2004-09 Nissan Quest | Consumer Guide Auto

Midsize SUV; Built in USA

4-door van

transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive

Good condition price range: $5,500 – $21,000*

2004 Nissan Quest

Pros:	Passenger room
Cons:	Control layout

Quest gives up a little too much function in its quest to be stylish. It also lags the top-rated minivans for refinement and workmanship, and gets quite pricey with options. But it does carry seven in reasonable comfort, and delivers the expected safety and convenience features.

Overview

Redesigned for 2004, Quest had the longest wheelbase and overall length of any minivan. The original Quest, offered from 1993-2001, was a clone of the Mercury Villager and among the smallest minivans. The new Quest was sold only as a Nissan and came in S, SL, and SE models. All used a 240-hp V6 and automatic transmission. S and SL had a 4-speed automatic and 16-inch wheels, the SE a 5 speed and 17s. All seated seven with the available Seat Package, and had dual sliding side doors. Standard were ABS, traction control, tire-pressure monitor, and curtain side airbags for all three seating rows. Front side airbags and an antiskid system were available. A seven-passenger seating package included 2nd-row bucket seats that folded toward the floor and a 3rd-row bench that folded into the floor. With those seats folded, Nissan claimed a 4×8 sheet of plywood would lie flat on the floor. Available features included a full-length overhead console with air vents and reading lights, Nissan’s Skyview roof (four overhead glass roof panels), rear-obstacle detection, and DVD entertainment with one or two screens. Also offered were power-adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, power seat/pedal/mirror memory, heated front seats, leather upholstery, and a navigation system.

Yearly Updates

2005 Quest
A new base model is added to the lineup. All model names now included 3.5 in their names. The new 3.5 joined the 3.5S, 3.5SL, and S.5SE.

2006 Quest
A rearview camera and run-flat tires are newly available.

2007 Quest
A revamped interior and freshened front and rear styling highlighted 2007 for Nissan’s minivan. For ’07, the speedometer and tachometer were relocated from the middle of the dashboard to in front of the driver. The 3rd-row bench seat has been redesigned, and additional sound insulation installed.

2008 Quest
The 2008 Nissan Quest was largely unchanged.

2009 Quest
Run-flat tires were no longer offered, but otherwise, the 2009 Nissan Quest was largely unchanged.

dohc V6
Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)	3.5/214
Engine HP	240
Engine Torque (lb-ft)	242

Avail. Trans.	EPA MPG (city/hwy)	MPG avg. as tested
4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic	19/26 18/25	17.9

dohc V6

Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)

3.5/214

Engine HP

240

Engine Torque (lb-ft)

242

Avail. Trans.

EPA MPG (city/hwy)

MPG avg. as tested

4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic

19/26
18/25

17.9

Ratings

Model Tested: 2005 Nissan Quest 3.5SL

Ratings values are on a 1-10 scale, with 10 being the best. With the exception of Value, these numbers reflect how the vehicle compares against the universe of vehicles, not just against rivals in its class.

Performance

Acceleration - 6

60%

Fuel Economy - 4

40%

Ride Quality - 6

60%

Steering/Handling - 5

50%

Quietness - 4

40%

Accommodations

Controls/Materials - 4

40%

Room/Comfort Front - 6

60%

Room/Comfort Rear - 8

80%

Cargo Room - 10

100%

Other

Value - 5

50%

Total: 58

Safety Ratings

Model Tested: 2006 Quest 4-door van

NHTSA

(5 is the highest rating)

Front Impact Test

Driver Injury - 5

100%

Front Passenger Injury - 5

100%

Side Impact Test

Driver Injury - 5

100%

Rear Passenger Injury - 5

100%

HLDI

(A score of 100 is average. Lower is better)

Collision	N/A
Injury	N/A
Theft	N/A

2004 Nissan Quest	Pricing Effective: 02/16/2004
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
S 4-door van	$ 24,240	$ 22,418	$ 560
SL 4-door van	26,740	24,451	560
SE 4-door van	32,240	29,479	560
Price Note:

Standard Equipment
S : 3.5-liter V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, traction control, dual front airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, tire-pressure monitor, front and rear air conditioning w/rear controls, power steering, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, driver-seat height and lumbar adjustment, cupholders, power mirrors, power front windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, trip computer, illuminated visor mirrors, overhead console, variable-intermittent wipers, map lights, rear defogger, intermittent rear wiper/washer, automatic headlights, theft-deterrent system, rear privacy glass, cornering lights, 225/65HR16 tires, wheel covers
SL adds: leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, 8-way power driver seat, power-adjustable pedals, passenger-side power door, power liftgate, heated power mirrors, power rear quarter windows, rear radio controls, automatic day/night rearview mirror, universal garage-door opener, roof rails, alloy wheels
SE adds: 5-speed automatic transmission, front side airbags, antiskid system, rear-obstacle-detection system, dual-zone automatic climate controls, leather upholstery, heated front seats, 4-way power passenger seat, memory system (driver seat, mirrors, pedals), driver-side power door, Bose AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, power sunroof, glass roof panels, full-length overhead console , fog lights, roof rack, 225/60HR17 tires

