Nissan
Quest
Nissan Quest: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeNissan
ClassMinivan
Model years (US)2000–2009, 2011–2017
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Nissan Quest – Fourth generation2010–2017
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | RE52 |
| Production | December 2010 – 2017 |
| Model years | 2011–2016 (2017 for the fleet market) |
| Body styles | 5-door minivan |
| Platform | Nissan D platform |
| Engines | 3.5 L VQ35DE V6 |
| Transmissions | CVT |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm |
| Length | 5,100 mm |
| Width | 1,971 mm |
| Height | 1,816 mm |
| Assembly | Japan: Kanda, Fukuoka (Nissan Shatai) |
Nissan Quest – Third generation2003–2009
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | V42 |
| Production | May 2003 – 2009 |
| Model years | 2004–2009 |
| Body styles | 5-door minivan |
| Platform | Nissan FF-L platform |
| Engines | 3.5 L VQ35DE V6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 3,150 mm |
| Length | 5,184 mm |
| Width | 1,971 mm |
| Height | 1,778 mm (2004-06) 1,826 mm (2007–2009) |
| Assembly | United States: Canton, Mississippi |
| Designer | Alfonso Albaisa (2000) |
Nissan Quest – Second generation1998–2002
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | V41 |
| Production | August 1998 – June 2002 |
| Model years | 1999–2002 |
| Body styles | 5-door minivan |
| Platform | Ford VX54 platform |
| Engines | 3.3 L VG33E V6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm |
| Length | 4,943 mm (2001-02) 4,948 mm (1999–2000) |
| Width | 1,902 mm |
| Height | 1,631 mm 1,709 mm |
| Assembly | United States: Avon Lake, Ohio (Ohio Assembly) |
| Designer | Shinken Tanaka (Exterior: 1995) Diane Allen (chief designer) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2017 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2007–2009 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2004–2006 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2004–2006 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2002 | 3.3 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2017 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 8.7–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2004–2009 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km |
| 2004–2006 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2000–2002 | 3.3 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Minivan |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2002, 2004–2009, 2011–2017 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.3–3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | CVT, Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 19 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2009, 2011–2017 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 220 | 2004, 2005, 2007 |
| Electrical system | 219 | 2000, 2004, 2007 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 218 | 2007, 2011, 2012 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 197 | 2004, 2007, 2012 |
| Body and structure | 149 | 2000, 2004, 2007 |
| Brakes | 116 | 2004, 2006, 2007 |
| Airbags | 95 | 2000, 2004, 2008 |
| Latches and locks | 75 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Speed control and cruise | 71 | 2000, 2004, 2007 |
| Tyres | 68 | 2000, 2004, 2007 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2002, 2004–2009, 2011–2017: 1329 complaints, 52 with a crash and 31 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.