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CJ, 09/25/2016
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
26 of 26 people found this review helpful
I traded my '01 Volvo V70 T5 wagon in for the Quest due to the Volvo's cramped rear seats and proclivity for eating ignition coils. I wanted a minivan for the comfort and convenience with two small children and did a lot of research on used vans before deciding on the Quest. What drew me to it was the supposed durability of the engine/transmission compared to any other minivan with the exception of the Toyota Sienna--which cost more. We've now had the Quest for about 4 years, and aside from the admittedly cheap materials used in the interior, it's been a good van. The engine and trans have been bulletproof and the body has held together okay. We've replaced an engine mount, front struts, and brake pads so far. It has recently developed a small leak from the rear valve cover gasket and the pixels on the odometer readout are starting to fade. I've decided that fixing the valve cover gasket would be a PITA, so I've decided not to bother since it's not too bad. The odometer can be fixed for about $12 and there is a how-to video on Youtube. It still drives nice, the AC is ice cold, and everything works. All in all, it's holding up well considering it's now almost 12 years old and has over 160k miles on it. I'm going to drive it until it reaches 200k or blows up, whichever comes first. I think it'll make it. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a cheap, reliable family car or work vehicle.
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Great Family MiniVan!
ilikenissan, 10/22/2013
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
We have had our 2005 Quest SL for 8 years now, bought new. It has been the perfect van for us. Spacious, strong engine, drives great (for a van), and gets decent highway mileage (we average 24 on trips). Electronically adjustable driver's seat. It was worth buying the extended warranties, as minivans (weight and usage) put a lot of stress on transmissions and suspensions. We used the warranty and saved a lot on major repairs common to the entire minivan category.
A very good mini-van.
arcticslalom, 03/04/2013
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
We've owned the car since fall of '07 and it's been a really beauty. I had to put a front wheel bearing in each side, but the van is now at 170,000 miles and still going very strong. Interior fit and finish isn't the best, but overall Nissan makes a very good engine and transmission. I can't complain. I would recommend a used Nissan Quest to anyone with kids or bulky stuff to haul. So MUCH more room than other SUV's out there. Don't buy an SUV to be in the in crowd. Accept the fact you have kids and get a van, save gas and haul all your stuff in comfort.
Piece of junk!
dissapointed05, 09/25/2011
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
31 of 33 people found this review helpful
Well from reading many of the reviews it seems apparent that they are common.Our Car has had constant Brake problem from the time we bought it new..We now have 85000K and have the following list of repairs that need to be done from Nissan and 2 other Mechanics,3 Motor mounts,upper control arms,shocks and struts, Catalytic converter, selonoid, TRANSMISSION, ENGINE about to go, Bad piston noise, Brakes are almost gone again/rotors. NICE LIST, Total estimate from Nissan was $10,190.00 I would never buy Nissan again,when they checked the car they said to sell it/Trade it in.I will be doing exactly that but will get anything but Nissan.There is no way a car with 85000k should be this bad.
What a disappointment
sstlaurent, 10/10/2013
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
30 of 32 people found this review helpful
We bought this van new, and over the last three years, we've put more around $5000 into. The digital dashboard display hasn't been clear for years. The heater in the back of the van doesn't blow. Now the transmission is failing, and we're looking for another car. We've had it serviced regularly and taken care of it, so I don't know what the problem is. If I want to take it to the dealership, they charge $98 just to diagnose it. The transmission guy told me that lots of people have had the same problem, and attorneys are preparing to file a class action suit.
OHMomof5
jod5, 06/16/2013
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I purchased the 2005 Quest SE fully loaded 10/05/04 having traded my 2001 BMW 325i. Almost nine years later, the van has safely taken my family 101,100 miles and counting. I have travelled across the USA and Canada, typically alone with four of my daughters. IÂve only had two upsetting issues. First, I had a ground fault issue around 40,000 miles that delayed a trip home for a couple hours. Then recently, the alternator failed 375 miles from home and involved almost 100 miles of towing and a rather costly repair bill. However, alternators do fail and the ground fault, although inconvenient, was minor. This van remains exceptional.
