2008 Nissan Quest Review

What the reviewers like:
Reviewers agree that the 2008 Nissan Quest is pleasing to the eye, has a powerful engine and scores well in crash tests. It also has more aggressive lines and innovative design features that may appeal to buyers looking for a more stylish minivan. The Quest has a very roomy interior, especially when its rear seats are folded to the floor, and reviews say that it’s one of the best minivans in terms of driver and passenger comfort. The Nissan Quest is also among the fastest in its class, with excellent on-road stability.

What the reviewers don't like:
Reviewers say the Nissan Quest can be expensive if you pile up the options. Its rear seat does not split, and Nissan recommends that you use pricier premium gasoline. Long-term reliability might be the biggest issue for buyers. Owners report that repairs run much higher than average over time.

2008 Nissan Quest review highlights

Overall, the consensus of reviewers is that the Nissan Quest is an acceptable runner-up to the top-rated minivans from Honda and Toyota. Caveats include the Nissan's price, and the fact that its third-row seat doesn't split to fold -- a feature that's almost standard on competing minivans. Several changes have been implemented for 2008, though, including standard side-impact airbags for the front seats, optional electronic stability control and the appointment of a more traditional instrument panel in response to criticisms regarding the design of the previous panel. Reviews say handling is responsive, and the Nissan Quest has a more modern look that might appeal to buyers looking for an alternative to a Honda or Toyota minivan. The Quest has a very spacious interior, but cargo space behind the third-row seat is cramped. The biggest issue for the Quest is long-term reliability, which has been well below average.

Consumer Reports offers the most credible review of the 2008 Nissan Quest (*est. $24,630 to $34,330). Editors here put a lot of emphasis on safety and reliability, and utilize hands-on testing and extensive owner surveys to offer an analysis of how the Quest compares to other minivans. A review at Cars.com is more timely than many others, but isn’t really comparative in nature. ConsumerGuide.com provides helpful information on specifications and features, but its road-test results can be tough to decipher. Edmunds.com editors haven’t yet reviewed the 2008 Nissan Quest, but they do compare the 2007 model in depth to the class-leading minivans from the same model year. A detailed review at Automobile also focuses on last year’s Nissan Quest, but readers may still find it useful due to the fact that there were no major revisions to the 2008 model.

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Consumer Reports
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2008 Nissan Quest Review
Editors of Consumer Reports

The most valuable aspect of Consumer Reports' auto coverage is that each review includes results of CR's annual reader survey on cars and trucks. These scores report reliability and detailed repair information for model years going back a decade. In addition, editors report driving impressions and other performance aspects, and show how each vehicle stacks up against others in its class.

2. Cars.com
2008 Nissan Quest Summary
Editors of Cars.com

There’s not much in the way of market comparison here, but editors at Cars.com do provide a brief, easy-to-read list of the pros and cons of the 2008 Nissan Quest, as well as outlining the features that set it apart from other minivans.

3. Consumer Guide.com
2008 Nissan Quest Review
Editors of ConsumerGuide.com

Consumer Guide doesn't produce feature-type reviews. Instead, test scores are presented in charts and numerical ratings. However, ConsumerGuide.com is one of the best sources for info on specs, options and engine information, along with vehicle pricing. There is a detailed section on the 2008 Nissan Quest minivan.

4. Edmunds.com
2007 Nissan Quest Review
Editors of Edmunds.com

Edmunds.com hasn’t yet updated their reviews to reflect the changes to the 2008 model, nor do they test the 2007 Nissan Quest in a head-to-head roundup. They do make some comparisons to the competition, however. Testers rate the Quest minivan on measures such as cargo space, comfort for all passengers, handling, engine and features, and editors also briefly discuss previous model years -- helpful if you're also considering an earlier model of the Nissan Quest minivan.

5. Automobile.com
2007 Nissan Quest Review
Editors of Automobile.com
Sept. 25, 2007

This review covers the 2007 model rather than the newest Nissan Quest, and isn’t really comparative in nature, but it provides a much more detailed description of this minivan’s features and specifications than a number of updated reviews.

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