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Underrated but Exceptional
aa0526, 09/28/2013
updated 03/31/2020
2013 Nissan Quest S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
103 of 103 people found this review helpful
Ours is only the base S. We were not looking for a Quest. We were eyeing the Sedona, Sienna or GC for over 6 months. I was already preapproved etc. but just was not convinced about the reliability issue of the three - plus, the high price but low feature content of the Sienna. Walked in a dealership - test drove a Quest and was blown away. Comments about high price, limited cargo room were simply not true. The year end clearance made the price very competitive. Plus, the cargo and passenger room? The van is very spacious. You get a PERMANENT 3rd row storage - since the seats fold forward plus, the regular 3rd row storage - for a total of 37 cubic feet! UPDATE after 2.8 Years of Ownership (and 55K miles) 1. Mileage has bee consistently excellent for a minivan this size. Combined City/Hwy is 23 mpg. Pure hwy mpg is up to 27.5 - depending on how I drive. I have seen 26.5 from AL to IL on 65N. 2. No rattles whatsoever. 3. The tires had to be replaced at 30K. Apparently - they were never aligned out of the factory. I suspected this ... and should have had this checked at 10K. This is my bad ... but I think every car out of the factory should have their tires aligned! 4. I have the lowest model - base ... so hardly any bells and whistles. But even for a base model, I expected USB ports. It was purchased in Fall / 2013! There should also be more 12v ports. There are only 2 in my 2013 S model. 5. Seats are very very comfy. 6. Available storage is underrated. It has about 37 cu ft available - on par with other vans. I think the best selling point is the engine and overall performance. I could drive a minivan - fully loaded in the winter - and still get up to 27.5 mpg on the highway. Mixed driving is consistently at 23 mpg. My previous Mazda - 1/3 smaller could only manage 24 mpg on the highway. UPDATE after 4 Years of Ownership (93K miles) 1. CEL came on but has been resolved - inadvertently caused when I had a quick lube shop do a fuel system cleaning. The carbon build up / cleaning messed up the rear O2 sensors. Had the sensors cleaned - and the CEL has never come back on. 2. I got the base model I really paid way below market. But as a result, I did not get all the Google Play / iOS whiz bang. Now, I wish I did. 3. My combined summer mileage has been 22 mpg. But I expect it to go up in the fall. UPDATE after 7 Years of Ownership (154K miles) 1. The alternator had to get replaced at 110K miles. 2. The factory installed battery was finally replaced at 142K miles (6 years). Not bad. 3. Finally changed the spark plugs at 144K miles. HWAY mileage had dropped to 24 MPG but is now back up again to 27 MPG. 4. No squeaks or rattles. Upholstery, car paint, electricals are holding up real well. 5. No mechanical problems whatsoever.
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Serious safety issue still unresolved
hedgehog26, 12/02/2012
2012 Nissan Quest SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
71 of 74 people found this review helpful
First let me say that the van, for the price that I paid for it, is hands down a much better buy than the Odyssey or the Sienna. The exterior styling is I admit a personal preference, but we like it. Interior is awesome! The SL I think is the best trim for the value. I would't pay more for some extra features for the LE (not for almost 10k more!). The only major flaw in this van, which Ithink everyone should be warned about before they buy it is the fuel tank problem. This is not the software problem addressed bybthe March 2012 recall. Nissan thought that will fix the problem but it didn't. That recall fix even negatively affected the gas mileage of the van.
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Smooth Ride
rlhinmi, 07/08/2012
2012 Nissan Quest SV 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
34 of 35 people found this review helpful
After comparing with Toyota, Honda, Chrysler, Hyundai, and Mazda5 we decided that the Nissan Quest was the best minivan for our family. After 2500 miles we continue to be very satisfied with our selection. The 3.5L V6/CVT combination is very smooth. Although the exterior design is an acquired taste, we like it better than the Honda design. Toyota seemed to cut costs on interior materials--too much hard plastic. Chrysler and Hyundai build quality still seems lacking. We decided that the Mazda5 was too small for our desired use. So far the Nissan has been a very capable family hauler. MPG average has been 22.5 with mixed driving. We managed 24mpg on a recent road trip.
We absolutely LOVED our Nissan Quest, until..
Rachel B., 06/21/2016
2012 Nissan Quest S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
46 of 48 people found this review helpful
We loved our Nissan Quest, until the warranty ran out. Now, the car we once loved and adored, sits at the Nissan Service center, with $6500 worth of repairs on the CVT transmission and AC unit. We can't afford the repairs, since we still owe $15,000 on the car. Nissan has offered us zero support, despite the wide spread number of documented complaints on 2010-2012 Nissans CVT transmissions, and Nissan Quest A/C units. Additionally, the car has gone through 6 sets of tires, and seems to need breaks every few months. It is VERY costly to own a Nissan Quest. I suggest, if you're in the market for a used mini van, stay away from the Quest, and look at something like a Kia Sedona, which has a stronger warranty.