2005 Nissan quest Money pit JUNKED!!!
Chris, 02/14/2018
updated 02/16/2021
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Fat piece of junk!!! Junked!!! Runiing and recently registered...and i still junked it!!!! This car kept me at the bank and the auto parts store.....you name it,its been replaced.... Multiple times....note to consumer.....not then van to get, expensive repairs and constant repairs.... You will be replacing :front and back shocks,sets of tires and brakes, instrument cluster,timing chain and tensioners, transmission,lower control arms,engine& transmission mounts,65% chance of replacing corroded subframe depending on how frequent you used your ac, sliding doors internals,power steering pressure hose ....e.t.c. For sure..... Please save your self from this head ache...dont buy it....
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THIS VAN SUCKS SOO MUCH!!! **BEWARNED INTO BUYING**
kobebryant, 08/13/2011
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
First of all, i hate this van so much. i have had terrible experiences with it. I have way to many to tell you. First off, the van is WAY to low and this causes my catalytic converter to break and change. The transmission is now seeming to have trouble and that's what many people say. IT only has 93k on it and many problems i have with it. the doors do not open at all and you have to tug really hard and the automatic trunk will not budge open without pulling on it and breaking off the latch that covers it! Too many noises such as creaking noises, outside noises, and many more. Blower motor goes out, and brakes will not last for more than 6 months!! I REGRET BUYING IT AND IM WARNING YOU NOT T
Huge Dissapointment
sd33, 06/30/2011
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We purchased it brand new in '05. We had few complaints for 5 years. In January 2011 it started blowing smoke from the exhaust. The van had 30k miles on it and there were no "warning" lights coming on. Despite proper maintenance, the oil was low and sludgy. To condense a very long and frustrating story; we took it to the dealer multiple times trying to find the problem. $400 later we were told the engine was basically fried and they couldn't explain it. We tried to get assistance from Nissan as the van had low mileage. Our mechanic told Nissan it was not a maintenance issue, they refused to assist because I was missing a couple receipts to prove it was properly maintained.
Nice 05 quest
DallasTexan1, 07/11/2005
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I got this SE Quest for 2 months now for a price well below Edmunds TMV price. I bought it at Trophy Nissan in Mesquite Texas for 32200 +TTL. So far, this vehicle performs nicely. Power is definitely better than Toyota Sienna, but is about the same par with Honda Odysee. The exterior and interior are truly stand out. Mine has a sunroof and 4 fixed glass roof for the 2nd and 3rd row seats. There are 2 video screens, lots of reading lights, cup holders, overhead storage. Back seats are very comfortable that you feel like sitting in a 1st class row in airplane. Interior space is huge, you will be able to walk up and down the rows without walking outside.
Reliable. Long lasting cruiser
Quest man, 08/27/2019
updated 03/02/2020
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought a new SE in the summer of 2004 and still drive it daily now in 2019. I can attest to its durability! Bad ones first: I had the gauge display in the middle of the dashboard, not in front of the steering wheel. Strange place and with little buttons and signs it took sometimes to learn where they are. About 60-70,000 miles the shift sensors died and the engine died while idle in a congested highway. Put in neutral and restart worked. Had it changed and no more issue. Batteries changed at least 4 times. Front axles changed. 3 Motor mounts broke and replace. Radiator busted about 120,000 miles so replaced along with hoses. Control arms replaced because having alignment issues and tech couldn't realign, but after this tires wear a lot less. Spark plugs and ignition coils (6) replaced twice. Brake pads and rotor replaced twice.The digital display rebuilt (find an ebay repair but had to uninstall and shipped the unit, see utube instruction) because missing pixels. I mostly did the maintenance myself by watching youtube. With all of these bad's, transmission was never a problem; it was silky smooth to this day. AC runs cold. It still runs strong, though creaking sounds occasionally heard, and it has a very small oil leak. Also check engine light on/off by itself occasinally coming from the catalytic converter or oxygen sensors but gone away after car wash. All these I ignore! The rest of the system works, ie sunroof, navigation, TV's, bose radio, etc. Still hang on and drive it daily pushing 200,000 miles Update 2/2020 It is now over 200000 miles and keeps going daily. Transmission is still as smooth as the day it’s out of the dealership
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Under-rated by Automotive "Journalists"
Garandman, 07/09/2005
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We now have over 10,000 miles on an 05 Quest SE used as a company car. We found most auto writer reviews just plain wrong. Side doors and back are bigger than competitors. Ride, handling, and feeling of safety in bad weather is very impressive. The 3.5L engine is great, and we have logged several tanks of fuel over 26mpg - the EPA highway figure! average over first 6,000 miles including break-in and Winter driving was 22.8. A/C works very effectively. Contrary to reviews, second row seats do fold down with headrests in place. The mid-level sound system is good. Four different drivers operate this vehicle regularly and report that the center-mounted speedo takes 15 minutes to get used to.
