Nissan Quest problems
The Nissan Quest is a minivan manufactured and marketed by Nissan for model years 1993–2017 over four generations.
The first two generations (internally designated V40 and V41) of the Quest were short-wheelbase models co-developed and manufactured with Ford, aside its badge engineered Mercury Villager. For model year 2004 and the third generation (V42), Nissan ended its joint venture with Ford, manufacturing the Quest on its own. For model year 2011, the fourth generation (RE52) became a widened variant of the Nissan Elgrand minivan and was now manufactured in Japan. For the preceding generations, the Quest loosely shared its chassis and powertrain with the Nissan Maxima.
Following the decline of minivan sales in North America, Nissan ended sales of the Quest after the 2017 model year.
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Common Nissan Quest problems
The Nissan Quest, a popular minivan produced from 1993 to 2017, has been known to have several issues based on complaints from owners. Here are some of the most common problems with the Nissan Quest:
- Airbag deployment system: Some Nissan Quest models had struggles with the airbag deployment system due to a faulty airbag module and bad passenger seat occupancy sensors. This issue led to improper airbag deployment, which could be dangerous during accidents.
- Transmission problems: Many Nissan Quest drivers consider transmission-related problems the worst thing that can happen to their minivan. The Quest can develop various issues like hesitation when shifting gears, rough transition during a shift, abrupt deceleration, reduced acceleration, and transmission failure. Replacing faulty Nissan Quest transmission parts can be costly, and drivers have reported the problem persisting or returning despite costly repairs.
- Rattling noises: Of all the engine problems that a Nissan Quest can develop, rattling noises are considered the worst of the lot. These unpleasant noises are often caused by worn-out timing chains, timing chain guides, or timing chain tensioners. While the engine can sometimes still run fine despite the background rattling, it can potentially get damaged.
- Brake problems: Nissan Quest brakes are generally reliable, but some brake problems can show up fairly often in certain model years. These issues can include brake pedal pulsation, brake noise, and reduced brake performance.
- Interior accessories: Some Nissan Quest owners have reported issues with general interior accessories, such as power windows, power seats, and climate control systems not functioning properly.
These issues have been reported more frequently in certain model years, such as 2004 and 2007, which are considered the worst Nissan Quest years to avoid due to their higher frequency of problems and higher repair costs.
Do Nissan quests have transmission problems?
Common problems of the Nissan Quest include transmission troubles, engine problems, and brake problems.
Is the Nissan Quest a reliable car?
The Nissan Quest Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 5th out of 8 for minivans.
How many miles will a Nissan Quest last?
So - how long do Nissan Quests last? According to carparts.com, a typical Nissan Quest will last around 200,000 miles.
What years are best for Nissan Quest?
Here's an overview of the most reliable Nissan Quest years.
- 2001.
- 2002.
- 2008.
- 2009.
- 2013.
- 2014.
- 2015.
- 2016.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Nissan Quest years
We have researched Nissan problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Nissan Quest cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Nissan Quest model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Nissan Quest model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Nissan Quest years
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Nissan Quest car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Nissan Quest , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Structure problems
- Fuel system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Nissan Quest vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Quest model years
A total of 98 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Quest model years
There were a total of 60 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Quest model years
There were a total of 131 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Quest model years
There were a total of 13 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 2252 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Nissan Quest . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Nissan Quest vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Nissan Quest 2012
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-15
- Date Complaint: 2024-06-10
- VIN: JN8AE2KP2C9
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The CVT transmission on this vehicle has failed. The vehicle is jerking and and stalls while driving. If I'm at a light stopped and the light changes to go, the vehicle won't move unless I put my foot all the way down on the accelerator then it Jenks and starts to move. I took it to Sheridan Nissan in Delaware, and they told me this has been the issue with the CVT transmission and I need to just get rid of the van. To get a new one put in is over $7000 with just a 12 Mos12,000 miles warranty and they say it may go out again. I was told by another dealership that Nissan new about this problem, but won't fix it. I've noticed that they have replaced CVT transmissions in other Nissan vehicles and other years, but seem to skip the 2012 Nissan Quest. The engine light came on after it started jerking and I had it towed to Nissan and then they told me that the transmission is slipping. They told me I could drive it home, but to "get rid of it because it doesn't have much life left." Please make Nissan recall these transmissions like they did others. If they are all CVT transmissions, why are some being fixed and others being ignored? Please help.
