Sell your 2005 Nissan Quest for cash

The 2005 Nissan Quest is a minivan that came with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine. At 21 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2005 Nissan Quest at a glance

Body styleMinivan - 2WD
Engines3.5L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Automatic 5-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy16–17 city / 23–24 highway / 19 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,550 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂468 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA2 configurations
Age21 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 21 years old, most of a 2005 Quest's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a minivan, it's heavier than a typical car, and scrap weight is a big part of any junk offer. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Quest. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the engine, typically around 120,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2005 Nissan Quest recalls

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2005 Nissan Quest. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

SeatsOct 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V480000

On certain mini vans equipped with a folding third row rear seat, when the third row seat is raised from its stowed position, it engages striker brackets, one on each side of the seat cushion. The fold-away striker loop is welded to a mounting bracket. The striker may become detached from its mounting bracket due to a broken weld at…

Risk: If the third row seat striker weld fails, the striker could separate from the mounting bracket. Striker separation could affect the risk of injury in certain types of crashes.

SeatsOct 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V474000

On certain mini vans, there is a seat adjustment mechanism that contains exposed moving components located at the rear inside edge of the second row seat.

Risk: When the operator attempts seat adjustment, a finger may be pinched in the moving seat adjustment mechanism which could cause an injury.

Common 2005 Quest problems

Owners have filed 82 complaints about the 2005 Nissan Quest with NHTSA. 3 reports involved a crash and 2 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 5 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Engine15
  • Electrical System12
  • Power Train11
  • Unknown or Other6
  • Seats5
  • Air Bags4

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Engine120,000 mi
  • Electrical System51,000 mi
  • Power Train114,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other141,000 mi
  • Seats10,000 mi
  • Air Bags109,000 mi

2005 Nissan Quest service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 85 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2005 Nissan Quest. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System13
  • Engine and Engine Cooling6
  • Equipment4
  • Fuel System4
  • Gasoline4
  • Service Brakes4

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2026 · NTB09-131C

    CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate/L

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2026 · NTB09-131C

    CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate/L

  • Service campaignSep 2024 · NTB23-080D

    Voluntary safety recall campaign 2004-2012 armada, titan, and 2004-2009 Quest; driver air bag cover campaign id #: pc944, pc946, pc947, pc949 applied vehicles: 2004-2012

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2024 · NTB10-066C

    CAN COMMUNICATION CODES - DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2005 Nissan Quest.

Air BagsPE08004 · opened Jan 2008, closed May 2008

Side air bag non-deployment

The subject vehicles are equipped with optional seat-mounted side air bags.all vehicles are equipped with standard frontal air bags and side air curtains.installation of the incorrect SRS diagnosis sensor unit does not impair deployment of the frontal air bag and side air curtain in the event of a crash.no reports of n

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Selling a 2005 Quest: questions

How much is a 2005 Nissan Quest worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2005 Quest that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2005 Quests that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2005 Quest with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Nissan Quest; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2005 Quest?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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