2004 Nissan Quest Review
Price Estimate: $1,255 - $1,994

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Flat-folding rear seats, several trim levels to choose from, head airbag protection for all occupants, smooth 240-horse V6, comfortable ride.
Cons
- Third-row seat isn't split-folding, can't get a second-row bench seat, not as big as some of its competitors.
What’s new
The 2004 Quest is an all-new minivan from Nissan that features distinctive styling, innovative features and a powerful V6.
Edmunds says
With its non-traditional styling, innovative features and silky-smooth V6 engine, this all-new Quest provides a stylish alternative to the perennial class leader from Honda.
For sale near San Jose, CA
10 listings
- 96,407 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 2 Seats, 16 City / 23 Hwy MPG
- Welco Motors (86 mi away)
- Heated seats
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
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Located in Sacramento, CA
CALL OR TEXT US BY ON APPOINTMENT (9**) 2**-5*** This vehicle is qualified: CASH only! Trade Ins Welcome! We buy Cars. Warranties Included On All Vehi...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5N1BV28U94N343133
Stock: 343133
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-04-2025- 99,461 miles
- Salvage reported, 1 owner, personal use only
- 2 Seats, 17 City / 24 Hwy MPG
- Credit Mundo Auto Sales (281 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Power Liftgate/Trunk
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Winnetka, CA
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL Here s a great option for anyone needing a solid 7-passenger van without breaking the bank. This 2004 Nissan Quest SL comes w...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5N1BV28U34N357173
Stock: 357173
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-16-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in California
$285/mo for Quest 3.5 S
Quest 3.5 S
vs
$278/mo
Avg. Large Minivan
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Nissan Quest Owner Reviews
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great for us
4 out of 5 starsdbarbour, 02/23/2011
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
This van has been great.
Millage is good (21 city - 28 hwy), We now have 210,000 and have had very few repairs considering its age.
Mostly routine repairs.
I love driving this van, it is very comfortable, handles well and acceleration is great!
I live in a northern state and it handles winter driving well even with only FWD and all season tires.
However, I hate backing it up as … visiblity is lousy.
Wish I was a lucky one!!
2.88 out of 5 starsoneofeach4me, 11/20/2012
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
I bought this van used, in 08, with 34K miles on it, and 4K down with an extended warranty. I loved my Quest, it was perfect for us and fit my stylish personality. However, I started having issues with the van making noises. I kept taking it to the dealership but they couldn't figure it out. Well, 2 months after my warranty was up, with 90K miles on it, they tell me the van needs $4K … worth of work but Nissan wouldn't honor my warranty that never got used. Issues: 80K heat compressor failed, 98K alternator failed, interior lights falling out of ceiling, tailgate replaced twice 1st at 45K, 110K failed timing chain! Engine work at 100K miles on a Nissan?! Now making payments on undriveable van!
Don't waste your money like I did
1 out of 5 starsRachel, 05/21/2016
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
We purchased this used for $12 grand in 2012, it had 91k on it. More than we could afford, but we had hoped it would last and be worth it in the long haul. Here we are four years and 30,000 miles later selling it for $500 due to a transmission issues that comes and goes, and since the problem comes and goes our mechanic is unable to diagnose the problem.
In the past four years we … have had to repair or replace wheel bearings, the ABS sensor, front control arm, 3 ignition coils, spark plugs, and a brake caliper. Right now the car needs a catalytic converter and an engine mount, but since we are done throwing money at this lemon I am not having those repaired and will be very upfront about the cars issues to whomever takes it off our hands. The transmission has been acting up on and off for over two years, it is a very odd problem where it acts like it is slipping, and then a day or two later is 100% fine. Since it is so intermittent there is little the mechanic can do. Even he is frustrated with the car at this point, and he is making money off of it!
Annoying things that we didn't try to repair to not waste even more money include the automatic sliding door being glitchy, sometimes it almost closes and then reopens, lots of fun in the rain or freezing winter weather. However, if something is actually in the way of the sliding door (like me trying to put the baby in his seat) and it is closed by accident THEN it suddenly won't stop and does its best to squish you. The console cracked early on. The CD player doesn't work. The handle covers for the rear seats cracked. The vents fall out from the ceiling regularly. There is some odd leak in the trunk that we were never able to pinpoint, so at this point we just make sure to not put anything in the back so that the water can evaporate and not get moldy.
It kills me because we really wanted to like this car. It has plenty of room for us and our three kids and a haul from Costco. If the grandparents want to come with us and the kids we can all fit in one car. But after dumping thousands in frequent and expensive repairs I just can't recommend this car to anyone.
Love it!
4.88 out of 5 starsJennifer, 07/01/2010
2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
I have had my van for 6 years and have never had any major problems. There have been a few nuisance issues, but nothing serious. Since it was a new car, I knew before buying it that there would be a few bugs. Out of curiosity, I've been reading reviews of the 2004 Quest lately and, I have been shocked at all the reported problems people have been having. I have never had any major … issues with my van just the usual wear and tear. I have yet to see a minivan as stylish and at this point wouldn't dream of replacing it.
2004 Quest Highlights
3.5 S
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $24,340 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $285/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Quest include:
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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