Nissan Quest 2012
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-22
- Date Complaint: 2024-05-22
- VIN: JN8AE2KP4C9
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Have fixed myself Ac compressor kit about 97,051miles on [XXX], maf sensor, two vvt solenoids having driven it 20,000 miles in five years trying to rid light. Nov 2019 purchased at 94,719 miles. Roberts nissan of manchester, tn checked and serviced on [XXX] at 95,186 milles in excellent condition. Light will not stay off for power train system, cam timing bank, timing chains, vct camshaft timing vct, power supply circuit. Nissan did replace recall ABS actuator. Had checked Cookeville Nissan [XXX] light on and they turned off saying it checked ok after a cold start for $230. It is loud now at 114,998 miles! This auto must have defective parts since Gateway has serviced it regularly. I am concerned about driving. Talked to consumer affairs of Nissan and was told it was over 65,000 miles and not valid. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Nissan Quest 2016
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-05
- Date Complaint: 2024-04-13
- VIN: JN8AE2KP2G9
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Car need transmission replaced - there is no warning on car that transmission is having major issues (ie no check engine light). My car shakes on turning this has been on going since I purchased the car in 2017. In late 2023 the car did not have as much pick up power like it used to and had a whining noise once you drive for a while (without the power it used to). There were no check engine light warning to date. On 1/12/24 I used auto zone engine diagnostic and following error codes came up - P17FO - CVT JUDDER P17F2 -JUDDER T/C inspection Diagnostic at AAMCO ON 3/25/24 show additional issues that don’t show any warning signs eg check engine light PER AAMCO additional issues: Engine missing cylinder 3,4; and cylinder 1 is misfiring. Transmission juddering around 2nd gear, chain slipping under pressure…transmission having internal mechanical failure. I am not sure if these issues are serious enough to show as check engine. If they should I don’t know why my car check engine light is not on?
Nissan Quest 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-23
- Date Complaint: 2024-03-09
- VIN: JN8AE2KP9H9
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Driving our van out of town, we started having problems with the transmission 2 hours into our drive. We have never had problems out of the transmission. When we accelerate from a stop it would give a shutter and sometimes a pop. It was very dangerous turning into the traffic as it was shuttering you loose power and could get hit. When we stopped at a store where i could check things out at turning the van off. When we started the vehicle it would not go into forward or reverse. We had it towed and had to pay over $4500 to replace the transmission with a new one. The mechanic said they get these all the time because it has a cvt transmission and they are no good. The replaced and refunded a lot of people that had different makes and model. I don’t understand why they don’t on a Nissan Quest . Nissan knows this is a problem. We had our entire family in the van and could have gotten hurt or killed. Nissan needs to do the right thing here and reimburse or replace them.
Nissan Quest 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-02
- Date Complaint: 2024-01-03
- VIN: JN8AE2KP4H9
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Air bag light went off beginning of Nov 2023. Took to the dealership, they diagnosed the air bag module and harness as bad. Paid $2k to replace that, took 2 days for part to arrive. Fast forward, mid December 2023, air bag light on again. Take back to dealership and now the passenger side air bag has failed and needs to be replaced. $3k estimated to replace. Many Nissan vehicles (much later year models) have passenger side air bag recalls. This should be under recall as well as the module.