80,000 nightmare
hi2008, 08/14/2010
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought this car last year. It only had 62,000 miles and all service records were produced. Thought we had lucked up, HOWEVER - brakes squeaked constantly - dealer tried to fix, but squeaking continued. A month in, the cd player broke. Went to open the rear gate and the trim that covers the latch came off in my hand! It is funny to count the ones we see around town with that piece missing. While on vacation, the check engine light came on at around 78,000 miles. Got back, called Nissan and was told that the converter was covered up to 80,000 miles, BUT since I had taken the car to my local garage instead of a Nissan dealer, they would not honor warranty. Just a 2010 VW - no more Nissans!
Love Car
Love Car, 12/24/2009
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We just bought this car a few days ago. We found out that we needed a new engine for something the previous owner hit. Nissan was so wonderful they gave us a brand new engine for free under factory warranty. Love Air Controls! Love amount of space, fold down second and third rows, and extremely comfortable!
You'll get good at installing brake pads
msce2, 04/18/2012
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
2005 Nissan Quest - Quality issues We purchased the car with 16k mi in 2008. Car now has 55k mi. We have replaced the struts in the tailgate door $700, motor in tailgate door $650, 4 sets of brake pads (front & rear), 3 sets of tires. Gas gauge does not work properly, sliding side door will sometimes decide not to close so you have to turn it on manual to shut, other side door freezes shut in winter time, rear windshield wiper has not worked since buying, a/c is intermittent, skirts that are supposed to hide under captains chairs will not stay attached and cause tripping hazards. Van avgs 16mpg overall, but a measly 13mpg city driving.
What a joke on the consumer
$38000 piece of junk, 02/27/2006
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
$38000 piece of junk. Leaks they can't fix, squeaks and rattles they can't find. From week to week it has been endless trips back to dealership for more bull. Windows go down, but not up, doors on side both rattle, even the radio had to be replaced, due to a bad one. Compression leaks, exhaust leaks, and when it rains, watch out. They can't find where it is coming in from, so deal with it. I was told that windows are not going up, because i don't give the relays time to adjust, funny just drivers side. Warped rotors, brakes etc.I have ust 10,000 miles on this junk heep. Nissan extended warrenty, 50,OOO MILES 6 YEAR. Like im going to keep this this long! Should have gotten the Honda.
timing chain
retha, 11/20/2009
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
I love my Nissan, and it fits my family really well.It is really beautiful and everyone that sees it tells me what a nice vehicle it is.It has a smooth ride and is very comfortable.
Love our van
J, 07/02/2008
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
When I caved to the need of a mini-van (hated the SUVs), I immediately liked the Quest new style. My husband was more satisfied with the design and didn't feel like he was driving his "wife's" car. Like the oversized chairs and roominess for driver, I personally love the center console and would not have changed it!! Downside has been the tires - headache to replace with weird size and they don't wear well, and the brakes have been ridiculous!!! Overall a good purchase for our family which includes a big teenage boy and preteen girl.