Optional Equipment
Option Note:
Major Packages
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
S Upgrade Pkg.	S	$700	$607
Rear-obstacle-detection system, alloy wheels. Requires Seat Pkg.
SL Upgrade Pkg.	SL	750	651
Front side airbags, rear-obstacle-detection system, heated front seats. Requires Seat Pkg.
Leather Pkg.	SL	1500	1364
Leather upholstery, 4-way power passenger seat. Requires Seat Pkg., SL Upgrade Pkg.
Seat Pkg.	S, SL	350	322
Seat Pkg.	SE	750	690
2nd-row fold-flat captain chairs, 3rd-row stowable bench seat.
Towing Pkg.		540	459
Comfort & Convenience Features
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Navigation system	SE	2000	1735
Requires Seat Pkg., DVD Entertainment Pkg.
Navigation system w/6-disc CD changer	SL	2300	1995
Requires Seat Pkg., DVD Entertainment Pkg.
Single Screen DVD Entertainment Pkg.		1500	1301
Requires Seat Pkg.
Dual Screen DVD Entertainment Pkg.	SE	1900	1648
Requires Seat Pkg.
Glass roof panels	SL	1500	1301
Requires SL Upgrade Pkg., Seat Pkg.
Cargo cover		50	40
Floormats		150	112
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Running boards		550	444
Splash guards		140	109

2005 Nissan Quest	Pricing Effective: 05/16/2005
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
3.5 4-door van	$ 23,700	$ 21,919	$ 580
3.5S 4-door van	24,900	23,029	580
3.5SL 4-door van	26,600	24,322	580
3.5SE 4-door van	32,600	29,809	580
Price Note: All models require Seat Pkg.

Standard Equipment
3.5 : 3.5-liter V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, traction control, dual front airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, tire-pressure monitor, front-seat active head restraints, front and rear air conditioning w/rear controls, power steering, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, driver-seat height and lumbar adjustment, cupholders, power mirrors, power front windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, trip computer, illuminated visor mirrors, overhead console, variable-intermittent wipers, map lights, rear defogger, intermittent rear wiper/washer, automatic headlights, theft-deterrent system, rear privacy glass, roof rails, cornering lights, 225/65HR16 tires, wheel covers
3.5S adds: rear-obstacle-detection system, passenger-side power door, power rear quarter windows, power liftgate
3.5SL adds: 5-speed automatic transmission, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, 8-way power driver seat, power-adjustable pedals, heated power mirrors, rear radio controls, automatic day/night rearview mirror, universal garage-door opener, alloy wheels
3.5SE adds: front side airbags, antiskid system, dual-zone automatic climate controls, interior air filter, leather upholstery, heated front seats, 4-way power passenger seat, memory system (driver seat, mirrors, pedals), driver-side power door, Bose AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, power sunroof, glass roof panels, full-length overhead console, fog lights, roof rack, 225/60HR17 tires

Overview

Yearly Updates

Engines

Road Test

Performance

Accommodations

Other

Total: 58

Specifications

NHTSA

HLDI

Trouble Spots

Recall History

Equipment Lists

Pricing

2006 Nissan Quest	Pricing Effective: 03/23/2006
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
3.5 4-door van	$ 24,150	$ 22,335	$ 605
3.5 S Special Edition 4-door van	25,450	23,537	605
3.5 SL 4-door van	27,050	24,734	605
3.5 SE 4-door van	33,650	30,769	605
Price Note: All models require Seat Pkg.

Standard Equipment
3.5 : 3.5-liter V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, traction control, dual front airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, tire-pressure monitor, front-seat active head restraints, front and rear air conditioning w/rear controls, power steering, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, driver-seat height and lumbar adjustment, cupholders, power mirrors, power front windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, trip computer, illuminated visor mirrors, overhead console, variable-intermittent wipers, map lights, rear defogger, intermittent rear wiper/washer, theft-deterrent system, rear privacy glass, roof rails, cornering lights, 225/65HR16 tires, wheel covers
3.5 S Special Edition adds: rear-obstacle-detection system, passenger-side power sliding door, power rear-quarter windows, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, steering-wheel radio controls, power liftgate
3.5 SL adds: 5-speed automatic transmission, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 8-way power driver seat, power-adjustable pedals, heated power mirrors, AM/FM/CD player, rear radio controls, automatic day/night rearview mirror, universal garage-door opener, alloy wheels, (Deletes in-dash 6-disc CD changer)
3.5 SE adds: front side airbags, antiskid system, dual-zone automatic climate controls, interior air filter, leather upholstery, heated front seats, 4-way power passenger seat, memory system (driver seat, mirrors, pedals), driver-side power sliding door, tilt-down back-up aid mirrors, rearview camera, Bose AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, power sunroof, glass roof panels, full-length overhead console, automatic headlights, fog lights, 225/60HR17 tires

2007 Nissan Quest	Pricing Effective: 12/08/2006
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
3.5 4-door van	$ 24,350	$ 22,520	$ 650
3.5 S 4-door van	25,650	23,722	650
3.5 SL 4-door van	27,500	25,146	650
3.5 SE 4-door van	33,900	30,998	650
Price Note: All models require Seat Pkg.

