1997 Nissan Quest

US · Special Purpose Vehicles

The 1997 Nissan Quest is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 3.0L 6-cylinder ((FFS))
Power: Not available
Torque: Not available
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Seating: Not available

Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

3.0L 6-cylinder ((FFS))

Power Output

Not available

Peak Torque

Not available

Combined Economy

18 MPG US (13.1 L/100 km) · EPA

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

AUTOMATIC

Capacity

Not available

Exterior Dimensions

Not available

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	3.0L 6-cylinder ((FFS))
Displacement	3.0 L
Cylinders	6
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Not available from our sources: Aspiration, Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	4
Drivetrain	FWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)
Highway	22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

3.0L · FWD · 4-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 20, 2026.

00V419001: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE ALLOWS AIR TO VENT FROM THE FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING. CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE VENT HOSE. IF (1) THE FUEL TANK IS OVERFILLED, NOT ALLOWING EXCESS FUEL IN THE VENT HOSE TO FLOW BACK INTO THE TANK, (2) THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE AFTER REFUELING AND, (3) THERE IS SUBSEQUENTLY SIGNIFICANT HEATING OF THE FUEL TANK, THE…
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
Reported December 15, 2000. View on NHTSA
97V184002: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES SUPPLIED BY GNB TECHNOLOGIES. THESE BATTERIES HAVE A DEFECTIVE NEGATIVE POST THAT CAN CAUSE ACID LEAKAGE AND RELATED CORROSION DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. UNTIL A NEW BATTERY IS OBTAINED, OWNERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO "JUMP START" THESE BATTERIES.
Reported October 28, 1997. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 19, 2026

Data verified: October 20, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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1998 Nissan Quest
Gasoline
3.0L 6-cylinder · FWD
18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1997 Nissan Quest have?

3.0L 6-cylinder ((FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1997 Nissan Quest?

Combined fuel economy is 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1997 Nissan Quest front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 1997 Nissan Quest?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 20, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.