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Very Pleased with 2013 Quest
2013questowner, 10/18/2013
updated 05/06/2019
2013 Nissan Quest SV 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
31 of 32 people found this review helpful
I thought it was only fair to wait several months to do a review on the van. In short, I'm extremely pleased with it. I looked at all the major minivans and would say this is the best. Nissan was giving the best incentives as well. Two tone dash and leather are well done. With a high center of gravity there is a little roll, but the ride is on a par with a full size sedan for smoothness and quiet ride. To get a flat cargo bed you can easily lay down the second and third row seats. You don't need to take anything out of the van like you do in other models to get a flat surface. The gas mileage seems to be approximately what it is rated at 19 city and 25 on the highway. ****Update Three Years into ownership***** Still very pleased with the van. Have had no mechanical issues or repairs. Still rides like a big sedan. Hasn't gotten noisy yet ( I do put suv sun protectant on the rubber strips around the windows and doors from time to time so I'm sure that helps keep them in good shape). Cosmetically everything has held up so far. I've got right at 30,00 miles on the van so not high mileage for 3 years, but hasn't needed anything but routine maintenance. It has been a pleasure to own and drive providing all the room we need for carrying people in comfort on trips or hauling stuff for vacation or the yard or garden. I keep a painter's tarp in the trunk area to spread out and protect the carpet when needed. I still seem to get about what it is rated at for city and highway driving. I was a little concerned about the continuous variable transmission never having had one before, but it has been nice all in all. A little slower getting up to speed than some other vehicles as might be expected in a vehicle this size but when you do get your speed up it accelerates and passes with ease. It's not easy to get to the oil filter to change which is located behind the front driver's tire (but I got life time free oil changes when I bought it). It is easy to change the engine air filter and cabin air filter saving yourself the expense of having the dealership do those. I would buy again and would recommend anyone considering a minivan to consider the Quest. *****Update May 5 219***** Six years into ownership this seemed like a good time to do an update. Still nothing but routine maintenance on the Van. Still has that big sedan ride to it. However, last fall I was rear ended and for three weeks during the repairs I had a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan so I thought I'd compare the 2013 Quest to the 2018 Grand Caravan. Just a fender binder type but did require the cargo door to be replaced. Spoiler alert, I like the Quest better, but Grand Caravan had a few points in its favor. Visibility is good all around in the Quest with the big windows except one spot where the large metal supports come down from the roof to the body which creates a blind spot if you are looking right or left at a stop sign as far as seeing oncoming traffic.. The Grand Caravan didn't have these blind spots. The Grand Caravan's heater seemed to warm up quicker. Of course form an instrument display stand point the 6 year newer model of the Caravan was much more advanced. The Quest does seem to pick up speed quicker from a standing start whether the Economode was on or off on the Caravan. The Quest is also a smoother ride with less road noise. The space between the two front seats (very middle section between the seats) the Quest has an open floor space and the Caravan has a closed one with some netting below. You can put larger items in the Quest if you want to put something there. If it is smaller you can secure it better in the Caravan. Now to the three items that matter most to me. 1. Sitting up high enough to see around yourself well. -- Pretty even. Maybe slight advantage to the Quest. 2. Shoulder area head room. Pretty even, but I'd give a small advantage to the Quest. 3. Now the big one Carrying capacity. I know the Caravan is rated higher in terms of cargo capacity--if you want to get into removing seats to make extra room, but if you are talking about just the back cargo area without having to bother to remove anything--just drop stuff in the back Quest is a big winner. We bought a 6 ft. Christmas tree while I had the van (fake one in a box). In the Caravan I had to struggle to turn it all manner of ways to get it to go in the Caravan and then work it out when we got home. If I was putting it in the Quest I could have simply dropped in the cargo area with ease--no struggle at all. Obviously this validated my choice of a Quest over the Caravan. I very much regret they stopped making the Quest. That means I'll keep this one as long as it's practical to do so. When the time comes to trade if I still need a minivan I would have to say at the present time the Toyota Sienna seems like it would be the best choice for me based on what I can see based on my extensive test drive of a Caravan and what Honda and Toyota web sites show of their vans.
