a safety issue, he would like an explanation as to why they appear this way. Provide further details.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Quest years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2004 Nissan Quest?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2004 Nissan Quest, 6% of the model year's 445 complaints. The component named most often is pressure monitoring and regulating systems (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2004 Nissan Quest wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 2004 Nissan Quest, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2004 Nissan Quest wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 5,000 miles, and 63% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.