2005 Nissan Quest Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Minivans are the cars we hate to love. Every family wants the space and versatility, but nobody wants to be saddled with the conservative soccer mom label, that's become so uncool nowadays. The 2005 Nissan Quest is a minivan that tries to reinvigorate the minivan segment, with sleeker lines and upscale looks, as well as a good deal of power under the hood. The big addition to the 2005 Quest is a new base model with less features and less of a price tag than the existing S, SL, and SE trims. All have a 3.5-liter, 240-hp V6. The base and S come with a 4-speed automatic, and the SE and SL feature a 5-speed auto tran. Also new for 2005, the S trim gets more standard features now that it's no longer the entry level Quest. These include a power sliding passenger door, a power liftgate, a roof rack, and a rear obstacle sensor. For all Quests, an anti-theft system is standard, and a new adjustable armrest is added for the front seat. The Quest features three rows of seating. Both the second and third rows fold completely flat, laying out a cavernous storage space. An optional seat package replaces the second row bench with bucket seats, for more comfort. Dual sliding doors that open wide provide easy access to all rows. In the top-end SE trim, both doors are powered. The instrument panel sits high in the center of the dash instead of behind the wheel. The 2005 Nissan Quest has a lot of good points, according to owners, but an equal amount of disappointments. Highlights are its V6 power and acceleration capability, its car-like handling which makes it easy to drive, a sleek, sporty look, and the vast amounts of leg and headroom. Drivers also like the way the dash is laid out and that both rows of seats fold flat. But they also report problems with the power windows and a lot of rattling coming from both the sliding doors and the cheap plastic dash. They wish there was a 60/40 split-fold option for more flexibility in seating and storage.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2005 Nissan Quest
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by Anonymous
Oct 03, 2021
This thing is junk, exterior, interior. Its not worth a thousand bucksOct 03, 2021
by Jamie W
Feb 11, 2020
I love my 05 Quest! So much so, that when it got totaled, I bought an 07 Quest. It has so much power, its big & roomy, the seats are really comfortable, the speakers (Bose) sound amazing! Its just an awesome van!Feb 11, 2020
by Anonymous
Jul 11, 2013
I liked the versatility of this vehicle. Great for families and just driving around town. I liked the large compartment in the rear which made it easy to load and unload groceries. Overall comfortable and easy to drive. I didn't like the speedometer in the center of the dash. Jul 11, 2013
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by Anonymous
Oct 03, 2021
This thing is junk, exterior, interior. Its not worth a thousand bucksOct 03, 2021
by Jamie W
Feb 11, 2020
I love my 05 Quest! So much so, that when it got totaled, I bought an 07 Quest. It has so much power, its big & roomy, the seats are really comfortable, the speakers (Bose) sound amazing! Its just an awesome van!Feb 11, 2020
by Anonymous
Jul 11, 2013
I liked the versatility of this vehicle. Great for families and just driving around town. I liked the large compartment in the rear which made it easy to load and unload groceries. Overall comfortable and easy to drive. I didn't like the speedometer in the center of the dash. Jul 11, 2013
by Anonymous
Jun 06, 2012
I love that the inside of this van has so much room. The passengers love the dual screen dvd system and it's Bose Premium sound. The moon roofs and sunroof make it feel as if there is barely a roof over you.Jun 06, 2012
by Jean-Francois C
May 11, 2009
Ma van es parafite pour nos besoin. COnsomme de l'essence ui mais nous apporte beaucoup
Bon moteur, bien équipé, fonctionnel, agreable de conduite pour une van.
Beacuoup et beaucoup d'espace, en 2005 c'est la van avec la plus grandcapacité de rangement.
May 11, 2009
by Antonietta P
Jan 10, 2008
We took it down to Florida from Montreal. it was great. Smooth and plenty of space. has adequate power. Could do better for fuel consumption. Not ideal for downtown parking. Jan 10, 2008
by Paolo T
Jan 10, 2008
Having already owned a Caravan, I would have to say that the Quest is better in all regions except possibly looks. It has a love it or hate it style. I personally like like the style. The dash is different from all other vehicles but is VERY well laid out. Everything is within arms reach. Jan 10, 2008
by Rafles M
Jan 01, 2008
Titan , Armada and Quest were the three vehicles where was built in the multimillion investment facility in Canton Missisipi but Quality in the first two years was belong the std., BUT REALLY ABOVE.Jan 01, 2008
What users have asked
How to quiet lifter tapping on 05 Nissan Quest?
My 05 Quest has a loud tapping noise from the engine compartment. The noise does not stop until the engine is off. Multiple visits to various Nissan and independent repair shops all point to faulty lifters. These mechanics concluded that maybe the oil pressure wasn’t high enough for the lifters to function properly. The van has 115K miles. I tried the following: 1) Lucas oil treatment which worked to quiet the tapping only momentarily 2) Seafoam as an oil additive to no effect. At this point I’m skeptical about using any other additives. So what has worked on other Nissan Quests?
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Second bucket row seats
Can I take the second row bucket out completely?
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transmission stalls
my nissan quest 2005 i replaced the alternator and battery. i also did my spark plugs and 3 of my coils. i just recently drained the transmission oil and put in 6 qts in it. i let it run for 20 mins and checked the dip stick and it was dry. can someone tell me why is that?
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Rear door wont open from outside
After a snow storm, the doors freezed. Now that the doors all unfroze, the rear sliding door still wont open from the outside however, it can still open and close properly from the inside. How can i fix this?
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2005 Nissan Quest Pricing
Original MSRP
$24,280 to $33,180Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Third row side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Side door type: dual power sliding
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
Moonroof: power · OEM roof height: undefined · Rear moonroof: fixed glass · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent