2007 Nissan Quest Review
The Quest is a minivan first introduced in 1993. Originally based on the Mercury Villager, the Quest saw a minor exterior change in 1996. In 1999, the second generation debuted with a more streamlined look and more power. Another refresh came in 2001. The third and current generation debuted in 2004. It is one of the most distinctive minivans on the market.
The BuyingAdvice Team Says:
Nissan’s no fool when it comes to the car business. They know as well as anyone that minivans are about as cool as leisure suits and shoulder pads. To that extent, Nissan does a good job of making the Nissan Quest look sleek and even somewhat sexy. Unfortunately, it’s also very expensive, with a rather lacking reliability record.
What’s New For 2007:
What is the Predicted Reliability:
J.D. Power gives the Quest 2.5 stars for overall mechanical and design quality and 3 stars for overall performance and design. The first generation had issues with defective transmission, problematic shifting, clogged fuel injectors, coolant leaks, leaking heater cores, suspension noise, flaky brake lights, and door rattles. It was recalled ten times. The second generation Quest had issues with clogged fuel injectors, engine misfires, leaking heater cores, vehicle noise, troublesome windows, and malfunctioning wipers. It was recalled five times. Expect below average reliability. The basic warranty lasts for three years or 36,000 miles.
Analysis Of Safety Ratings And Features:
The Quest earned perfect government crash test scores. In IIHS tests, the Quest earned “Good” scores in frontal and side tests and “Poor” in rear tests. Anti-lock brakes, brake assist, full side airbags, active head rests, tire-pressure monitoring, and traction control come standard. Stability control is standard on the SE but otherwise optional. Run-flat tires are also optional.
Pros and Cons:
Pros
+ Unique exterior
+ Strong safety
+ Plenty of room
Cons
– Unique interior
– No AWD option
– Enormous
Head-To-Head Competition:
The Toyota Sienna costs about the same, but has 30 more hp. The Hyundai Entourage costs several hundred less, has a bit more engine power, and standard stability control. The Honda Odyssey has a bit more power and standard stability control, but is heavier and nearly $4,000 more than the Quest.
What Others Are Saying:
“If Nissan can hold the price on the new Quest, that should make it one of the more attractive minivans out there — good news for all those moms who hold up Angelina Jolie as their role model.” – The Detroit News
“Overall, Nissan’s mid-cycle redesign does soften the impact of the Quest’s edgy interior design, and we do see it filling its purpose and broadening the design’s mass appeal. The Quest still feels far more aesthetically exciting than the excellent – albeit rather cookie-cutter-styled – competition from Chrysler, Honda, Kia, and Toyota. We wouldn’t go so far as to rank the Quest our favorite, but it’s near the top of the pack for performance, competitive in terms of its packaging, and definitely the most distinct people-mover on the market.” – The Car Connection
“While the Quest lacks some features found in other vans (unimportant ones like roll-down side windows and more important ones like all-wheel-drive), it has more personality than Odyssey and Sienna and it’s more passenger-friendly than Caravan. The new vans from GM (Buick, Chevy, Pontiac and Saturn) don’t even come close. And the Nissan’s plethora of optional gadgets, while pricey, made a good trip into a great trip.” – About.com
Read more about the 2007 Nissan Quest at the Nissan manufacturer web site.
