| Issue ID | 940632 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10475157 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | QUEST |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 30/08/12 |
| Component | STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELD |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My mechanic noticed severe rotting of right side of subframe which holds the engine and other important car parts in place. I was made aware that if the subframe broke, the engine would fall out and the right wheel would slide to the side, causing complete loss of control of the car. Very dangerous, possibly fatal. I was lucky it was found before such an accident occurred. I have found two other similar complaints about the subframe rotting out. There is a drip from the air conditioner that is designed to fall right on this important structure and pools there. My fear is that others are unaware of the structural issue and could not be so lucky to find it in time before fatality occurs. I believe the car needs to be recalled to fix the improper drainage of the air conditioning. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SCHAUMBURG, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5N1BV28U84NXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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