Able to seat 7 adult passengers comfortably, the 2013 Nissan Quest ably competes in the minivan market against competitors like the Dodge Grand Caravan, Honda Odyssey and Chrysler Town & Country. Not much changed as the model year rolled over to 2013. Upgradeable options on the upper-end trims now include a backseat DVD system and a surround-view camera system.
Nissan has 4 trim levels available for the front-wheel-drive 2013 Nissan Quest: 3.5 S, 3.5 SV, 3.5, SL and 3.5 LE. All are factory equipped with a 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine that makes 260 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque. Each is also equipped with an Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) and estimated to achieve 19 mpg city/25 highway.
Beginning with the 3.5 S trim, standard features include air conditioning, cruise control with illuminated steering-wheel-mounted switches, push-button ignition, power locks, power windows, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, cloth seating surfaces, 6-way manual driver’s seat, 4-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with MP3/WMA playback capability, dual sliding side doors (on both sides) and 16-inch steel wheels with bolt-on wheel covers.
Upgrading to the 3.5 SV brings the purchaser tri-zone automatic temperature control, remote power windows, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with illuminated audio and cruise controls, a premium 6-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with a 4.3-inch color display, rear-view monitor, power sliding side doors and fog lights. The 3.5 SL trim adds an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, leather seating surfaces, 8-way power driver’s seat with adjustable lumbar support, heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors with turn-signal indicators, smart automatic headlights and a one-touch power liftgate as standard equipment.
The 3.5 LE adds an advanced climate control system, 4-way power front passenger seat, automatic tilt-in-reverse exterior mirrors, Bose 13-speaker audio system with AM/FM/CD and 8-inch in-dash VGA monitor, DVD entertainment system with second-row 11-inch WVGA DVD monitor, Nissan hard-drive-based navigation and a blind-spot monitoring system as standard equipment. As far as wheels for the remaining trims, the 3.5 SV gets 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and the 3.5 SL and LE roll off the assembly line with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels. Some of the listed standard equipment is optional on lesser trim levels. A moonroof is also an available option.
The 2013 Nissan Quest is one of a number of Nissan vehicles that feature the Nissan Advanced Airbag System, which consists of dual-stage supplemental front airbags with seat belt and occupant sensors, driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental airbags, roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental airbags for first-, second- and third-row occupant head protection. Other safety features included as standard equipment are 4-wheel vented disc brakes featuring an antilock braking system with brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution, vehicle dynamic control with a traction control system, an energy-absorbing steering column and a tire pressure monitoring system with easy-fill tire alert. Security features standard on all trim levels include a vehicle immobilizer system and a vehicle security system.
The powerful V6 engine the 2013 Nissan Quest boasts puts it at the head of the class in the minivan market, according to current owners. Combined with its quiet CVT transmission, the Quest offers a quiet ride and decent fuel economy. Owners also praise the interior, rating it as “classy,” and many owners give its handling high marks as well.
The 2013 Nissan Quest meets and in some cases exceeds the needs a minivan should satisfy. The Quest offers drivers a smooth, competent ride and has enough styling appointments, both external and internal, that it looks good in the driveway as well.
I have a 2013 nissan quest and my brake light comes on but when i hit my brake it goes off for a few minutes and my traction control light comes on also but if i shut my car off and turn it back on it goes off
My 2013 Nissan Quest started jerking today when I drive it. Fine in park but once I put it in Drive and gas it starts jerking. If I let off the gas seems to coast fine. Immediately went home and parked it. Has 82,000 miles.
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones · 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 · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
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
Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Material: carpet
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: grocery bag holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: 550 CCA
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · 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
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
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: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube 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: 40-60 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · 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 · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
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
Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in dash · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: 550 CCA
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler 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
Infotainment screen size: 4.3 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube 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: 40-60 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · 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 · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
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
Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: rear console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: in-floor · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: 550 CCA
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler 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
Infotainment screen size: 4.3 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rails: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube 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: 40-60 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · 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 · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 9.3GB · Wireless headphones · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 13
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
Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Front power outlet: 115V · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: third row · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: accessory hook · Sunshade: side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: 550 CCA
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler 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
Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 11 · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: self-leveling
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rails: black
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 · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 40-60 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent