2009 Nissan Quest Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$25,950 to $35,650

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Flaunting the declining minivan market, Nissan keeps on keepin’ on with its 2009 Quest. This take-off on the Mercury Villager is a reasonably priced vehicle that handles well and boasts the roominess and comfort to get the kids to school, the team to the field, and the whole family to the beach. Performance-wise, the Nissan Quest is near the top of the heap, and the automaker has no plans to drop this mid-priced wagon any time soon.

The Quest for ’09 is offered in four trims - the base 3.5, 3.5S, 3.5SL, and 3.5SE - and remains basically unchanged since a significant upgrade in 2007. The VQ 3.5-liter V6, a variation of the powerplant offered for the 350Z, Altima, and Maxima, as well as a winner of “Wards 10 Best Engines” in 2008, is the only offering for the Quest. In combination with the also solely available five-speed automatic transmission, this DOHC V6 generates 230 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque and an EPA estimated 16/24 mpg.

Standard features on the base 3.5 Quest minivan for 2009 include 16-inch steel wheels, cloth bucket front seats, third-row seating, power doors, windows, and mirrors, speed-proportional power steering, air-conditioning, cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls, a 150-watt single-disc CD player with eight speakers, tachometer, clock, and a respectable 148.1 cubic feet of cargo space with the second- and third-row seats folded flat.

The Quest S trim for ’09 features roof side rails, a power-sliding side door, power liftgate and rear quarter windows, and steering wheel-mounted audio controls. SLs add 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels, a rear backup camera, heated exterior mirrors, the HomeLink universal transceiver, a seven-inch color driver’s information screen, and dual-zone temperature control. The Quest SE lists such additional standard features as 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, XM satellite radio, heated power front seats with driver memory, a power sunroof, and Bose premium audio with a 250-watt amp.

Options for the base 3.5 Nissan Quest in ’09 include a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, front center console, electronic stability program (ESP), running boards, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, captain’s chairs, power-sliding side door and second-row flat-folding seating. Higher-end trims offer power adjustable pedals, a GPS navigation package with DVD mapping software, upgraded leather, an upgraded stereo, and a dual-screen DVD entertainment system.

Standard safety features for the 2009 Quest minivan include four-wheel disc ABS, front-, second-, and third-row head airbags, a traction control system (TCS), electronic brakeforce distribution, emergency brake assist, an engine immobilizer system, remote anti-theft alarm system, and a passenger airbag occupant sensing system. Both the NHTSA and IIHS give the Quest high marks in front and side impact testing.

Owners of the 2008 Quest felt that the featured eight-speaker sound system could be improved and wondered why the second-row windows could not be rolled down. Styling, some vibration issues, and fuel economy also disappointed a few owners. By and large, however, owners found the roominess, handling, interior quality, and performance of the Nissan Quest superior to almost all other minivans they considered.

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by Anonymous
Jun 12, 2009
We loved it till we road about 35 miles and realized the front seats were the most uncorfortable seats we had ever sat on. Seats are small and you feel like your sliding out. We tried ajusting and nothing worked. We are considering having seat rebuilt but could get expensive. Dealer acted like they had no idea of this problem, but we found lots of reviews including a govt. recall for 2008 quest front seat safety. We measured these seats to our old 1993 quest (which we love) seat bottom is smaller and they have no sloap so that is why you feel like you sliding out of the seat. NOT HAPPY AT ALL, WE ARE SICK ABOUT THIS PURCHASE.Jun 12, 2009

2009 Nissan Quest Pricing

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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 · Second and third row rear heat vents

Airbags

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

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 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

Armrests: drivers seat · 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 · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 8

Engine

Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: 550 CCA

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · 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: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure

Lights

Headlights: cornering

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bucket

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

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

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: captains chairs · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 17.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 23 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Third Row Seat

Type: bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · 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 · Second and third row rear heat vents

Airbags

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

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 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

Armrests: drivers seat · 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 · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Doors

Side door type: power sliding passenger door

Driver Seat

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

Engine

Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: 550 CCA

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · 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: 8 · 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 · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

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

Seats

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

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 17.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 23 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Third Row Seat

Type: bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: variable 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 · Second and third row rear heat vents

Airbags

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

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 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

Armrests: drivers seat · 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 · 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 · Power windows: lockout button · 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 illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Engine

Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: 550 CCA

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · 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: rear · 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 · Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bucket

Roof

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

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

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

Seats

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

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Steering

Steering ratio: 17.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 23 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 7

Windows

Front wipers: variable 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 · Second and third row rear heat vents

Airbags

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

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 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

Armrests: drivers seat · 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 · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Engine

Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: 550 CCA

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · 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: rear · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: captains chairs

Roof

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

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

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

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: captains chairs · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Steering

Steering ratio: 17.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 23 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 6

Windows

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

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