2001 Nissan Quest Review and Specs

Summary

What Edmunds.com says

A minivan on critical life support. Buyers should look elsewhere.

Pros

Tidy exterior size, lots of bang for the buck, interior flexibility.

Cons

Insufficient passing power, ungenerous interior space.

What's New for 2001

Despite the company's decision to kill the Quest after a short 2002 model run, Nissan imbues the 2001 Quest minivan with a raft of minor improvements. Styling front and rear is freshened, and redesigned alloy wheels debut on all models. Entry-level GXE gains a rear stabilizer bar, while sporty SE receives acceleration-sensitive strut valving and a strut tower brace. New interior gauges and fabrics spice things up, and a 130-watt Super Sound system is standard on SE and GLE. Luxury GLE models also get an in-dash six-CD changer and a wood-n'-leather steering wheel. An optional overhead family entertainment system replaces the former floor-mounted model, though that rather archaic unit can still be specified for SE and GLE Quests equipped with a sunroof. Front seatbelts now have pre-tensioners for improved occupant protection, and crash test scores are up this year, as well.

Consumer Ratings & Reviews

Dependable and easy to drive Mini-Van

Written by: ulvy on 06/09/2009

Detailed Ratings

Overall Rating


Performance:	9	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	10
Comfort:	9	Interior Design:	9	Reliability:	10
Fuel Economy:	8	Exterior Design:	10

Vehicle

2001 Nissan Quest GXE 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

We bought this mini-van brand new. Normal maintenance is all we really performed on this vehicle. The rear cooling feature is a must as it cools the people in the back seat quickly. I am very happy with this purchase. The engine runs smoothly and quietly even though it has over 100k miles.

Favorite Features

Rear cooling feature and the entertainment system.

Suggested Improvements

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A Decent Van Built By Ford

Written by: 2Nissans on 05/31/2009


Performance:	7	Fun-to-Drive:	5	Build Quality:	3
Comfort:	7	Interior Design:	6	Reliability:	8
Fuel Economy:	5	Exterior Design:	8

2001 Nissan Quest SE 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)

This is a decent vehicle with so-so amenities, but has a reliable engine. If you can find one with low mileage with a low price, here are a few things to look for that I have found at over 200,000 to date: have windows up and listen for engine when at idle and then at driving. Engine mounts tend to break easily. Check transmission oil pan for leaks. Check CV boots for tears, and listen for any clicking noises when you turn wheels while driving at parking lot speeds. Make sure A/C and fan(s) blow properly with no strange noises.

Used to be the VCR when few other makes had anything, but DVD players are the hip thing now.

Nissan has addressed all the problems by finally canceling the contract with Ford and building the Quest itself.

Very Dependable and safe car

Written by: Nissan Qwest Owner on 05/26/2009


Performance:	9	Fun-to-Drive:	9	Build Quality:	10
Comfort:	9	Interior Design:	9	Reliability:	10
Fuel Economy:	9	Exterior Design:	10

Bought the 2001 Qwest brand new on 1/1/2002. We have owned it for 7 1/2 years and it has been very dependable. All we ever had to do is the routine maintenance and oil changes. In all that time we just had one window latch break on the van. It has been through a stress test of three children.

The entertainment system with the audio controls on the steering wheel. The running boards really gives the VAN a sporty look.

Excellent Car

Written by: ghazal on 10/21/2008


Performance:	10	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	10
Comfort:	10	Interior Design:	9	Reliability:	10
Fuel Economy:	9	Exterior Design:	10

I had this car for 8 years and very happy with it.

Smooth driving and the interior is comfortable for all

Should have all A/C settings with the choice of vent or internal circulation.

Ya Really Have to Wonder About Nissan

Written by: DoubleNissan on 09/22/2008


Performance:	7	Fun-to-Drive:	5	Build Quality:	3
Comfort:	7	Interior Design:	4	Reliability:	4
Fuel Economy:	5	Exterior Design:	4

The van is actually built by Ford, and although I have never associated true quality to Nissan, the product is more of a black eye to them, which probably explains their choice to cancel the joint project (Mercury Villager/Nissan Quest) with Ford Motor Co. The Quest was a great product in its first incarnation, but the second generation (this model) that started in '99 was ill prepared and obviously not given much attention, especially in the engine and transmission department. It has decent power, fairly good handling (at least the SE does), and offers decent room. The engine has held up quite well with nearly 190,000 miles on it, and the only major problem was a broken tranny oil pan.

One of the first vehicles with entertainment system, although it came with VCR, but it was back in '01. Has good handling for a minivan (the SE does), and it's shorter, narrower and lighter than the Odyssey, Sienna and others.

Nissan kinda knew this thing wasn't working, which is why they stopped allowing Ford to build it and finally put in all the stuff that the other had, including more power, torque, room, styling and features.

2001 Nissan Quest Consumer Ratings & Reviews