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Tranny troubles
SadVanMan, 07/08/2017
updated 07/23/2018
2012 Nissan Quest SV 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
39 of 41 people found this review helpful
We enjoyed our Quest for the first five years. The van had a smooth ride. I liked the interior layout with the folding seats and no need to remove large middle-row seats. We could haul large objects without having to remove clunky middle row seats, and we thought we were getting a better quality van than a Chrysler product. With the back two rows of seats folded flat, we had a bedding area for long trips to Florida. The hidden trunk in the back provided nice storage. We were making some nice memories with our van. In the first year or two we started to worry a little when our van would stall on downhill angles with 1/4 tank of gas or less. A technical service bulletin software update fixed that problem with no cost. Routine maintenance generally kept our van rolling along. Second set of tires at just over 40,000miles and that set lasted nearly 60,000 miles. Brakes replaced at about 88,000 miles. Only unexpected repair had been a rear A/C line at 80,000 miles. Well, things began going bad in the last few months. The van began lurching or having RPM surges while driving at speed--especially with cruise set while going up a small grade or hill. Was that the transmission slipping? The problem happened rarely enough that our local Nissan dealer could not replicate it during a test drive. Then after the 105,000 mile service the transmission problems worsened. On a long trip we had lots of cruising on the freeway. The tachometer would bounce while maintaining speed. If we encountered a hill the RPMs might bounce from 2000 up to 2400 with no gain in speed. The bounce lasted a second or two and it occurred on minor inclines. Local driving too and from work seemed fine, but then a short trip to family was the last straw. A couple times on this trip shifting from reverse to drive produced a clunking sound with marginal acceleration. (That can't be good.) We had two or three episodes in which the van took a long time to move from a stop on an uphill grade. (That experience seemed marginally dangerous.) Then the check engine light confirmed our fears. We nursed it back to our dealer. The tranny was dead. We are now two weeks into waiting for a replacement. Five years with the van was fine, but then we learned the error of our ways in purchasing the Nissan Quest with the CVT. Our dealer is still waiting for a replacement transmission while we kick ourselves for not purchasing the Honda, Toyota, or even the Chrysler. While it may not help our efforts to unload this thing in a year or so, buyers should beware of Nissan CVTs...especially in the Quest. A quick contact with corporate produced the expected apology for inconvenience with no real help. Five years old and just over 100,000 miles and the transmission pukes? Please learn from our experience. Update in 2018: So we had the dealer replace the transmission at 107,800 miles and hoped for the best. After another 5,000 miles or so, my wife began to worry about being stranded if the new transmission puked. I thought that we could just drive it into the ground. After laying out over $3,000 for a replacement transmission, I was not eager to get rid of the vehicle. My opinion began to change when I noticed hesitation shifting from reverse to drive. Initially I thought it was just paranoia because of the first transmission failing. The issue happened a few times, with a hesitation and a lurch. Okay, I am not the guy to leave my wife driving a marginally reliable vehicle (or maybe it gave me an excuse to shop for a replacement). We decided to replace the van, and we sold it with a little over 116,000 miles on it...about 5 months after replacing the transmission. (Sigh) Not a great experience, and I wish that we had purchased a Toyota back in 2012. Live and learn. Nissan, you lost me with this one.
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Great Van
bobsii, 08/27/2013
2013 Nissan Quest LE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
31 of 34 people found this review helpful
We purchased this van after getting frustrated from getting our 2-year-old in and out of our SUV (close proximity of parked cars and our doors). Like a lot of people, we didn't want to be a "mini-van" family. That was dumb. The smart key and power sliding doors and lift gate make it so easy to get my child and child-related stuff in/out of this van. I personally like that the rear row folds flat instead of into the cargo compartment (those are power too, but the pull strap is also really easy to use). We made a 400 mile round trip drive (bought the van and left), and there is plenty of cargo space; we were throwing a birthday party, and all the party goods and luggage fit very nicely.
BEWARE AC Compressor and Transmission POOR
Erica Campos, 05/23/2018
2013 Nissan Quest S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
I have always only praised my Quest, the space and comfort have always been a strong selling point for me. I had no maintenance concerns until now at 90,000 miles, the AC compressor went out ($1,200 repair) and now a valve in my transmission went out, which I reluctantly had repaired. I was warned by my mechanic that replacing the valve may or may not "fix" the issue. Unfortunately, even after the valve replacement, it is clear this transmission is faulty. After only 5 years, this being the first vehicle I purchase brand new, I am not happy.
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Infinity with a Nissan Badge
assembly, 02/23/2012
2012 Nissan Quest LE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
I wasn't sure about the Quest when my wife took me to look at it. I walked away from it to be honest. When I went back the WOW factor kicked in. This is an Infinity with a Nissan badge. It has all the stying you'll ever want or need. I have the top of the line model but lesser models are equally impressive. Nissan got it right! I'd give this van a hard look. The price is definately right.
2012 Nissan Quest SL
westbrock6, 09/07/2012
2012 Nissan Quest SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have owned every car possible in the past few years. The 2011 Traverse LTZ, 2010 Honda Odyssey exl/res, 2008 Grand Caravan,2011 Suburban LT, 2010 Kia sedona Ex to name a few. I just bought the 2012 Nissan Quest SL it is the best driving van I have owned, interior is beautiful, the sunroofs are awsome, and the kids love the dvd screen that drops down from the ceiling with the push of a button. My husband who has hated minivans wants to drive this one. I loved the style and handling of the traverse but it was too small I have 4 kidos, finally the vehicle that has the sporty style, fun to drive crossover feel with all the space needed for the kids and their stuff. You have to drive this !!
Incredible Machine
majordude, 08/24/2012
2012 Nissan Quest SV 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
This is a spectacular van. Its pretty wide but handles well. We were looking for a new family car and compared honda, toyota, crossovers, and vans as well as the Town and Country. You have to step in one of these machines decked out in leather. We got the SV with leather package. Wow, best 32k you can spend on market. So luxurious.
