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2006 Nissan Quest SE

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 TypeMinivan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$34,255 ($55,223 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.5L DOHC 24-Valve V6 (VQ35DE)
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower240 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque242 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Automatic
1st Gear4.66
2nd Gear3.03
3rd Gear1.98
4th Gear1.34
5th Gear1.01
Reverse5.11
Final Drive2.27
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Tank Capacity20.1 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-link
Turning Diameter39.9 ft
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc
Rear Brake DiscDisc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17 in. Alloy
Wheels Rear17 in. Alloy
Tires FrontP225/60R17
Tires RearP225/60R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length204.1 in
Width77.6 in
Height70 in
Wheelbase124 in
Front Track67.3 in
Rear Track67.3 in
Ground Clearance5.3 in
Cargo Volume148.7 ft³
Curb Weight4,175 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: 2006 Nissan Quest Van w/SAB

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

Most-cited areas
Power Train15
Electrical System12
Service Brakes9
Structure8
Engine And Engine Cooling7
Hydraulic7
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Feb 19, 2021 · Electrical System, Engine
“CRANK POSITION SENSOR WON'T START AFTER SITTING STATIONARY AFTER IT RAN AND STOPPED ITS INTERMEDIATE.”
Jan 11, 2020 · Structure
“PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR NO LONGER FUNCTIONS PROPERLY. NO LONGER LATCHES. SEEN SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE ON YOUTUBE.”
Oct 11, 2019 · Power Train
“WHEN YOU START DRIVING THE VEHICLE FROM A COLD START IT DRIVES AND SHIFTS PERFECT. AS SOON AS IT REACHES OPERATING TEMPERATURE IT WILL SLAM WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. AFTER 5 MINUTES OR SO IT WILL NOT MOVE…”
Oct 17, 2018 · Electrical System Fire
“WHILE VAN WAS PARKED, TURNED OFF, AND NO KEY IN IGNITION, THE LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING AND WIPERS STARTED GOING. STARTED TO SMOKE. A WITNESS CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT AND IT WAS IN FLAMES BEFORE THEY GOT…”
Apr 12, 2017 · Electrical System, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other
“I PURCHASE A USED NISSAN QUEST IN JUNE 2016 COUPLE WEEKS LATER THE AIR BAG LIGHT STARTS FLASHING. ANOTHER THING IS THE CLUSTER THAT READS OVER HEARING AND MILES FLASHES AND TWITCHES. MY VEHICLE AT THE…”

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.

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