Standard Equipment
3.5 : 3.5-liter V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, traction control, dual front airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, tire-pressure monitor, front-seat active head restraints, front and rear air conditioning w/rear controls, power steering, tilt steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, driver-seat height and lumbar adjustment, cupholders, power mirrors, power front windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, trip computer, illuminated visor mirrors, overhead console, variable-intermittent wipers, map lights, rear defogger, intermittent rear wiper/washer, theft-deterrent system, rear privacy glass, roof rails, cornering lights, 225/65HR16 tires, wheel covers
3.5 S adds: rear-obstacle-detection system, passenger-side power sliding door, power rear-quarter windows, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, power liftgate
3.5 SL adds: leather-wrapped steering wheel, 8-way power driver seat, power-adjustable pedals, heated power mirrors, rear radio controls, automatic day/night rearview mirror, universal garage door opener, alloy wheels
3.5 SE adds: front side airbags, antiskid system, dual-zone automatic climate controls, interior air filter, leather upholstery, heated front seats, 4-way power passenger seat, memory system (driver seat, mirrors, pedals), driver-side power sliding door, tilt-down back-up aid mirrors, rearview camera, Bose sound system, power sunroof, glass roof panels, full-length overhead console, automatic headlights, fog lights, 225/60HR17 tires

2008 Nissan Quest	Pricing Effective: 04/28/2008
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
3.5 4-door van	$ 25,080	$ 23,245	$ 745
3.5 S 4-door van	25,780	23,891	745
3.5 SL 4-door van	29,680	27,189	745
3.5 SE 4-door van	34,780	31,852	745
Price Note: All models require Seat Pkg.

Standard Equipment
3.5 : 3.5-liter V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, traction control, dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, tire-pressure monitor, front-seat active head restraints, front and rear air conditioning w/rear controls, interior air filter, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, driver-seat height and lumbar adjustment, power mirrors, power front windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player, digital-media player connection, tachometer, trip computer, variable-intermittent wipers, rear defogger, intermittent rear wiper/washer, theft-deterrent system, rear privacy glass, cornering lights, 225/65HR16 tires, wheel covers
3.5 S adds: passenger-side power sliding rear door, steering wheel radio controls, power rear-quarter windows, illuminated visor mirrors, power liftgate, roof rails
3.5 SL adds: rear-obstacle-detection system, dual-zone automatic climate controls, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 8-way power driver seat, power-adjustable pedals, heated power mirrors, driver-side power sliding door, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, rear radio controls, rearview camera, automatic day/night rearview mirror, universal garage door opener, automatic headlights, alloy wheels
3.5 SE adds: antiskid system, leather upholstery, heated front seats, 4-way power passenger seat, memory system (driver seat, mirrors, pedals), tilt-down back-up aid mirrors, Bose sound system, satellite radio, wireless cell phone link, power sunroof, glass roof panels, fog lights, 225/60HR17 tires

2009 Nissan Quest	Pricing Effective: 03/23/2009
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
3.5 4-door van	$ 25,950	$ 24,049	$ 780
3.5 S 4-door van	26,650	24,697	780
3.5 SL 4-door van	30,550	27,984	780
3.5 SE 4-door van	35,650	32,684	780
Price Note: All models require Seat Pkg.

Standard Equipment
3.5 : 3.5-liter V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, traction control, dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, tire-pressure monitor, front-seat active head restraints, front and rear air conditioning w/rear controls, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, driver-seat height and lumbar adjustment, power mirrors, power front windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player, tachometer, trip computer, overhead console, variable-intermittent wipers, rear defogger, intermittent rear wiper/washer, theft-deterrent system, rear privacy glass, cornering lights, 225/65HR16 tires, wheel covers
3.5 S adds: steering wheel radio controls, illuminated visor mirrors, passenger-side power sliding door, power rear-quarter windows, power liftgate, roof rails
3.5 SL adds: rear-obstacle-detection system, dual-zone automatic climate controls, interior air filter, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 8-way power driver seat, power-adjustable pedals, heated power mirrors, driver-side power sliding door, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, rear radio controls, rearview camera, automatic day/night rearview mirror, universal garage door opener, automatic headlights, alloy wheels
3.5 SE adds: antiskid system, leather upholstery, heated front seats, 4-way power passenger seat, memory system (driver seat, mirrors, pedals), rearview camera, Bose sound system, wireless cell phone link, satellite radio, power sunroof, glass roof panels, full-length overhead console, fog lights, 225/60HR17 tires