Timing Chain
willima wallace, 08/04/2010
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 14 people found this review helpful
The experience I had driving this car was wonderful. Very comfortable smooth really nice, I know some mechanics so I change my brakes, driver side Windows switch, but the fun ended when I started to hear a noise coming from the engine. I was not worried because ever since I bought this car I have changed the oil and oil filter every month no matter the mileage, I did always use Mobil 1 synthetic oil. Well to make a long story short the timing chain broke, and it damaged the engine. I took it to the dealer and I was 2 months shy of my warranty expiring, but my mileage was 120,000 they told me I was out of warranty. They told me I needed a new engine total cost $6600 good luck with your quest.
Great Mini Van
Vinnie, 03/07/2006
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
All though it is a great mini van there has been some problems. I've have had the rotors turned and new pads that did not fix the pulsation so they replaced with new rotors and pads again. now there was a clicking noise in the front end so the dealer replaced one cv joint. The driver side window regulator needed to be replaced because it was making a clicking noise now the passenger side window goes all the way up then comes down again the dealer said it needs a new motor that is on back order. All of these problems with only 18,000 miles
Old but reliable
Gary, 09/26/2019
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I drove this 15 year old van with the check engine light on, tire pressure light on, and a ton of stuff in the trunk that weighed it down a little from New York all the way to Atlanta Georgia. Before I left I did give it a oil change, and 4 brand new tires as for the check engine light the code is for a catalytic converter that I already replaced so there must be a computer problem. I've always been a fan of Nissan and Infiniti now I'm a even bigger fan after owning this van
Overall I am satisfied but....
wheelsless, 03/24/2011
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
this car has some really annoying issues. I purchased my 2005 Nissan Quest in 2006. It drives well. I replaced brakes about 18 mos ago and had to replace again a month ago. The rear windshield wiper has fallen off, the two sliding side doors are difficult to open due to the rubber being loose. The gas gauge and mileage has dissappeared making any trip outside of my town scary. The right side window is stuck open...but the left one is fine. The air vent, heating/AC in front of vehicle has stopped blowing air and the vent cover has fallen out behind driver street. Since this is a gently used vehicle i expected these minor issues not to happen.
Not good
J, 05/28/2019
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought a brand new quest and immediately started having issues with different things not working a\c, seats moving, radio etc. years later now with no warranty still having problems with everything and no transmission. A lot of problems that mysteriously stop and start again on their own making it hard to diagnose and not reliable on the road. Recently it lost power while driving. Had to move it to 2nd gear for it to move. Then it suddenly fixed itself. Happened again the next day. Very scary
MINIVAN IN STYLE
DAVID PANG, 08/15/2005
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I don't agree that the consumer report rated right on acceleration for the Quest. The acceleration should be Excellent instead of Good. We did test drive on 2005 Honda Odyssey EX and 2005 Toyota Sienna LE together with 2005 Quest. The Quest excels on acceleration, overpass and uphill climb with high speed driving on highway. The Quest kept up its pace without acting as if it was being flogged like Odyssey and Sienna. We like the Quest smooth ride on the high speed over 75 miles/h. Other facts made us the purchase of Quest 3.5, are the bold Style, powered sliding door/gate, and the value over the price.
Good but not great
Khubo, 12/27/2007
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After driving all comers in the segment this is the one that my wife had to have. So far it has been a great purchase and has stopped all the hitting and fighting in the back seat. We have had a few issues: As everyone else states we have had the door rattles. This was recently fixed by the 3rd dealership we visited. When the van is left outdoors overnight and the temperature gets below freezing all the electronics except the throttle cease to work. This is very inconvenient in the middle of nowhere. the problem sorts itself out and the dealership has been unable to recreate the issue. I have turned the brake rotors once and am ready to do so again. I am sure this is due to wife's driving
Something Different
preevyet, 04/16/2007
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We like the van except for the inferior original tires (Goodyear LS-2). At 25K, needed to be replaced, unacceptable for a family touring vehicle. Why Nissan puts these crappy tires on baffles me. Have had some minor problems, purse holder broke on passenger seat ($13), passenger side seat belt constantly locks up, and auto air system doesn't always work right. Lots of room, comfortable ride hoping to be even better with decent tires. Have taken it on 3 long trips, comfortable for long trips (did 13+ hours just recently). Can't beat the features, looks different than any other minivan out there. The SE was worth the upgrade for the airbags and stereo, would recommend w/out stock goodyears.