Beware of Toyo A22 Tire Wear
Lawrence Blind, 07/12/2015
2012 Nissan Quest SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
The original tires on our Quest, Toyo A22, have worn to the wear bars at 22,800 miles. After some online research I have discovered that others have also noticed and complained about this. Our vehicle is driven around town for usual family outings, and a couple of longer out of town trips. Our Firestone dealer, who services the vehicle and rotates the tires regularly, said there is no OEM warranty on the tire, either from Nissan or Toyo. Others have commented that the tires were likely not sized correctly by Nissan to handle the vehicle weight, and we think there is something to this argument. The only other conclusion is that the Toyo A22 are a very cheap tire thrown on a new car to save a few $$. Either way, we are very disappointed that we need to replace the tires with such low mileage on them, and we will certainly avoid purchasing either new Toyo tires or any vehicle with them in the future.
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2012 Quest ... Luxurious with Creature Comforts
joecool7, 08/23/2012
2012 Nissan Quest SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
We never seriously considered buying a minivan until we saw the 2012 Nissan Quest. Finally a minivan that has styling. It has the looks and feel of pure luxury like in first class all the way with creature pampered comforts of a hi-end Infiniti. We bought the Quest SL in Pearl White a couple of weeks ago. Drove it on vacation and have put on 1,000 miles. It honestly gets 24 mpg highway. We got as much as 25 mpg highway driving. Hard to get the 19 mpg city as advertised though. We got closer to 16-17 mpg city. However, with the comfort we experienced on the long road trip while on vacation, the trade-off in mpg is worth it. This is a fantastic vehicle!
Unbelievable Luxury
wild8willy, 12/17/2013
2012 Nissan Quest SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
We got rid of a Honda Oddy EXL-RES that was the worst vehicle I have ever owned. 9mpg since new and constantly in the shop. Our Quest is like a Bentley. The materials are top notch, the comfort is unmatched and I just love this van. My wife loved it in 2011 and made me go see one and I thought she was out of her mind. Well it kind of grew on me, and then I drove it. You could actually have a conversation at normal voice levels with any row in the van it is so quiet. I could not talk to my wife in our Oddy with her sitting next to me it was so loud. The CVT is actually pretty good in the van. I have one in my 2012 Altima and it is awful and I hate it. We paid Under 30 Grand!!!
Poor quality, high maintenance costa
Jamey Eklund, 01/27/2019
2012 Nissan Quest LE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Quest was a reasonable choice, but shortly after basic warranty expired, it has had numerous repairs. Transimision failure should be a class action law suit - ours failed at 80K. The bumper is so soft, bends in if you sneeze on it. Front passenger and drivers side trim panels are falling off with time and vibration.
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THE NEW BEST IN ITS CLASS
rxgirl1210, 01/29/2012
2012 Nissan Quest SV 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
Two days ago, I traded in my 2011 Toyota Sienna LE for a 2012 Nissan Quest SV. I was a long time Toyota girl and always loved my vehicles immensely, but then Toyota decided to cut back way too much on quality and reliability that my recent van had to go!!! (see my review under 2011 Sienna). I never owned a Nissan before, but I was "wowed" at their vehicles. The newly designed Quest is a gem. It offers all the bells and whistles and more. They truly thought of everything. It is plush and soft to the touch on inside with easy accessibility to dash. Gorgeous on outside also. Take a look folks, you'll be stepping into the new king of minivans. It will be tops!!!
Best value minivan
zyndurai1, 06/22/2012
2012 Nissan Quest SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
This van is fairly fun to drive. What makes it fun is how luxury and comfortable you feel when driving it. I seriously considered the odyssey and sienna but you just get more for your money with this one. The looks also is much better than the others. My boys love the entertainment DVD. IPhone blue tooth is good but not great as well as input for listening music from your iPhone. It works but you have to do a little playing around to get sound from different apps. You get this van for its value and the look and feel. The others are good if you want more amenities like cooler or split screen DVD. This one feels most comfortable IMO.
The 2012 Quest is the Best
kilkel, 03/11/2013
2012 Nissan Quest S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Just bought the 2012 Quest in Feb and love it. Looked at all the others, Honda, Toyota, Kia and Dodge and none compared to the Quest's value and looks. We have owned a Pathfinder, Titan, and now the Quest. I believe we are a Nissan family. Went for the low end model and, other than 1 or 2 features, we don't really mind. If you're in the market for a mini-van, stop by a Nissan place and take a look, you'll be surprised.
