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2002 Nissan Quest GLE

The 2002 Nissan Quest GLE is a 170-hp 3.3-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $27,689 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.

It makes 170 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 200 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).

The Quest measures 194.8 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,830 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeMinivan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$27,689 ($50,022 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.3L V6 SOHC (VG33E)
Displacement3.3 L
Horsepower170 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque200 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Transmission
Transmission4-Speed Automatic
1st Gear2.79
2nd Gear1.55
3rd Gear1
4th Gear0.69
Reverse2.27
Final Drive3.86
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined17 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Tank Capacity20 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut
Rear SuspensionRigid beam axle
Turning Diameter39.9 ft
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc
Rear Brake DiscDrum, 9.8 in.
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16 in. Alloy
Wheels Rear16 in. Alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Length194.8 in
Width74.9 in
Height67.3 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Ground Clearance5.3 in
Cargo Volume135.6 ft³
Curb Weight3,830 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2002 Nissan Quest Van

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Nissan QUEST.

44 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2002 Nissan QUEST

Owner Complaints

44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Nissan QUEST (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling8
Electrical System6
Equipment6
Tires6
Hydraulic5
Service Brakes5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 9, 2021 · Steering, Suspension, Air Bags
“ON MAYAUGUST 6TH 2021ON MAY 6TH 2021 I PURCHASED A 2002 NISSAN QUEST VAN FRON PICK-N-PULL AUTO LOCATE AT 2015 EAST SUMMER STREET IN HAMMOND IN 46320 I NEVER INFORMED ABOUT THE PROBLEMS THAT THIS VAN…”
Feb 4, 2013 · Engine
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE TEMPERATURE ROSE. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND COOLANT WAS ADDED TO THE ENGINE AND THE…”
Nov 11, 2011 · Visibility
“DESCRIPTION: THE INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR IN MY 2002 NISSAN QUEST IS AN ELECTRO CHROMIC SELF-DIMMING MIRROR THAT HAS NO MANUAL BACKUP. THE MIRROR CONTAINS A FLUID WHICH HAS RECENTLY ACCUMULATED ON THE…”
Jun 9, 2010 · Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages
“REAR DOOR HANDLES ON 2002 NISSAN QUEST BREAK OFF, LEAVING NO WAY TO OPEN THE DOOR TO THE PASSENGERS FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *TR”
Jun 22, 2009 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“I HAVE A NISSAN ALTIMA WITH 88.000 MILES ON IT THIS CAR IT SHOULD BE JUST GETTING BROKEN IN JUST GOT DONE PAYING THIS CAR OFF IT COST ME AROUND 18,000 DOLLARS IN 2004 PAID IT OFF IN JUNE 2009 THINKING…”

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 2002 NISSAN QUEST. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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