It's fun to drive
Sharon, 03/18/2005
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had my minivan over a year now and I still love it. The model is the 3.5 SE, It has all the skylights, bells and whistles. Mine is dark gray with the rouge and black interior. We took it on a family vacation last year from Massacusetts to Washington DC, to South Carolina. I have 3 kids and there was room for all of them, and all the luggage we brought with us. I have the 2 DVD package, and the navigation system and it definitely was worth the money.
Spaceship
TommasoAS1, 01/09/2005
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I couldn't be more pleased after several months of ownership of my Quest Van 3.5 SL, I am glad I went for the SL. Didn't want leather or skyroof so the SL with Running boards and Roof Rack was perfect, not to mention the 5- SP auto Transmission. Talk about power and room, not to mention all the drivers eyeing my Quest and saying"he really knows how to pick a secret weapon in the large Mini van class. It takes some getting use to because of the beautiful long and wide wheel base, but it is well worth geting use too. My gear plus my full size Lab hound love this van.
Love this car/plane
Homemom, 12/19/2004
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Like flying first class! It gets my family everywhere in comfort.
A Good Choice in Minivans
J.R., 03/16/2010
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Our old Suburban's engine blew on the way to St Louis so we unloaded it and searched for a replacement. Not having a lot of time for research and negotiation, we ended up with a 2005 Nissan Quest with 74000 miles. We really liked the features as well as the unique appearance both inside and out. It runs great, has excellent acceleration, and is very reliable. You can lay flat all the seats and load it to the hilt, and it still goes like it's empty. The seats aren't quite as comfortable as I'd like, nor is the mileage as consistently high as I had hoped. And I'll never buy from that dealership again as they severely took advantage of our situation. Otherwise, we love it!
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joann, 02/10/2005
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
fun to drive .comfort is important to me, becase i am disabled and can not sit for very long in same spot. the seet adjust to my back so i can sit in comfort. i like my new nissan quest very much. thank you nissan
WARNING - DO NOT BUY THIS VAN!!!!
denise, 12/19/2009
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this van relying on the Nissan Brand and quality. My car has hit 68000 miles and it is only 4 years old. I need a complete new transmission - it has been diagnosed by a transmission shop, an auto mechanic and Nissan. I called Nissan's consumer affairs to get some understanding of why the transmission went out so early. I was given the run around but basically "sorry, we cannot assist you with your problem but thank you for being a Nissan consumer" On a four year car, I have replaced all four tires, brakes, driving belt and now I need a new transmission, one of my mountings is broken and the other needs replaced. Today's bill cost $3900. I am shocked. I should have kept my Dodge.
Quest is a Hot Mess
sesaalegria, 07/21/2012
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my Quest SL new in 2005 with the extended warranty; I planned on driving it for many years. Well, I'm looking to trade it in way ahead of schedule. By the time it had 73K miles, the 4th alternator had to be put in! The first 3 were under regular warranty, the 4th under the extended. Currently it is in the shop having the computer replaced, to the tune of $2K out of my pocket. Oh, and the brakes? I can't count how many times they've been replaced. Sure, it is roomy, comfy on long road trips, the DVD player is a lifesaver with the kids, the drive is smooth, it was stylish in 2005, and the purchase price was good-all reasons I got it. In the long run-well-RUN! Not worth the test drive.