Twin problems with sliding doors
Angel Watts, 01/25/2016
updated 08/19/2019
2013 Nissan Quest LE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have two sets of twins. The younger set was 3 months old when we purchased this van, and the older set was 2 years old. All 4 were depended on help with getting in their car seats. The car seat situation was an unnecessary challenge due to the sliding door that does not go all the way back. This makes it a challenge to get in the back seat period no matter what your age. Add that you require help to snap the car seat buckles and JUST WOW. The only way for us to do it was to put the baby car seat in the front seat of the van. Lower the middle seat flat, and sit inside to buckle both children. The other middle seat could house a base. The dedicated helper seat to get in the back could not house a base. There was not enough room to put one of the car seats as a middle seat in the back (rear facing) for three car seats across the back. We had three Radian carseats. We had someone trained in car seat safety to try that arrangement. That would allow us to have the one middle car seat down all the time and would have been less of an issue. Just imagine a mom with their 4 young kids trying to get into the van after grocery shopping. Imagine the safety concerns and that speed is her and her kids friend for getting out of the carts and into a van. It would be so much easier if the door went past the back middle seat to allow access to the third row. As it is, we could have purchased a suburban and had just as much door opening. We should have had all 4 kids with us while buying the van to put all 4 seats in and get the kids in/out of the van. We did not do that, so we did not notice the door did not open all the way. The front sunroof slides half way back and stops. The rear sunroof slides all the way back. Not a deal breaker, but it is an annoying feature. The toddlers broke the plastic part that protrudes to keep the middle seat belt in place and from dangling. They only weighed 30 pounds, and it broke that easy. I expect more from a $40,000 loaded vehicle. The remote control does not work from the front seats. So to control the kids DVD player, we have to pull over and put the car in park to use the front panel. This issue will resolve itself when the kids are old enough to learn to use the remote. But for the next few years, it is an issue. From a mom's standpoint, Nissan got the cup holders right. I don't know how I lived without the warning visual and beeps when someone is in a blind spot, visual on back up and forward cameras are spot on. I love that the back door hatch does not raise so high that if I forget to put it down, I don't damage it along with our garage. Love the ac controls in the back Wish list: Larger rear view mirror that sits higher up on window, back window open, removeable back seats, door open for full access of opening to the back seat, better mic for using hands free talking on phone, RF remote for DVD player, button on control panel dedicated just for DVD player, the button on the garage door opener to either stick out a littler farther than the other buttons/have it backlit/different texture, easier control of back cabin lights (toddlers turn them on and I don't notice until we are down the road), stronger fan for foot level heat, storage bin on the dash of driver door side of van, built in air pump, snap covers to go over the middle seat back side because currently the kids feet are on the rug type material that covers the back; maybe even add a few other snaps to add pockets for toy storage. Update 2/16/17: We have had a lot of electrical issues with the electronics on the doors and the electronics on stering wheel stopped working. There is minor rippling in the ceiling material. Update 8/16/20: Still have electrical issues as mentioned above. Seems to get more buggy with time, such as the key fob not working. I have three key fobs and they all 3 are buggy, which means it is not the key fob.
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The best minivan
carlsbad2, 09/30/2013
updated 03/31/2016
2013 Nissan Quest LE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
We had Honda Odysseys for 12 years one if them a top of the line Touring. No real complaints but the Quest LE is better. The vehicle is luxurious. The ride is superb for a van. This van is overlooked by many buyers and as a result there are big discounts to be had on remaining 2013s. Every gadget you could imagine . Technically less cargo space than others but the seats fold flat to a Make cargo room rather than get removed. Leg room in the first row is wonderful. I am 6.4 used to feeling crowded in most vehicles not this one
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So far, So Good!
tagamasid1023, 08/30/2014
2013 Nissan Quest SV 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
After 19 months of owning the 2013 Quest, its time to write down my review. So far, my Quest drives pretty well. No mechanical problem whatsoever. No squeaks, clanks, or any unwanted under-chassis noise. Suspension is soft enough to silence Chicago potholes. Electronic and power features all working great. Everything in the cabin still tight and in their right places. Captain seats are comfy and fabric is easy to clean. Storage is plenty for a family of four. Overall, everything works accordingly, except for fuel economy. My Quest SV averages 12-13 MPG combined. It seems the CVT is not really helping the Quest achieve its MPG claims.
I never thought I would enjoy driving a minivan until now
08outtie, 09/03/2012
2012 Nissan Quest SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
A great vehicle thru and thru. The styling is unlike all the other typical minivan on the market, so in a way, I feel that it is less like a minivan. I like the boxy style at the back, although I would understand that it is a love it or hate it styling. I love the CVT on the Quest. I test drove a Cube couple years back and it was so loud and straining at all RPM. I think the problem with the Cube was the small engine. With the Quest's 3.5L engine, the CVT is quiet and extremely smooth. The interior is just unbelievable for a minivan. It basically is a carbon copy of the Infiniti's interior design. Fit and finish is top notch. I guess that's the result of the vehicle being built in Japan.
Enjoyed until
DChief, 07/07/2016
updated 01/12/2021
2012 Nissan Quest SV 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We enjoyed overall. But, we were hit 2 weeks after buying and in shop for months. then got regular maintenance. Went though 5 set of tires, most we ever bought for a vehicle. Now at 152,000, the transmission can not be repaired. Have to replace, it'll cost me 3,3000 and AC is not as cool as it used to be. Nissan service has no interest in helping me only stated I need to replace the transmission when I went in for I fluid service. Value is so upside down that trading in is an option. Not happy. Update: We bought a new transmission. Discovered that with CVTs, fluid service is necessary often. Got rid of van although it had an upside down, practically paid someone to take it. The plus of the van is the room it provided. I think the van is too big to carry itself when all the seats are filled. Relieved....TRADED IT IN and dust off my hands and relieved. Whew, one less worry.
