Nissan CREW problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
87 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
10,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 to 2004 model years. Data snapshot: . 65 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor is the most frequently named component, appearing in 21 of 87 complaints (24.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 54 | 62.1% |
| Steering behavior | 17 | 19.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 8.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 5.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 21 |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor | 5 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | 4 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 21; Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit: 9; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 8; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 7; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads: 7; Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor: 5; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 4; Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 48 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 9 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 48; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 9; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (48). 22 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 40 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2011 | 1 |
2004: 16; 2005: 40; 2006: 13; 2007: 17; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 54 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10098166 · 2004-11-02 (November 2, 2004)
BATTERY AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CAR RUNNING BUT NO POWER. PARKED, TURNED OFF, THEN ATTEMPED RESTART WHICH FAILED. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP FOR EVALUATION. DEALER REPORTED ALTERNATOR FAILURE. REPLACED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 11,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10098166 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10098783 · 2004-11-13 (November 13, 2004)
I PURCHASED A 2004 NISSAN ARMADA ON JUNE 18,2004. THIS IS MY THIRD NISSAN VEHICLE. IN AUGUST, I STARTED FEELING THAT, WHEN BRAKING, MY CAR VIOLENTLY PULLS TO ONE SIDE, AND STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. I COULDN'T BELIEVE THAT MY BRAKES WERE BAD AFTER ONLY 2000 MILES. ALSO, MY FRONT WINDOWS SQUEAK AND DO NOT GO UP SMOOTHLY. AFTER BRINGING THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE, THEY TOLD ME THAT MY ROTORS WERE WARPED. THE ROTORS WERE CUT AND NEW BRAKE PADS INSTALLED. (BAY RIDGE NISSAN INVOICE #174068 SEPT. 17,2004). THEY ALSO REPLACED 2 WINDOW REGULATORS. ON …
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10098783 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10098622 · 2004-11-10 (November 10, 2004)
2004 NISSAN MAXIMA SL IN SHOP SIX TIMES SINCE PURCHASED BRAND NEW FOR STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION.TIRES BALANCED NUMEROUS TIMES, TSB ON STEERING RACK FORCE DONE. VIBRATION STILL THERE. THIS VEHICLE HAS CONTINENTAL TIRES. IN SHOP FOR ONE WEEK NOW WAITING REPLACEMENT OF FOUR TIRES.
Owner-reported narrative. 600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10098622 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10098683 · 2004-11-11 (November 11, 2004)
THERE HAS BEEN A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING SINCE PURCHASE (NOW 14000 MILES). WAS ORIGINALLY TOLD THAT THE CAR HAS TO BE BROKEN IN AND THEN DEALER BALANCED TIRES. THE CAR IS NOW AT THE DEALER FOR THE 3RD TIME. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10098683 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10098585 · 2004-11-10 (November 10, 2004)
FAILURE OF ALTERNATOR ON 2004 NISSAN MURANO 11 MO'S, 13,500 MILES. DEALER WAS AWARE OF MULTIPLE FAILURES, WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL? WITH WHAT CERTAINTY AM I NOT GETTING ANOTHER ALTERNATOR WITH A HIGH PROBABILITY OF FAILURE? CAR WAS DRIVEN ON BATTERY TO NISSAN STATEN ISLAND, WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED FAILED ALTERNATOR AND A CRACKED TRANSFER CASE. WHEN I VISITED THE REPAIR SHOP AND REQUESTED THE MECHANIC SHOW ME THE CRACK IN THE TRANSFER CASE, HE AND HIS MANAGER CLAIMED THEY MADE A MISTAKE, AND ONLY A FAILED ALTERNATOR WAS DIAGNOSED. AS A RESULT MY C…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10098585 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10138605 · 2005-10-04 (October 4, 2005)
MY 2004 NISSAN MURANO SL HAD 19,000 MILES ON IT WHEN IT'S TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SOLENOID(?)DEEP INSIDE THAT MEANT THE PART COULDN'T BE REPLACED BUT THAT THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHEN THIS HAPPENED MY CAR STALLED AT EVERY LOW SPEED, STOP SIGN, AND LIGHTS. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS GETTING IT TO THE DEALER. I HAVE A FRIEND IN LC TEXAS WHO'S 04 SAME CAR TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 10,000 MILES. OF COURSE THESE ARE COVERED WITH THE 36,000 WARRANTY BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KEEP THIS EXPENSIVE CAR LIKE MY OTHERS UNTIL …
Owner-reported narrative. 19,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10138605 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10144644 · 2005-12-07 (December 7, 2005)
TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES STARTED LEAKING AND WERE OF THE PLASTIC SELF TIGHTENING. DEALER REPLACED LEAKING ONE WITH REGULAR HOSE CLAMP AND SOLVED PROBLEM, LATER HAD TO HAVE OTHER CONNECTION REPLACED FOR THE SAME FAILURE. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED WHILE ENROUTE ON INTERSTATE, WITHIN MINUTES THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HAVE EMPTIED AND CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL OR FIRE BY EXCESS OIL COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER. I CONSIDER A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT IS A VERY INEXPENSIVE FIX TO 25 CENT …
Owner-reported narrative. 1,198 miles reported. Look up ODI 10144644 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10153976 · 2006-03-29 (March 29, 2006)
MY NISSAN QUEST HAS HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2004. -AIRBAG AND SEAT ISSUE (CORRECTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO FIX) HOWEVER, AIRBAG LIGHT ON PASSENGER SIDE STILLS REMAINS OFF OCCASIONALLY WHEN IT SHOULD BE ON. I WEIGH 122 POUNDS. -PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. STICKS AND DIFFICULTY OPENING. IN THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE. LAST TIME IN MARCH 06 TO BE BROUGHT BACK AGAIN BECAUSE IT STILL DOES NOT OPEN PROPERLY -GAS TANK: DOESN'T REGISTER GAS AFTER PURCHASE. VAN IS OFF AT STATION BUT WHEN I TURN IT ON THE DI…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10153976 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 |
2004: 1
Year-by-year records
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Change in recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 87 | 1 | Not available |