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Nissan Quest 3rd Gen (V42)

2004–2009 · V42 · van

Third-generation Quest, sold in the US 2004-2009. Built in Canton, MS on the Nissan FF-L platform shared with the Altima and Maxima of the same era. 3.5L VQ35DE V6 paired with a 4-speed automatic (2004-2006) or 5-speed automatic (2007-2009). FWD only. Known for the polarizing center-mounted instrument cluster and asymmetric dashboard, and for sliding doors on both sides.

Watch out: Build quality on early model years (2004-2005) is the recurring owner complaint, with NHTSA records showing recalls touching electrical, fuel, and powertrain systems. Owner reports of sliding-door motor failures and dashboard rattles are common across the run. VQ35DE timing chain stretch and oil consumption can show up at high mileage. Pre-purchase: cycle both sliding doors and the power liftgate, verify the IPDM under-hood relay module, and budget for front strut and control-arm work on any car over 100k.