Nissan Quest 2009
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-25
- Date Complaint: 2023-12-20
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5N1BV28U69N
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owned a 2009 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, she did not notice that the traffic light had turned red and continued driving. Another oncoming vehicle made a left turn in front of her. The contact stated that she swerved and the front end of the vehicle hit a pole. The contact saw smoke coming from underneath the hood. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact hit her chest against the steering wheel. Bystanders assisted the contact out of the vehicle. The contact was transported to the local hospital. The contact was then transported to the Trauma unit of another hospital. The contact sustained a broken sternum and broken left and right ribs. The contact stated that she spent 10 days in the trauma unit, and she also received home health assistance. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. A police report was filed. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V067000 (Air Bags) that she related to the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Nissan Quest 2011
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-17
- Date Complaint: 2023-10-30
- VIN: JN8AE2KP7B9
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started jerking and became inoperable. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty transmission. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
Nissan Quest 2008
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-06
- Date Complaint: 2023-10-13
- VIN: 5N1BV28U18N
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: See attached document from complainant
Nissan Quest 2012
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-13
- Date Complaint: 2023-08-23
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JN8AE2KP0C9
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owed a 2012 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while shifting the vehicle into reverse, the vehicle launched forward at high speed without any warning. The contact pressed on the brake pedal, but it failed to stop the vehicle, causing the contact to loss control and drive into a ditch and crashing a tree causing the vehicle came to a complete stop. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered injuries to the left leg and foot and head and seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed totally loss from the insurance company. The manufacturer was contact and stated that there was no recall for the failure and did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Nissan Quest 2015
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-06
- Date Complaint: 2023-08-10
- VIN: JN8AE2KP0F9
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started overheating and jerking with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle started smoking, and the contact pulled over on the side of the road and added coolant, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
Nissan Quest 2016
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-24
- Date Complaint: 2023-08-10
- VIN: JN8AE2KPXG9
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Check engine light appeared without warning and car would slow down and no longer accelerate on the highway. Took to the dealership and was told it needed a new transmission with only 64,000 miles of use.
Nissan Quest 2016
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-26
- Date Complaint: 2023-08-02
- VIN: JN8AE2KPXG9
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact shifted the CVT transmission into low (L) manually. The contact stated that the vehicle began to vibrate and then began to shake the entire vehicle. The contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal and started to tap the brakes. The contact stated that the vehicle started to shake more violently while slowing down. The contact stopped the vehicle and felt resistance from the shift lever while attempting to shift the vehicle into park (P). The contact stated that the check engine warning light momentarily illuminated, but then turned off. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had reoccurred without manually shifting gear. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who scanned the vehicle and retrieved DTC code: P17F1 (CVT Judder). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,022.
Nissan Quest 2011
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-03
- Date Complaint: 2023-08-01
- VIN: JN8AE2KP1B9
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Van became sluggish when coming to the busy intersection. When I tried to accelerate when light changed, engine light came on and van would not go over 5mph. I was almost hit. Codes were run by a mechanic. Four internal transmission codes are present. Was told that the Quest has a transmission known for these problems. We could've been killed from the vehicle not moving with traffic.
Nissan Quest 2008
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-30
- Date Complaint: 2023-07-30
- VIN: 5N1BV28U28N
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I was parking and barely moving with my foot in the brake when the vehicle suddenly reved up loudly. I had to depress the brake heavily to keep it from moving forward and put it in neutral. The vehicle continued to rev hard until I turned off the engine.
Nissan Quest 2016
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-17
- Date Complaint: 2023-07-05
- VIN: JN8AE2KP4G9
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: The control arms on the vehicle malfunctioned and had to be replaced. I typically lost control of steering causing the vehicle to jerk in one direction or the other. This was repaired almost a year ago. I had the vehicle serviced at a independent service center. It could have possible caused an accident had I not been able to counteract the loss of steering. I am currently experiencing this same issue again and was notified in May 2023 that the control arms have once again malfunctioned. There are no warning lights for this issue, I noticed it when the car seemed to need a front end alignment but once I took it to the shop they confirmed that the control arms had malfunctioned. I researched this issue and saw that there was a recall of these exact same parts for 2016 Nissan Quest vehicles used as emergency vehicles. I am concerned that this is some sort of on going issue, that is costing $1600 + on every repair.
Latest 5 recalls Nissan Quest
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 37 recalls for different components of the Nissan Quest.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Nissan Quest 2008
- Report Received Date: 2023-02-10
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
- Consequence: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the drivers airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
- Model: Nissan Quest 2009
- Report Received Date: 2023-02-10
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
- Consequence: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the drivers airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
- Model: Nissan Quest 2011
- Report Received Date: 2012-02-29
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 29, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 21, 2012. DUE TO SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING, WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS OR IDLING ON A DECLINE WITH ¼ TANK FUEL OR LESS, THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE MAY STALL.