Bad auto mechanic
Hi, 08/09/2010
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This van is huge. It has a lot amount of space for all seven people. then there's the problems. Fist two days after buying the van the service light went on. We take it to the dealership and the catalytic converter is bad. We leave for a ten hour trip the next day. They gave us a rental for a month! Then just couldn't fix the van. When we got it back it was making some weird noise. Take it to the shop, They can't here it. That's only the start. This vans been in the shop over 13 times, in 9 months. The next problem is the cheap booty materials. The worst part is how low it is. We live in the boondocks and we always bottom out. Although it has a smooth ride when its not broke.
3 years
jb, 09/30/2007
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
After three years and 46,000 miles the van is still doing great inside and out. The Nissan Quest took quite a beating when it came on the scene in 2004 and in some instances rightfully so. However, our 2005 Quest has not missed a beat after three years of fairly heavy use. The van has had only normal maintenance nothing major, ever. Kids still absolutely love the van. Their friends still rate it a "10" and fight over who carpools in it. Four are still bugging their parents to buy a Quest because it is the "coolest van ever" or "the most technologically advanced van" they have ever been in. Van has held up exceptionally well.
In Quest of the Perfect Van
Northern Driver, 01/03/2005
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Besides the 2004 Quest SL with 33,000 miles we run a 2000 Odessey and 2001 Sienna.Quest- most fun to drive (comparing their 1st year of operation) with the best combination of effortless road handling, speed, comfort and quiet,stereo. The body construction both inside & out seems less durable than others. Auto rear door hatch - great feature when carrying parcels. Unfortunately the lift device on our's just fell off. Instrument controls -too confusing (all digital with no manual click and stay buttons). The digital buttons are flush- tricky to engage-distracting. When the van is shut off the fan defaults to feet. Bracket holding adjustable pedals very dangerous-scathes toe. Hard on fuel
2005 Nissan Cost $$$$ to maintain!!!
Denise, 04/05/2010
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2005 Nissan Quest with 6000 miles on it - nearly new. In five years I have changed the brakes 3 times, all belts, transmission, catalytic converter (warranty) and now the timing chain is going to need to be fixed. The Nissan Customer Service is of no help. I have owned many old school Nissans and believed them to reliable - not in this modern age! **DO NOT BUY THIS VAN** Get a Toyota instead!
Beware of just Design
nissancustomer, 04/01/2005
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have been a Nissan vehicle only for the past decade. My decision was enormously influenced by the sleek Quest designs. I have just driven 800 miles since I bought it a couple of months back and the passenger side door doesn't open or close properly. This Van is pretty hard on the gas and the transmission slips at times. Plus Nissan of North America corporate folks are pretty "customer unfriendly" if approach them for any post car buying issues.
Good family transportation
Zfamily, 07/12/2010
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased in April of 2005. Mostly happy with vehicle. Had to replace right half shaft, under extended warranty, and rotors twice. Went to after market slotted rotors and no more problems. I get 22 mpg mixed driving and 26 mpg on highway driving 70 mph. Seats are wider and pretty supportive for most people.
Best Minivan to purchase
S. Jackson, 04/12/2005
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This was the best and wises thing that I could have ever done. It is very roomy, good on gas, different in style, not very many riding around town.
One thing after another
OneThingAfterAnother, 05/28/2009
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Problems encountered since purchase: 1) ABS actuator failed at 28,000kms 2) Alternator failed at just over 60,000kms 3) Wiper motor failed 69,000kms 4) Electronic fuel gauge and odometer sometimes becomes faint to the point where it is not legible
My views on mini vans have changed
moms taxi, 04/12/2005
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My husband and I decided on the Quest after finding our 3rd son was on the way. We purchased it when I was around 5-6 mnths and had ample room for the 2 boys who were 4 and 7 at the time . The car seat went in one month before I was due AND still the 2 boys had AMPLE room to roam from sit to seat. Had some recalls on them but most of them were minor things that took no more then a day to fix and wasn't a real inconvience for m me. The Quest is great for growing families my 3 boys have enough room to stretch and have their "space" from each other .
