1997 Nissan Quest XE
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- Photo: NISSAN QUEST (V40) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Quest (4101307408) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Quest 3.0 XE 1993 (15518121651) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1993 Nissan Quest GXE minivan by MisterFuzzy, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1997 Nissan Quest XE is a 151-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $21,249 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 151 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 174 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Quest measures 189.9 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Minivan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $21,249 ($43,028 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L V6 SOHC 12-Valve (VG30E) |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 151 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 174 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 2.79 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.55 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.69 |
| Reverse | 2.27 |
| Final Drive | 3.86 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Rigid beam axle |
| Turning Diameter | 39.9 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum, 9.8 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | P205/75R15 |
| Tires Rear | P205/75R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 189.9 in |
| Width | 73.7 in |
| Height | 65.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 125 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1997 Nissan Quest XE with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Nissan QUEST. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 15, 2000 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE ALLOWS AIR TO VENT FROM THE FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING. CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE VENT HOSE. IF (1) THE FUEL TANK IS OVERFILLED, NOT ALLOWING EXCESS FUEL IN THE VENT HOSE TO FLOW BACK INTO THE TANK, (2) THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE AFTER REFUELING AND, (3) THERE IS SUBSEQUENTLY SIGNIFICANT HEATING OF THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL IN THE TANK CAN EXPAND INTO THE VENT HOSE AND LEAK FUEL.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
NHTSA campaign 00V419001
Oct 28, 1997 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES SUPPLIED BY GNB TECHNOLOGIES. THESE BATTERIES HAVE A DEFECTIVE NEGATIVE POST THAT CAN CAUSE ACID LEAKAGE AND RELATED CORROSION DAMAGE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. UNTIL A NEW BATTERY IS OBTAINED, OWNERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO "JUMP START" THESE BATTERIES.
NHTSA campaign 97V184002
97 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1997 Nissan QUEST
Owner Complaints
97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Nissan QUEST (10 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Structure | 17 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Fuel System | 12 |
| Gasoline | 11 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1997 NISSAN QUEST. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.