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Nissan Quest

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  • 4dr Van Base
    Starts at
    $23,700
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    2
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Van S
    Starts at
    $24,900
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    2
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Van SL
    Starts at
    $26,600
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    2
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Van SE
    Starts at
    $32,600
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    2
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

240-hp, 3.5-liter V-6
Center-mounted instruments
Standard side-curtain airbags
Distinctive styling
Extra-long sliding doors

The good & the bad

The good

Tightly controlled ride
Stable, secure handling
Sporty steering feel
Energetic engine response
Fold-down second- and third-row seats

The bad

Hard-to-see gauges
Climate controls
Windshield reflections

Expert 2005 Nissan Quest review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Kristin Varela
Full article
our expert's take


My last experience driving the Nissan Quest yielded a mixed review. I drove a stripped-down base model in 2004. For 2005 Nissan is providing me with a loaded midline version for comparison. I can’t wait to discover if I can be “bought” with the extras. Surely I’ll see through the glitz and glamour of high-cost accessories and interpret the car for what it is. On second thought, I am a woman after all; a bit of bling will inevitably catch my eye.

The design of the Quest hasn’t changed since last year, and that’s a good thing. The new age concept for the center console has grown on me since the last time I drove it. It still looks pretty bizarre (and makes it difficult to find the CD slot without bending over to sneak a peak), but at least Nissan is stepping outside of the box. I drive car after car that all blend together from a lack of design innovation. Driving the Quest is like venturing out for Sunday brunch after eating corn flakes all week.

The driver’s seat adjusts automatically in the SL version (as opposed to manually in the S model) and features power adjustable foot pedals. Just watch your pressure on the gas pedal, so you don’t have to keep looking down and over to find the speedometer on the dash between the driver and the passenger.

One of the coolest features of the Quest I discover while I’m driving at night. When activating my turn signal, the “cornering light” illuminates the street and corner that I’m planning to turn onto allowing me to see where I’m about to go. This is great for me since my night vision has exponentially declined through two pregnancies (or maybe I’m just getting older. Naw, I think I’ll stick to the pregnancy excuse).

I’m thrilled to discover that my test vehicle has automatic doors and tailgate. Did I say doors? I meant door. For some strange reason, only the right door is automatic on the SL model. I’d have to upgrade to the SE version for two automatic doors.

Why is the right side more important than the left? My older daughter enters and exits on the right side in carpool lane, so the automatic door comes in handy there (as does the handle at just the right height to help her climb in and out on her own). But my 2-year-old, who stays with me all day, is loaded in on the left side. When I run my usual errands to the grocery store, the dry cleaners and the coffee shop I have to manually open the door each and every time to load, and subsequently unload, the baby. Big whoop, you say? Well, having the auto door on one side makes the manual door on the other seem much more arduous.

The Nissan Quest is loaded to the brim with storage compartments. The two mesh pockets and extra hooks behind the driver and passenger’s seats are perfect for storing activities or emergency diapers. The molded bottle holders in the sliding doors stash a roll of paper towel for messy clean-ups. Also, the “high-capacity” dry cleaning hooks keep hanging clothes out of the way of back seat passengers.

I’d like to see Nissan simplify the process for folding both the second and third row seats on the Quest. The steps are neither self explanatory nor adequately labeled on the seats themselves. This has me referring to the quick guide. I have enough on my plate as it is, so the last thing I want to do is dig out the manual for something as basic as seat folding.

The Nissan Quest has certainly grown on me since the first time I drove it nearly a year ago. Its space age design takes some getting used to, but proves to be comfortable and mostly functional for everyone in the car.

*For more information on the Nissan Quest and its safety features visit Cars.com.

Senior Editor
Kristin Varela

Former Senior Family Editor Kristin Varela blends work and family life by driving her three tween-teen girls every which way in test cars.

2005 Nissan Quest review: Our expert's take
By Kristin Varela


My last experience driving the Nissan Quest yielded a mixed review. I drove a stripped-down base model in 2004. For 2005 Nissan is providing me with a loaded midline version for comparison. I can’t wait to discover if I can be “bought” with the extras. Surely I’ll see through the glitz and glamour of high-cost accessories and interpret the car for what it is. On second thought, I am a woman after all; a bit of bling will inevitably catch my eye.

The design of the Quest hasn’t changed since last year, and that’s a good thing. The new age concept for the center console has grown on me since the last time I drove it. It still looks pretty bizarre (and makes it difficult to find the CD slot without bending over to sneak a peak), but at least Nissan is stepping outside of the box. I drive car after car that all blend together from a lack of design innovation. Driving the Quest is like venturing out for Sunday brunch after eating corn flakes all week.

