2006 Nissan Quest SE
All photo credits
- Photo: 2007 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL, front right, 04-26-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: NISSAN QUEST (V42) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Trailer Hitch Install (2457775245) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2007 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL, rear right, 04-26-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2004 Nissan Quest Interior (2313096071) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2006 Nissan Quest SE is a 240-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 5-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $34,255 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 240 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 242 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Quest measures 204.1 inches long on a 124.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,175 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Minivan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $34,255 ($55,223 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5L DOHC 24-Valve V6 (VQ35DE) |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 240 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 242 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.66 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.03 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.98 |
| 4th Gear | 1.34 |
| 5th Gear | 1.01 |
| Reverse | 5.11 |
| Final Drive | 2.27 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 20.1 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link |
| Turning Diameter | 39.9 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 in. Alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17 in. Alloy |
| Tires Front | P225/60R17 |
| Tires Rear | P225/60R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 204.1 in |
| Width | 77.6 in |
| Height | 70 in |
| Wheelbase | 124 in |
| Front Track | 67.3 in |
| Rear Track | 67.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 148.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,175 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2006 Nissan Quest SE 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Nissan QUEST. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 13, 2005 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THERE IS A SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM THAT CONTAINS EXPOSED MOVING COMPONENTS LOCATED AT THE REAR INSIDE EDGE OF THE SECOND ROW SEAT.
Consequence: WHEN THE OPERATOR ATTEMPTS SEAT ADJUSTMENT, A FINGER MAY BE PINCHED IN THE MOVING SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM WHICH COULD CAUSE AN INJURY.
Remedy: ON EARLIER MODEL VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH JUNE 28, 2004, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INBOARD SECOND ROW SEAT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE, RIVET A PLASTIC REINFORCEMENT TO BACKSIDE OF THE EXISTING SEAT BACK COVER CARPETING, INSTALL TIE-DOWNS AND A FLANGE TO THE INBOARD SIDE SHIELD. ON VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM JUNE 29, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26, 2005, DEALERS WILL RIVET A PLASTIC REINFORCEMENT TO THE BACKSIDE OF THE EXISTING SEAT BACK COVER CARPETING, INSTALL TIE-DOWNS AND A FLANGE ON THE INBOARD SIDE SHIELD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 05V474000
74 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2006 Nissan QUEST
Owner Complaints
74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Nissan QUEST (1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 15 |
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 9 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Hydraulic | 7 |
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 2006 NISSAN QUEST. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.