| Issue ID | 1194564 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10730443 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | QUEST |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 29/05/15 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When we went to replace the lower control arm on the passenger side of the vehicle a softball size hole in the subframe caused by rust was discovered. As a result of the car being up on jacks, the subframe snapped in half. After researching this problem, we have discovered that this is a common occurrence, in nissan quests and is caused in part because of poor drain location for the air conditioner. It is our understanding that nissan is aware of this problem and has addressed it with warranties in other models, but not the quest. Which, i now must fork out at a minimum of $2,000 to replace. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140468 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORTH AURORA, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5N1BV28U74NXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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