The driver’s seat adjusts automatically in the SL version (as opposed to manually in the S model) and features power adjustable foot pedals. Just watch your pressure on the gas pedal, so you don’t have to keep looking down and over to find the speedometer on the dash between the driver and the passenger.

One of the coolest features of the Quest I discover while I’m driving at night. When activating my turn signal, the “cornering light” illuminates the street and corner that I’m planning to turn onto allowing me to see where I’m about to go. This is great for me since my night vision has exponentially declined through two pregnancies (or maybe I’m just getting older. Naw, I think I’ll stick to the pregnancy excuse).

I’m thrilled to discover that my test vehicle has automatic doors and tailgate. Did I say doors? I meant door. For some strange reason, only the right door is automatic on the SL model. I’d have to upgrade to the SE version for two automatic doors.

Why is the right side more important than the left? My older daughter enters and exits on the right side in carpool lane, so the automatic door comes in handy there (as does the handle at just the right height to help her climb in and out on her own). But my 2-year-old, who stays with me all day, is loaded in on the left side. When I run my usual errands to the grocery store, the dry cleaners and the coffee shop I have to manually open the door each and every time to load, and subsequently unload, the baby. Big whoop, you say? Well, having the auto door on one side makes the manual door on the other seem much more arduous.

The Nissan Quest is loaded to the brim with storage compartments. The two mesh pockets and extra hooks behind the driver and passenger’s seats are perfect for storing activities or emergency diapers. The molded bottle holders in the sliding doors stash a roll of paper towel for messy clean-ups. Also, the “high-capacity” dry cleaning hooks keep hanging clothes out of the way of back seat passengers.

I’d like to see Nissan simplify the process for folding both the second and third row seats on the Quest. The steps are neither self explanatory nor adequately labeled on the seats themselves. This has me referring to the quick guide. I have enough on my plate as it is, so the last thing I want to do is dig out the manual for something as basic as seat folding.

The Nissan Quest has certainly grown on me since the first time I drove it nearly a year ago. Its space age design takes some getting used to, but proves to be comfortable and mostly functional for everyone in the car.

*For more information on the Nissan Quest and its safety features visit Cars.com.

Safety review

Based on the 2005 Nissan Quest base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6 years / less than 80,000 miles
Basic
N / A
Dealer certification
167-point inspection

Consumer reviews

4.1 / 5
Based on 19 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.2
Performance 4.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.3
Reliability 3.7

Most recent

  • I can't break it

    I am a college student, and this was my parent's vehicle. They gave it to me, where I drive it in colorado. It is unbeatable. I accelerate fast, drive 60 mph with chains, slide into snow banks, blast speakers, cram 20 people into it, drive it for 3k miles without a break. It's gone over 130 mph on route 50, and it's idled for two days straight. It's gotten me to the mountains and back over a hundred times, and I can't drive in the snow. The best part is that it shares many parts with other nissans of the era, so you can ALWAYS find parts in the scrapyard.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
    9 people out of 11 found this review helpful. Did you?
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  • We've had nothing but mechanical issues

    We bought the car in April. The same day it broke down. They picked it up said they replaced the starter,thermostat & coolant hoses. About a week later the break line was dragging underneath. Then we has issues with the battery cables. Now the alternator just went and the timing chain needs to be replaced.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Is good very good

    Nissan Quest es una minivan muy grande para viajar muy económica de gas corre bien tantas nuevas limpia adentro y por fuera es un beiculo muy cómodo
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Very satisfied love the colors more visually

    This car runs great has a good color combination and plenty of room love all the amenities it has.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • I LOVE IT!!!

    My family and I love this van. It has great style amazing features and unbelievable comfort. The size of the interior will blow you away! Leather, two screens, Bose sound system, rear sonar, excellent gas mileage, automatic doors and lift gate, stow away third row and fold down second row captains chairs! This holds six above average sized adults with ease and seven passengers average to smaller size. That being said, my wife and I can transport our four children and still have room for any sized extra passenger. One of our favorite features is the individual moon roofs for every rear passenger, with the included front moon roof, it makes just sitting in the car on a starry night an activity for the whole family. I considered lots of several minivans and suv?s before making this my final purchase. However, I knew this was the one the moment I opened the door and looked inside! The most bang for your buck easily! #Noregrets #100%Satisfied
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Nissan maxima

    This was reliable, and has space for a small family like mines. No complaints, if I have a choose for another option it will by this Nissan Quest .
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • 2005 Nissan Quest Good value

