2009 Nissan Quest
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Based on analysis of 30 Quest reviews and test drives.
Nissan Quest - What the Auto Press Says
The 2009 Nissan Quest ranks 8 out of 8 Minivans. This ranking is based on our analysis of 30 published reviews and test drives of the Nissan Quest, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The Nissan Quest is generally considered a middle-of-the-pack minivan. While it has ample engine power and an attractive interior, it can't match the comfort or value of the Toyota Sienna or the Honda Odyssey. Still, many feel it is a solid van overall. MarketWatch notes that "outside and in, it is not your aunt's Econoline .... Take the kids to the soccer field in this, and they may well feel that mom is a pretty neat lady."
The 2009 Nissan Quest is pricier than higher-ranked minivans, and the second- and third-row fold-away seating is optional. The minivan class is crowded at the top -- with perennial frontrunners such as the remarkable Honda Odyssey and the ever-improving Kia Sedona -- and the Quest still has a ways to go before it can give them a run for their money.
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The Quest is available in four trims -- the 3.5, S, SL and SE.
- "Strengths of the 2009 Nissan Quest remain the same as in previous years: pleasant driving dynamics and a stylish overall design. But they're not enough. The Quest lacks the versatility and features list that most minivan shoppers are looking for. Competitors like the Honda Odyssey, Kia Sedona and Toyota Sienna are all better choices." -- Edmunds
- "For better or worse, Quest is not as mainstream of a design as its more popular rivals from Dodge, Honda, and Toyota. It's pleasant to drive and boasts several family friendly features.... Slow sales should mean big discounts." -- Consumer Guide
- "[T]he Quest could well be the ideal minivan for those who not only dare to be -- but live to be -- different." -- Automobile Magazine
- "Perhaps outweighing its shortcomings, Quest brings personality and driving allure to the minivan party." -- USA Today
Quest Performance - 7.8 (Good)
The Nissan Quest's V6 and five-speed transmission receive acclaim from reviewers. Automobile Magazine says that "the Quest is more than a match for virtually every traffic situation." Read More
Quest Exterior - 7.8 (Good)
The response to the 2009 Nissan Quest's exterior is a mixed bag. Among the negative reviews, the Chicago Tribune finds the van only "as distinctive as a long bus." Read More
Quest Interior - 7.8 (Good)
Critics find the Quest's seven-passenger cabin to be easier on the eyes than on the body. USA Today says, "Better-looking, yes. More comfortable, no." Read More
Quest Safety - 8.1 (Very Good)
The Quest has excellent marks in federal government and insurance industry crash tests. Read More
Quest Reliability - 5.0 (Mediocre)
The 2009 Nissan Quest reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The Nissan Quest is covered by a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty. Read More
