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2017 Nissan Quest

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Quest.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2017 Nissan Quest is an SUV equipped with an automatic transmission featuring variable gear ratios and an engine that requires 4.8 quarts of 0W-20 oil. This model delivers an EPA-rated fuel economy of 20/27/22 mpg. With zero recalls and only six total owner complaints concentrated in the power train, this model year sits near the low end of a complaint history that spanned from 1991 to 2017, peaking at 445 complaints in 2004.

Model year201720162015201420132012201120092008

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/27/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 550 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/55TR18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165460Z000
Spark plug22401EW61C
Front wiper blades288903WS0A alt 288903WS1A
Serpentine belt117206TA0A
Thermostat1305031U00 alt 212009HP0A
Cabin air filter272771JA0A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 27 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Quest of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.9–8.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.90 sec — 2014 LE
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014LE 3.5L V67.90 sec16.10 sec260 hpFWD
2011LE 3.5L V67.90 sec16.10 sec260 hpFWD
2011LE 3.5L V68.00 sec16.10 sec260 hpFWD
2011LE 3.5L V68.30 sec16.40 sec260 hpFWD
2011LE 3.5L V68.40 sec16.50 sec260 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse Nissan CVT fluid NS-3
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.3
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity12.0
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.8 qt
Power Steering FluidGenuine NISSAN E-PSF

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)76.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)25.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 1ST
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts23

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts33.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.98-2.20 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity8.50 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

RPM@IDLE rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 54; Rear: 32
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 90; Rear: 62
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.024; Rear: .551
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0006
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.0016; Rear: 0.002
Maximum Drum Diameter7.520

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 5 stages
1Bolts 7-1017 in
2Bolts 1-6104 in
3All bolts52 in
4Bolts 1-680–104 in
5Bolts 7-1074–91 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
114.0-15.0 ft. lbs.14–15 ft. lbs
290.0-95.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
2+ 90
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B. Point A = 11.00 mm from thread end and point B = 48.00 mm from thread end. If either diameter is less than 0.11 mm Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

172.0 ft. lbs.72 ft. lbs
2Loosen bolts 360 degrees in reverse order360 degrees
329 ft. lbs.29 ft. lbs
4103 degrees103 degrees
5103 degrees-103 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
126.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
290.0
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6.01.5 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Nissan Quest sits at the end of its model run with the cleanest federal record of the modern years shown: just 6 complaints, zero recalls, zero investigations, and 96 TSBs. Compared with the immediately preceding 2015 and 2016 model years (12 and 13 complaints respectively, both with zero recalls), 2017 continues a downward complaint trend that began after the 2012 peak of 93 complaints and zero recalls. Across the 2011–2017 span, recalls and investigations disappear entirely after 2012, while complaints steadily fall from 93 to 6, suggesting the later years carried less reported trouble. The 2017 top complaints are spread across Power Train (2), Structure (1), Air Bags (1), and Visibility/Seat Belts (1), with one fire complaint and no crash-related complaints, though the data doesn't specify root causes. Given its position as the final, lowest-complaint year in the record with no recalls or open investigations, the 2017 Quest is the most favorable model year shown to buy used.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
96
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
6
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 6 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Power Train2
Structure1
Air Bags1
Visibility,Seat Belts1
Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 96 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB12-103I2024-06-06Power TrainCVT/TCM CALIBRATION DATA “WRITE” PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT…
NTB13-107G2024-05-20Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB13-027D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Quest take?

4.8 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Quest have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Quest get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 22 combined mpg.