2008 Nissan Quest Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$24,630 to $34,330

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Nissan has unsuccessfully searched for a niche in the minivan market, though its stylish front-wheel-drive entry is definitely roomy. The 2008 Nissan Quest comes in four trims (base, S, SL, and SE) and seats seven passengers in three rows. All trims are powered by a 235-hp, 3.5-liter V6 and 5-speed automatic. After some 2007 tweaks, it receives only a few changes.

Side impact airbags are now standard up front, joining the dual front and curtain airbags for all three rows. These, along with standard traction control, ABS brakes, and 16-inch wheels go a long way to winning five stars across the board in crash tests. The second-row captain's chairs fold, but not flat, while the third row folds into the floor. For 2008, the headrests now automatically fold and a spring assist function eases the overall difficulty. Other additions to the 2008 Quest center on the SL, which gains a rearview camera, dual-zone climate control, and automatic headlights.

All trims feature cruise control, a CD player, full power features, and remote entry. Moving up the line replaces a single manual sliding door with dual power sliding doors and adds a power liftgate. Cargo capacity starts at 32 cubic feet with all seats up, expands to 87 with the third row down, and maxes at 146. With an optional tow package, the 2008 Quest can tow up to 3,500 pounds. There are plenty of cupholders and power outlets for all rows, an overhead console, and a front-row storage console that can be replaced with a folding tray. The requisite DVD player is optional. For greater passenger visibility and to open up the cabin, two rear skylights (the SkyView roof) can be added to a front sunroof.

The 2008 Quest is reliable and comfortable, but doesn't particularly distinguish itself from the rest of the crowd. The engine is smooth, but lacks acceleration power, and there tends to be a lot of wind noise. It is set for an overhaul in 2009.

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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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User reviews for 2008 Nissan Quest

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by Lakrysia A
May 20, 2021
This car was a good value. It was purchased from the original owner 12 years ago and had only 112,000 miles. He also kept up on the maintenance which he gave us all the receipts for. The navigation still works and has a backup camera. It has various options the make it convenient to open and close the doors. It also had a working DVD and CD player. Please do not use this review when making a determination because a good car can be a lemon if it was abused. This car was well taken care of and listed at an AWESOME price. May 20, 2021
by Jerico C
Jan 25, 2010
fun factor darata de mante quilla noce lo que estoy ablando con him if they know noe the answer noce que lo quie ablan esto es una porquerias yes this is a fun car for the hall family i love this carJan 25, 2010
by Matt J
Jun 17, 2008
Drives nice, comfy seats, carries loads o' crap.Jun 17, 2008

2008 Nissan Quest Pricing

Original MSRP
$24,630 to $34,330
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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Single front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 150 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.4 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear

Convenience Features

Bottle holders: 2 · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power rear seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 2.27

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: dual manual sliding

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: front · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: cornering

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: captains chairs

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Third Row Seat

Type: bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear quarter windows: swing out

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Single front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 150 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.4 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear

Convenience Features

Bottle holders: 2 · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power rear seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: grocery bag holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Doors

Side door type: power sliding

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 8 · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 2.27

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: driver-side manual sliding

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: front · Video monitor size: 7 · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: cornering

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bucket

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Third Row Seat

Type: bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: remote operation · Rear quarter windows: power

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Rear headphone jacks · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: separate rear audio · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 150 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.4 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power · Bottle holders: 2 · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: accessory hook · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Doors

Side door type: power sliding passenger door

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 2.27

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: driver-side manual sliding

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: third row · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: cornering

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated driver mirror

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bucket

Roof

Moonroof: power · OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: wind deflector

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: bench

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear quarter windows: power

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Rear headphone jacks · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 265 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.4 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power · Bottle holders: 2 · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: adjustable pedals · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 2.27

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: dual power sliding

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: third row · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bucket

Roof

3rd Row Sunroof: fixed glass · Moonroof: sliding sunshade · OEM roof height: undefined · Rear moonroof: fixed glass · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: wind deflector

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: bench

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear quarter windows: power

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