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2017 Nissan Quest SL

The 2017 Nissan Quest SL is a 260-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a xtronic cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $34,110 MSRP.

It makes 260 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 240 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm, spinning to a 6,600 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway.

The Quest measures 200.8 inches long on a 118.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,503 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeMinivan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$34,110
MSRP with Destination$35,070
Destination Charge$960
Engine
Engine Type3.5L DOHC 24-Valve V6 (VQ35DE)
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower260 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque240 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Redline6,600 rpm
Compression Ratio10.3 : 1
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Transmission
TransmissionXtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Tank Capacity20 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent strut with coil springs
Rear SuspensionMulti-link
Turning Diameter36.7 ft
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc
Rear Brake DiscVentilated disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18 in. Alloy
Wheels Rear18 in. Alloy
Tires FrontP235/55R18
Tires RearP235/55R18
Dimensions & Weight
Length200.8 in
Width77.6 in
Height71.5 in
Wheelbase118.1 in
Front Track67.7 in
Rear Track67.7 in
Ground Clearance6.6 in
Cargo Volume63.6 ft³
Curb Weight4,503 lbs

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2017 Nissan Quest VAN FWD).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan QUEST.

6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan QUEST

Owner Complaints

6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan QUEST (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train2
Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Seat Belts1
Structure1
Visibility1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 22, 2025 · Structure
“Terrible paint peeling on the hood and rear. No accidents or anything that would cause peeling paint. Color is white.”
Mar 9, 2024 · Power Train
“Driving our van out of town, we started having problems with the transmission 2 hours into our drive. We have never had problems out of the transmission. When we accelerate from a stop it would give a…”
Jan 3, 2024 · Air Bags
“Air bag light went off beginning of Nov 2023. Took to the dealership, they diagnosed the air bag module and harness as bad. Paid $2k to replace that, took 2 days for part to arrive. Fast forward, mid…”
Mar 17, 2023 · Power Train
“I was driving on the roadway when I felt a jolt and my 2017 Nissan Quest suddenly would not accelerate. I was almost rear-ended and had to come to a stop in a moving lane of traffic. I had no warning…”
Dec 6, 2022 · Visibility, Seat Belts
“The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that all the windows inadvertently failed to operate as needed. The contact also stated that she attempted to operate the HVAC system and…”

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 2017 NISSAN QUEST. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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