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2012 Nissan Quest consumer reviews

$25,990 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Quest Nissan
(36 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.5
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SO far so good

Just purchased a used Nissan Quest. So far, it rides smooth and my kids love the automatic doors. Hoping this van lasts!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Excelente purchase thanks

Very good for all of the family The space is perfect the gas?s is perfect two I like it I have a command for everybody

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Smoothest Drive I've ever owned!

I love the backup camera. I love how easy it is to turn, even u-turns. It is huge but drives like my small car. It gets good gas mileage for a minivan or many cars (I used to own a Prius so I am spoiled) I love how much stuff OR stuff and people OR people I can haul!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Wifes LOVES it and I really like it.

While the titles says it all, my wife LOVES her Quest and I really like it. We have a SL that we leased then decided to buy because she loved it so much. It is her primary vehicle and mine to haul the family around to sporting events on the weekends. It is very roomy and VERY comfortable. There is a TON of interior room and the way the seats fold down (especially 3rd row) is top notch and the competitors fall short, very short. In the back, one can haul a TON of stuff because the HUGE well in the back remains even when you need to fold the 3rd row flat (folds forward and flat to floor). The V6 with CVT is responsive and easy to drive and we have had zero problems to-date (74,000 miles) with the engine. My list of complaints is short, but includes: the original tires were junk (louder and had to be replaced at 20K!!!); the trim on the bottom of the backsides of the driver and front passenger seat come off easily as the kids bump/kick them; and fuel economy is always 19 to 20 mpg average. Overall, these negatives do not outweigh all the positives this van offers. My wife will only buy Nissan minivans (second Quest- first one was 2004 that she drove until 2011) and I can't really argue with her.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice ride

Its a car you can take the whole family and neighbor's out in..it has a mammoth comfortable ride and an awesome air conditioner

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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A mom's dream

I love everything about my Nissan Quest! It has everything a mom could want! I love the look of the vehicle inside and out! I switched from a Chrysler and the drive is so much smoother and quieter. I love all of the safety and entertainment features!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Transmission issues

Bought ours off lease. Transmission went in 2 months. Replaced it and even the Aamco guy says expect to put another one in every 3-4 years. Had it over 1 year and now transmission or engine issues.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Second Quest, even better than the first

We owned a 94 Quest that we eventually gave to a carless family after driving it for 457,000 trouble-free miles and they drove it for another year or so. We loved it so much that we bought a 2012 SV and it is even better than the 94. Everything the other reviewers say about it is true. It's so comfortable to drive and ride in and it has the shortest turning radius of any vehicle I've ever owned. We have 115,000 on it so far with no issues whatsoever. We also like the way the seats fold and the cavernous "hole" behind the rear seats that lets us store lots of gear out of sight.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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best minivan

I had toyota sienna then honda odyssey and now nissan quest, they all are good but the quest is best, owned for 3 years not even once took it to dealer for any issue other the oil change service, just recently changed the tires the original bridge stone tires sucked were gone in 27k miles so replaced with michelin. Hope it helps.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Dont know what Ive done without it

As a mom of two kids, I was ready to enter the "mini van" stage of my life. I did months of research and test drives before I settled on this vehicle. Im very happy with my choice. It is roomy, comfortable, drives very well and has many convenient features. As a mom that has driven Honda Accords for years, Im very please with my Nissan Quest SV. The rear backup camera has saved me lots of stress of backing up in tight places, the automatic doors have saved me in moments of having my hands full and loading kids in the rain. We can load the whole family for a 7 hour drive to the beach -or 10 hours to Disney and still not feel cramped. Tons of storage room. Havent even had to use roof rack (although it is a feature that I chose).

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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