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8 year review
Evgueni Minev, 05/04/2017
updated 05/06/2021
2012 Nissan Quest LE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
It is comfortable and easy to drive. Mechanical quality is beyond poor. So far, we have replaced transmission, solenoid, ball joint, alternator, sensors... the airconditioning system died, warranty declined to repair as said due to road damage. Bluetooth doesn’t connect. Plastic is falling off of the doors. Passenger door seal is leaking so moldy inside. I’ve never seen a car that goes through set of tires in less than 10000 miles. We will keep the car for another year to drive the kids to practices around their school. I will never own another Nissan or infinity vehicle.
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Better vans out there
1stTimedad, 12/31/2015
updated 07/03/2017
2013 Nissan Quest SV 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Just didn't want to but another Honda so we got a good deal with Nissan. Just don't like it. Just don't like the transmission. I need to jump in traffic frequently here in Miami and this hops off the line Indy jerky style but when you're moving it just doesn't kick in like a regular transmission does. And all this for better gas mileage? Not impressed. Averaging 15.9 according to the computer. Luckily this is a lease so I will return and go get an suv ***updated after returning lease*** Edmonds asked me to update so here it is. We returned this lease and bought a Honda Odyssey. My wife loved the automatic opening back doors so we stuck with the minivan idea. In doing research I found out that the 2013 Nissan Quest failed a new Chrash test miserably. The new front offset crash. The odyssey did not. We've had the Honda for 5-6 months now and have loved it and are really happy with it. It is a tremendous car. Especially for the family. The quest doesn't even compare with the odyssey.
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It's early, but so far.... WOW!
ramguy22, 09/23/2012
2012 Nissan Quest SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We leased our new black with grey leather Quest SL with DVD player today. So far we LOVE it. What a HUGE improvement over our one-owner traded in 2004 Quest!
LOVE it!! Great van.........
Arthur Green, 07/15/2016
updated 08/28/2019
2013 Nissan Quest SV 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The van is outstanding in the interior design, comfort, and features. LOVE the storage well in the rear floor of the van. I need an electric cart, which fits in the well perfectly. Great easy in getting in and out. Comfortable seats. Great vision with all the big windows all the way around the van. The only thing negative is the lower than expected gas mileage. At about 14,000 miles the tires were in need of replacement. The dealer paid for 2 tires and I paid for 2. There was a definite defect in the tires, as they wore down way too quickly. At 30,000 miles, I still love the van. Just disappointed that apparently Nissan has discontinued the Quest. Thus far, no problems with the van. All I have done is have the oil changed every 3,000 miles. At 36,000 miles, I still love the van, but it is begining to show some wear and tear, which I did not expect at such low milage, even though it is now approach being 5 years old. The rubber trim/seal around the name plate on the entry on the floor, is coming lose. There is now a small rip/tear on the arm rest in the center console area. Other than those couple of things, still very pleased with the van. IF Nissan had continued making the Quest, I would be trading this one in. However, I am just hanging on to this one, as there is nothing on the market today, that is affordable, that offers the same features, for the price. I looked at and seriously considered a Ford Explorer, and Ford Flex, as well as the Toyota van, but they are all too damn expensive. 7/31/2018, with just over 40,000 miles, I still love this van!! Not a serious problem with it now in 5 years of driving. Only thing I am disappointed in, other than the few minor interior issues I mentioned earlier, is the gas mileage. Wish I got closer to the estimated EPA mileage. Oh well, not too much to complain about. At the moment, the baby is in the body shop to repair a bit of side swipe damage to the passenger side rear panel. Some gentleman decided that merging on to the bridge really didn't mean "Yield" in spite of the signs. I managed to almost get by him........ Driving a loaner, a 2018 Chevy Equinox, which is a BIG let down. Too much road noise. To hard to get in and out of, have to go in head first and then drag my legs in. February 23, 2019 I am now approaching 42,000 miles on the van. Surprisingly, I am in need of tires again. The original tires were replaced at 14,000 miles, so after only 28,000 miles, I am down to 4/32 tread, which means it is time to think about new tires. I am not sure what the mileage rating was on the Firestone tires the dealer used to replace the original tires. August 27, 2019 I still love the van. I have been looking for something a bit newer, since this one is now 6 years old. Surprised and disappointed in the low value, despite the low mileage. I have been considering a Dodge Grand Caravan, but, so far have not found the one. Van is still running like new. No issues and no maintenance expense. Let's keep it that way.
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Great if you aren't into cold air or reliability.