Wonderful with Navigation
ruditoot, 04/13/2005
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Traded my 2002 quest in and found this one from ABC Nissan Fleet department, Worked out my trade with Nathion, It was loaded with everyting but a sink. I wanted a navigation system but worked out a deal. Went to California and a Grand nice was driveing when someone local said turn here. { No way that gal not been wrong yet and I am going where she say's } right to the door. To Oklahoma and averaged 24 mpg, Back to AZ 23.8 All I have done is routine service. Comertable to drive, No back pain like my SUV. Easy to drive and I love it. Power and accelaration is good and smoth. YOu should love it if you get one. Thanks
Wonderful with Navigation
ruditoot, 04/13/2005
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Traded my 2002 quest in and found this one from ABC Nissan Fleet department, Worked out my trade with Nathion, It was loaded with everyting but a sink. I wanted a navigation system but worked out a deal. Went to California and a Grand nice was driveing when someone local said turn here. { No way that gal not been wrong yet and I am going where she say's } right to the door. To Oklahoma and averaged 24 mpg, Back to AZ 23.8 All I have done is routine service. Comertable to drive, No back pain like my SUV. Easy to drive and I love it. Power and accelaration is good and smoth. YOu should love it if you get one. Thanks
I Love My Quest
WIFENO1, 04/13/2005
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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It did take me a short while to get used to driving this very large van after seven years in a Caravan Sport. But after a few weeks I was really loving it - especially playing with all the amenities. And the steering is excellent! There was one problem - the side passenger doors made noises. I can't say enough for Foothill Nisson (where I go for service) who found a recall (first year of the model) and carefully fixed it. To make up for the inconvenience, Nissan added two years to the warantee which I thought was really great!!
Average van
Frosty1, 11/03/2009
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Bought used in '06 with 18,000 miles. Liked looks compared to others in class. Problems have included broken rear wiper, door gaskets falling off, replaced rear lift gate motor. Tires were shot by 30,000. Replaced all 4 rotors, pads, and rear calipers. Extended warranty covered defective calipers, but brake job still cost $600. Have gone on a few road trips of more than 1000 miles and performance was O.K. Gas mileage on the highway is around 25 mpg with city near 20 mpg. Ride is a bit noisy at highway speed compared to an Odyssey or Sienna. I most likely would not buy another Quest. Honda or Toyota would be my first two choices.
Summary opinion of my 2004 quest
JAMES BROWN, 04/14/2005
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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From the first moment sitting behind the wheel i felt this seat is the most comfortable seat that i have ever sat in and this van gives me a feeling of confidence even in the heaviest traffic, due to the drivers view. The styling is way ahead of the other vans, kind of racy looking and not a typical shoebox style. My passengers love riding in it, i have tried out the various seating positions just to get a feel of the ride and found that i agree with them. I had to pick up 6 pvc pipes that were 10 ft.Loom by 3 inches. That were no problem in fitting them in with room to spare. This is a vehicle that i plan on keeping for a long time.
Minivan with personality!
minivan reborn, 05/02/2005
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This is a great minivan. I keep looking for excuses to drive it. It's comfortable yet exciting with wonderful engine, crisp 5 speed automatic transmission, tight around corners, distinctive styling, ample interior space (I'm 6ft tall and I can easily walk from the driver seat to all the way back to the 3rd row.) This is the only minvan with personality.
love my quest
dawn, 05/13/2005
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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drives like a sedan and is gorgeous to boot makes having a big family easy to transport with style. easy to drive while being pregnant. Being a nissan ,i know as long as i take care of it, it will take care of me a great investment love all the safety features that my dealership included in the price
Family enjoying 2005 SL
Pat, 05/15/2005
2005 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We'll soon add a new baby seat to the 2 infant seats we have in my wife's Passat, so had to move Minivan. My wife did not like having to give up here sportiness and power, but have found a worthy replacment in the Quest. Compared it to the Mazda MVP, which is also sporty, but was smaller and would not "grow" as well with the kids. Only hit 500 miles so far, but love it. Was worried about getting used to the center consol concept, but it did not take long to adjust. Too early to say for sure about reliablity, but looking good so far, and no obvious build problems.
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