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Used Nissan Quest: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Nissan Quest from 2011 to 2017: what each year typically sells for (about $5,500 to $9,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2013–2017. Look harder at or skip 2011–2012.
2011–2017 Nissan Quest
A plush, quiet minivan with a smooth six-cylinder engine, an upscale cabin and a flat-folding load floor.
Years to target: 2013–2017. Look harder at or skip: 2011–2012. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $5,500* | Look harder | Not rated | ~155,000 |
| 2012 | $6,000 | Look harder | Not rated | ~145,000 |
| 2013 | $6,500 | Target | Not rated | ~135,000 |
| 2014 | $7,500 | Target | Not rated | ~125,000 |
| 2015 | $8,000 | Target | Not rated | ~115,000 |
| 2016 | $8,500 | Target | Not rated | ~105,000 |
| 2017 | $9,000* | Target | Not rated | ~95,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2011: owner complaints spike (66, mostly the fuel system).
- 2012: owner complaints spike (93, mostly the transmission).
- Cargo space behind the third row is small, the CVT is a weak point, and parts availability and resale suffer from low sales.
The trim we'd park in our garage
The SV is the value pick with power sliding doors and a rear camera, while the SL adds leather, heated seats and a power liftgate.
On the test drive
Check the CVT for shudder or whining and confirm the power sliding doors and liftgate operate smoothly. Ask whether the CVT fluid has been changed, and feel for shudder or hesitation when pulling away.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.