    We bought our used Nissan Quest mini van with 126k on it. We had driven other minivans with 2.5L, 3.8L, and 3.5L engines all with 4spd auto trannys. This van beat them all for handling, comfort and overall performance. It gets as good as the other best mpg mini van we had before plus it has real power from it's 3.5L v6 engine. Even my minivan that had the 3.8L didn't touch this one for smooth reliable acceleration. It feels very stable and not a typical wobbly mini van ride. The only drawback is that the instrument cluster is located dead center in the dashboard and that the controls for many functions are clustered together in such a way that they are difficult to find even after a couple of months of driving. Still,it is the best I say the best minivan we have owned or driven. And it is huge inside with awsomely comfortable seats. Great climate control and interior quality. Hwy at 70mph we get 22mpg and at 75 about 21mpg. In town driving yields between 15 & 16mpg.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Never buy another

    Reading reveiws ,wonder if I've got a lemon. Bought this van new and pleased with the look and comfort. Constant rattle noise coming from side door. Driver power window went out but covered with warranty.The big problem is the brake system in these vehicles. Had brakes and rotors turned around 15,000. I have 50,000 on this and doing these rotors again for the 4 th. time The 3 rd. was just 3,000 ago.No satisfaction from dealer and less from Nissan Corp.if ever a recall.Corp agent had an additude also.I'll pay more for the Honda next.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • Disappointed with Nissan

    We have had this car for 5 years this September of 2010. We bought it brand new. I love the features it has. We have the top of the line model of the SE with Skyview and Dual DVD player screens. The luxury of the van is wonderful. My only complaint is the mechanical features of this van. Nissan has a cheaply made plastic protection under the front part of the car that has come apart twice. It's put back together with plastic tabs. The transmission also started slipping at 40,000 and we were able to get that covered. Now the engine has a faint knocking sound and when we took it to the dealer at least twice about it, they couldn't hear the knocking. We have taken it back for the 3rd time in the last 8 months and have found out that the teeth that hold the chain to turn the engine is failing and was quoted $2100 to repair since they have to pull the engine out to fix this. We started to hear the noise at 63,000 miles and the warranty ended at 60,000. Not sure if I want to own another Nissan again. Will probably stick with Hondas.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • Excellent value and reliability

    Bought a 2005 Quest new and now have 4 kids and 90,000 miles on it...so I feel very qualified to review. This car was an excellent value and has been extremely reliable. I love the trendy styling, the seat comfort, and the ample storage behind the 3rd row. My biggest disappointment is road noise, but you probably need to buy a more luxurious model for that.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • mucho bueno minivan

    my wife and Iexpend a lot of hours searching for a minivan, and finally we come across the nissan quest wich happens to meet all our requirements, we have owned for 3 months so far so good
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • If you've gotta get a minivan...

    After a lifetime of sports cars and smaller SUVs, my wife and I had baby number three. If you're looking at minivan reviews, chances are you're facing the same situation- Fight the obvious and get a crossover, or go soccer mom and get a minivan. Neither of us really desired the van, but we knew it was the right vehicle at this point in our lives. We test drove many competing vehicles, and while every one of them was missing some key thing we wish we had, the Nissan Quest ultimately won based on style, handling, and that bulletproof Nissan VQ V-6 engine. After a few months of ownership, here's what we've seen: Pros: Looks different than all the other vans in the parking lot. No seats to take out- all of the rear seats fold flat, allowing the vehicle to swallow sofas, toddler beds, and plywood with ease. Great Bose stereo. Great low-end torque. Panoramic sunroof is novel and the kids love it. Cons: Like most heavy vehicles, it's a bit on the thirsty side. We see 17 mpg city, 25 hwy. The backup sensor failed on us, and according to the web forums, this is a very common failure. Some people complain about there being no split in the rear seat, but this doesn't have any impact on us. If you end up in a position where a minivan makes sense in your life, but you want something with a little character, I'd definitely recommend taking a look at the Nissan Quest.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
    1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2005 Nissan Quest?

The 2005 Nissan Quest is available in 4 trim levels:

  • Base (1 style)
  • S (1 style)
  • SE (1 style)
  • SL (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2005 Nissan Quest?

The 2005 Nissan Quest offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2005 Nissan Quest reliable?

The 2005 Nissan Quest has an average reliability rating of 3.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2005 Nissan Quest owners.

Is the 2005 Nissan Quest a good Minivan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2005 Nissan Quest. 73.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.1 / 5
Based on 19 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.2
  • Performance: 4.0
  • Value: 4.0
  • Exterior: 4.3
  • Reliability: 3.7

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