2004 Ford Freestar vs 2004 Nissan Quest
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Ford Freestar | 2004 Nissan Quest |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,227 | 445 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 64 | 115 |
| Investigations | 8 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 18–19 |
| Median reported mileage | 86,000 mi | 53,107 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Freestar | Nissan Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 851 | 72 |
| Electrical System | 118 | 77 |
| Structure | 94 | 70 |
| Seats | 86 | 22 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 49 | 48 |
| Engine | 69 | 23 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 44 | 37 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 14 | 61 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 144 | 31 |
| Rust / corrosion | 101 | 26 |
| Loss of power | 93 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 41 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 32 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 28 | 27 |
| Shifting problems | 16 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 12 | 0 |
2004 Ford Freestar
2004 Nissan Quest
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.