- Consequence: VEHICLE STALLING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-647-7261.
- Model: Nissan Quest 2012
- Report Received Date: 2012-02-29
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 29, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 21, 2012. DUE TO SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING, WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS OR IDLING ON A DECLINE WITH ¼ TANK FUEL OR LESS, THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE MAY STALL.
- Consequence: VEHICLE STALLING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-647-7261.
- Model: Nissan Quest 2008
- Report Received Date: 2010-03-02
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN END WAS NOT SPIN-FORMED TO SPECIFICATION DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THE PIVOT PIN COULD SLIDE AND CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PARTIALLY DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET.
- Consequence: THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE PIVOT PIN HAD BEEN FORMED PROPERLY AND WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Latest negative Nissan Quest car reviews
Latest positive Nissan Quest car reviews
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Vehicle year: 2004
I bought this car new in 2004 and have never had any major mechanical issues. The only minor issues I've experienced were the driver's side visor breaking at 160K, the plastic handles to lower the 2nd row seats breaking at about 120K, and the radio cutting on and off. However, despite these minor issues, this car does an amazing job in the snow and doesn't slide. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase!
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Vehicle year: 2004
I didn't want a minivan despite my wife's request until I found the Quest! The suspension is tight, and it has a powerful engine with great external design. I enjoy driving it and don't mind being seen in it. We haven't had any mechanical problems in the past 3 years, and it gets a regular 20 mpg despite its weight and power. On our 4-hour drive up north for vacation, my wife and I were talking about what a great decision we made to buy this vehicle 3 years ago.
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Vehicle year: 1995
I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to let you know that I purchased this vehicle back in 2004 with 65K on it for 4300 dollars. It has been such a reliable car over the last 6 plus years, with the only issues being the rear AC unit failing and the brake lines rusting. Sadly, I am selling the car (to a friend though) as we recently purchased a new Odyssey. Let me know if you're interested!
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Vehicle year: 1994
Hey there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share a story with you about my van. One year, when it snowed really bad in Missouri, my van never got stuck! It was a real trooper. The only issue I had was with the temperature, but that was an easy fix. Unfortunately, the van met its match when it hit an armadillo about the size of a cocker spaniel.
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Vehicle year: 2015
I wanted to wait a few months before reviewing the van, but I can say that I am extremely pleased with it. After looking at all the major minivans, I can confidently say that this is the best one. Nissan was also offering the best incentives at the time. The two-tone dash and leather are very well done. Although there is a little roll due to the high center of gravity, the ride is just as smooth and quiet as a full-size sedan. Unlike other models, you don't need to take anything out of the van to get a flat surface - simply lay down the second and third row seats. The gas mileage is approximately what it is rated at, with 19 city and 25 on the highway. ***Update Three Years into ownership*** I am still very pleased with the van. I have had no mechanical issues or repairs, and it still rides like a big sedan. Cosmetically, everything has held up well so far. With just under 30,000 miles on the van, it hasn't needed anything but routine maintenance. It has been a pleasure to own and drive, providing all the room we need for carrying people in comfort on trips or hauling stuff for vacation or the yard or garden. I keep a painter's tarp in the trunk area to spread out and protect the carpet when needed. I still seem to get about what it is rated at for city and highway driving. Although I was a little concerned about the continuous variable transmission, it has been nice all in all. It may be a little slower getting up to speed than some other vehicles, as expected in a vehicle this size, but when you do get your speed up, it accelerates and passes with ease. It's worth noting that the oil filter is located behind the front driver's tire, which can be a bit tricky to get to, but I received lifetime free oil changes when I bought the van.Changing the engine air filter and cabin air filter is easy and can save you a lot of money compared to having the dealership do it for you. I highly recommend the Quest to anyone considering a minivan.