Robert Adams, 05/17/2017
2013 Nissan Quest SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
I purchased a Nissan Quest brand new. We really liked the vehicle until the AC compressor quit working at 70,000 miles. This is technically out of warranty, but far to early to be expecting an $1000 repair. I contacted Nissan One, and asked if they would be willing to stand behind their product due to the fact that it still had relatively low miles. They said they first needed to have a Nissan garage look at the problem before they could say. The local garage already had diagnosed the problem, but Nissan wanted to charge me $100 to do so. After spending a long morning waiting at the dealership, I sent Nissan the information, and they declined to help cover the $1000 bill for the repairs, offering no apparent reason. Perhaps it is unfair to fault them, it wasn't under warranty, but if I had it to do over again, I'd look for a company willing to stand behind their product a little better, and that won't cost you a bundle before you ever hit the 100,000 mark.
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Unsafe van
Lisa, 06/18/2022
updated 06/21/2024
2012 Nissan Quest LE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Van shakes, shudders, stalls, won't accelerate, goes into limp mode, etc. This is my 4th Nissan and it will be my last. At 95,000 miles the transmission failed. Contacted Nissan. They won't assist customers unless it's part of a class action settlement. Nissan needs to be held accountable for manufacturing vehicles with defective parts. I'm the mother of 3 young kids. I need a safe & reliable vehicle. Filed a complaint with NHTSA. Submitted a request to class action.org. Worthless
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Best Minivan in the class
scfisher1, 03/09/2012
2012 Nissan Quest SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
27 of 41 people found this review helpful
When we came to the point where we pretty much needed a minivan due to two young boys, it wasn't a hard choice once we looked around. Sure the Odyssey has more vans on the road, but one look on the outside of the Quest and my wife wanted it. Inside sealed it for me. It's plush, quiet comfortable, and all the features you could want in a minivan, save the Bose radio we passed on. Priced next to a similarly equipped Honda and we saved thousands. The kids just love it, they have room and are not on top of each other.
3 year owner 2013 Nissan Quest LE
jay24, 06/02/2013
updated 06/02/2016
2013 Nissan Quest LE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
14 of 22 people found this review helpful
Purchased May 2013. Like many features and would buy again. The biggest complaint is mileage. I am getting 11-13 MPG. Emergency brake lever is near lower leg and could cause injury in accident. Car is comfortable, well made, quiet and pleasant to use daily.
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2012 Nissan Quest SV
ep1, 05/21/2015
updated 05/21/2016
2012 Nissan Quest SV 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just bought my Quest it was used at 43,000 miles and it still drives very quite, the ride is supple with no rattles and compared to my 2004 Pacifica the Quest is right on par with the German engineering and in ways even better! Now after a year of ownership and putting on 20,000 miles the Quest still manages to be very quiet where you can have a conversation inside with out raising you voice, all this car needed in a year was new brakes, tires and oil changes. My wife just loves this vehicle
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Great Van
cgarris, 01/07/2016
updated 07/07/2016
2012 Nissan Quest LE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This van has a nice interior and is easy to drive and park. Back up camera is very helpful. It has plenty of power to accelerate when needed.
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Nissan won't stand behind their products.
Frogger, 06/21/2021
2012 Nissan Quest SV 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Was a great van until the CVT transmission failed way too early. Then you get quoted a very high price to replace it. NISSAN is unwilling too help even though they know the transmissions are of poor quality. The last Nissan I'll own which is too bad because the local dealer is good.
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First time mini van owner
jcc36, 09/15/2012
2012 Nissan Quest SV 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
8 of 14 people found this review helpful
The time came for our family to purchase a minivan, under protest by myself. We previously owned a Jeep Commander but needed to go bigger. We looked at the Toyota Sienna and the Nissan. Wasn't too keen on the Honda or Chrysler styling. The Nissan has a very unique look that both my wife and I liked. We liked the Sienna also but it seemed for van like to us. One of the best features is the interior, very very nice compared to the Toyota. People complain about the storage with the fold down seats but it's plenty big for us. Besides, the cargo area behind the rear seat is massive.
No comparison to other minivans
greywulfe, 09/24/2012
2012 Nissan Quest LE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
9 of 16 people found this review helpful
When shopping for a minivan, I wanted something that had less than bland styling. The quest by far is the most impressive looking minivan out there IMO - it has a very distinctive shape that no other comparable van has. Styling aside, the biggest advantage is the interior. I own an LE model -The Honda and Toyota both have very cheap interiors. Try knocking on the dash on the Toyota. With leather seats, this truly is a luxury vehicle. The cargo capacity is massive. Do you really plan to take out the car seats? These fold flat...anything big - rent a truck.
SLEEK DESIGN
mmamman3, 12/21/2012
2012 Nissan Quest S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
After returning from a trip, we rented this vehicle to get from the airport to our home and truly fell in love with it. Four months later, we purchased a 2012 Nissan Quest minivan. So far, we have been very impressed with our purchase. It has much more pep than our previous minivan (Dodge Grand Caravan) and is a quieter ride. The basic features seem adequate and are quite liked by the children, as they now have temperature control in the rear. Standard middle row captain's chairs are an added bonus so that the kids don't get in each other's space as often:) However, I think the most impressive is the exterior design--very sleek and modern. It's a turn your head and look kind of minivan.
