Nissan Quest
12 model years from 2005 to 2017, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2005–2017
- Class
- Minivan - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 19–22 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2007 (115)
- Fewest problems
- 2017
- Interest
- 4,142 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2017 Quest in brief
The 2017 Nissan Quest is a minivan offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway), 0% better than the 2017 minivan average of 22 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.
The Nissan Quest has 12 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2017.
Its most efficient year was 2017 at 22 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 22 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the power train (92), fuel/propulsion system (89), engine (62).
Buying used? 2015 has the fewest problems in our data.
2009 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 3 campaigns and 368 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Quest compares
The 2005 Nissan Quest is a minivan offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 204 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 124-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,999 lb (4dr FWD 3.5 S/3.5sl).
About the Nissan Quest
The Nissan Quest is a minivan that was marketed by Nissan from the 1993 to 2017 model years. The successor for the Japanese-designed Nissan Van and Nissan Axxess, the Quest was the first Japanese-brand minivan developed specifically for the North American market. In a joint venture with Ford Motor Company, the Quest was manufactured alongside the Mercury Villager
From the Wikipedia article "Nissan Quest", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2017 Quest pros & cons
Full 2017 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints6 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 156 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2015 Quest
12 owner complaints · 0 recalls
None of the 3 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Quest changes by model year
- 2011
- New body dimensions: 3.5 in shorter, wheelbase −5.9 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Best combined MPG up from 19 to 21
- 2007
- Lightest version 273 lb heavier
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 12 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 200.8 in | 4,381 lb | Not rated | 0 | 13 |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 200.8 in | 4,381 lb | Not rated | 0 | 12 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 200.8 in | 4,381 lb | Not rated | 0 | 18 |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 200.8 in | 4,381 lb | Not rated | 0 | 16 |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 200.8 in | 4,381 lb | Not rated | 1 | 71 |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 200.8 in | 4,381 lb | Not rated | 1 | 31 |
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 204.3 in | 4,310 lb | Not rated | 2 | 16 |
| 2008 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 204.3 in | 4,310 lb | Not rated | 2 | 31 |
| 2007 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 204.3 in | 4,310 lb | Not rated | 0 | 115 |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 204.3 in | 4,037 lb | Not rated | 0 | 17 |
| 2005 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 204.3 in | 3,999 lb | Not rated | 0 | 22 |
Alternatives to the 2017 Quest
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Toyota Sienna | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 10 |
| 2017 Kia Sedona | 21 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2017 Honda Odyssey | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan | 20 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2017 Chrysler Pacifica | 32 MPG | ★★★★★ | 17 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Nissan. How we calculate this →