*****Update May 5 219*****Six years into ownership, I thought it would be a good time to do an update. The van has only required routine maintenance and still has that big sedan ride to it. However, last fall I was rear-ended and had to use a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan during the repairs. While the Grand Caravan had a few points in its favor, I still prefer the Quest. The Quest has great visibility with its big windows, except for one spot where the large metal supports come down from the roof to the body, creating a blind spot if you are looking right or left at a stop sign. The Grand Caravan didn't have these blind spots. The Grand Caravan's heater seemed to warm up quicker, but the Quest picks up speed quicker from a standing start, whether the Economode was on or off on the Caravan. The Quest is also a smoother ride with less road noise. The space between the two front seats is open in the Quest, allowing you to put larger items there. If it is smaller, you can secure it better in the Caravan. Now to the three items that matter most to me: 1. Sitting up high enough to see around yourself well - pretty even, maybe slight advantage to the Quest. 2. Shoulder area headroom - pretty even, but I'd give a small advantage to the Quest. 3. Carrying capacity.I completely understand your frustration with the cargo capacity of the Caravan, especially when it comes to fitting larger items like a Christmas tree. It sounds like the Quest was a much better fit for your needs in terms of cargo space. It's a shame that they stopped making the Quest, but it's great that you're happy with your current van. If you ever need to trade it in for a new minivan, the Toyota Sienna seems like a great option based on your extensive research and test drive. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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Isac Howe 2025-04-21
Vehicle year: 2004
I had a 100k warranty, but unfortunately my odometer went down at 85,000 miles and my seat heater stopped working. I was disappointed that Nissan did not stand behind their product. Even now, my seat heater and odometer still do not work. I have decided not to purchase any Nissan cars in the future. It seems that many other Nissan Quest owners are also experiencing issues with their odometers, so perhaps this should be recalled.
Elwin Hayes 2025-04-18
Vehicle year: 2007
Although we didn't experience any major issues, we did notice that the brakes wore out quickly. The shop informed us that there wasn't enough adjustment left in the rear tires and they could only get them close. Unfortunately, the backseat drink holders were ripped off from the seats several times by our kids due to poor design. Despite being under warranty, Nissan declined to cover the cost. As I debated holding on to this vehicle, I read a lot of horror stories and eventually decided to trade it in after experiencing a slight flutter in the idle. At 74,000 miles, we only needed to replace the tires and brakes, and there were no major repairs. However, the body was starting to rust, and I don't think I would buy another Nissan. I ended up trading it for a Honda CRV!
Lexus Klocko 2025-04-16
Vehicle year: 2004
I successfully solved the issue of rattling sliding doors in my car by inserting black tubing inside the door rubbers, which made them more stable and prevented metal-on-metal rattling. Despite having taken my car to the dealership four times for this issue, they were unable to fix it. Additionally, there were some minor squeaks inside the dash that they were unable to locate.
Wallace Breitenberg 2025-04-11
Vehicle year: 2005
This car has been a real disappointment. It has had several issues, such as leaks, squeaks, and rattles, that the dealership has been unable to fix. I have had to make countless trips back to the dealership for repairs, which has been frustrating. Even the radio had to be replaced due to a bad one. The windows and doors on the side rattle, and there are compression and exhaust leaks. When it rains, water comes in, and the source of the leak cannot be found. The windows on the driver's side do not go up, and the rotors and brakes are warped. Despite having only 10,000 miles on it, this car has been a real headache. Fortunately, Nissan has extended the warranty to 50,000 miles or 6 years. However, I am not sure if I will keep it that long. In hindsight, I should have gone for a Honda.
Bennett Grant 2025-04-09
Vehicle year: 1995
My '94 Quest has been a reliable workhorse for me. With 162,000 miles on it, I use it to commute 25 miles each way to work, as well as for grocery shopping and any light-hauling chores that come up. Even after 10 years, the body is still in great shape with no rust. I did have the common issue of the exhaust manifold bolts breaking, but I reached out to Nissan for help. Although the car already had 145K miles on it, they offered me money towards a new Nissan instead of covering the repair. I also had a transmission malfunction at 50K miles, but thankfully it was covered by the powertrain warranty.