2012 quest review, good, and bad
mike stamm, 03/28/2016
updated 10/03/2022
2012 Nissan Quest LE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Lots of room, easy to get into and out of, great acceleration, nice ride, and comfort. Electronics are poor quality, need frequent repair, and Nissan won't stand behind it. Transmission failed at 75k miles, Nissan was no help with repairs. Nissan continues to install sub quality transmissions, knowingly costing their loyal customers thousands of dollars.
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I would not recommend the Quest
Mark, 10/01/2016
updated 04/05/2021
2012 Nissan Quest LE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
After six years and 93,000 miles my recommendation has changes from "buy" to "not buy." I general I find the Nissan Quest a very capable minivan but as it ages it shows its deficiencies. Most notably: all the AC and heating lines under the van rusted out last year and required a $3,000 repair (I live in Wisconsin) and 2) the tail gate is started to rust fairly bad. From my previous review, which I still agree with - I test drove the Honda and Toyota and came running back to the Nissan for three primary reasons: 1) The interior fit and finish and organization was far superior to the other minivans. 2) The interior noise was much less than the competitors, and 3) I liked the way the seats folded and the rear storage area. The Nissan gets a bad rap for the non-traditional storage compartments and seats but I find that on a daily basis the set up is far superior to the alternatives. The rear covered storage compartment allows me to store a stroller, blankets, emergency equipment all while still allowing groceries and other items to be hauled. While the total storage area may be less than the competitors, who the heck is hauling around that much stuff without the kids. I find that laying down the second and third rows provides plenty of space when needed. Also, I average 26-28 MPG when traveling at 55-65 miles per hour in the summer. This is great gas mileage for a minivan. Yes, the OEM tires needed to be replaced at 20,000 miles, but who really cares. Very few OEM tires last that long anyway and it gives the owner the opportunity to put on good tires for the winter. The heated leather seats are wonderful and the automatic doors and reach hatch save the day. The only complaint I would have is that it was hard to find a used one. Overall, I recommend this van without hesitation. I bought the LE version with 12,000 miles for $22,500 in November 2014. Also, I run snow tires in the winter now and the handling is much better.
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Good Family Minivan
rfallert, 08/01/2013
2013 Nissan Quest SV 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
We purchased the Nissan Quest back in February and so far we have not had any problems. It continues to ride smoothly and comfortably. The interior is very nice and still enjoying the luxury feel. The performance and handling is good and it continues to be fun to drive. I believe it is a good value for what you pay. My only concern would be the third row seats. It seems a little low for the average adult to sit. I would consider another Nissan vehicle in the future.
A truthful review.
va24502, 11/24/2012
2012 Nissan Quest S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 46 people found this review helpful
First, I like the styling of the Quest. Others cite 7 pass capacity as a fault. Nobody has 6 kids these days & if you need this capacity buy a bus.
worst mistake
cargirl1833, 08/23/2012
2012 Nissan Quest SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 31 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2012 Nissan Quest now almost a year ago. Horrible mistake. I really should have looked at the Odyssey before I made my descision. I actually am already having problems with it like other quest owners are. I cannot believe I paid over 30,000 for a van and am already having problems with it. While I was at the dealership I actually had it appraised and I was SHOCKED with they gave me the numbers. less than 25,000 miles on it and I am already $9,000 upside down. I am very upset that my investment was in no way protected. So I took the bite and went and got an odyssey and couldnt be happier. its the best!! best descision I ever made.
Good riding car. ;-))
Richie, 05/26/2022
2012 Nissan Quest SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Nice riding car n plenty of room for your stuff or people.!! Automatic doors are n work great.!! Keep your car's oil changed and use pure synthetic oil n car will last n last.. Change anti freeze also yearly as summer months here in Vegas are rough on anti freeze and oil.. front end of the engine might be tough to work on so be prepaired.!!!! I do love this van..
Great Minivan
Carlos M., 12/07/2023
2012 Nissan Quest SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Minivan was used to travel with family and kids through the country. Greta performance, very comfortable. Disappointed that Nissan discontinued it.
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2012 Quest Paint Problem
quest_2012, 06/06/2012
2012 Nissan Quest SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
We recently bought a 2012 Quest SL. It is white pearl in color. When we purchased it we noticed Rail Rust on the paint and some of the chrome trim. We showed it to the dealership and they promised to take care of it. We took it to the dealership bodyshop to be clay bared. After having it a week they called to let us know that some of the spots were too deep and they believe the entire vehicle needs to be repainted. They advised that due to the pearl color that they could not match the paint. We are currently waiting to hear what Nissan wants to do. We are currently in a loaner LE fully loaded Quest. Has anyone else had the same problem? The loaner has the rust on the chrome trim 2.
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MB Waring, 08/09/2015
2013 Nissan Quest SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
No heated steering wheel. Good and large.
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