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1998 Nissan Quest

US · Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD

The 1998 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 Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.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
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
3.0L 6-cylinder
Combined Economy
18 MPG US (13.1 L/100 km) · EPA
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine3.0L 6-cylinder
Displacement3.0 L
Cylinders6
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears4
DrivetrainFWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
City16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)
Highway21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

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

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 5, 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

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 10, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 10, 2026

Data verified: November 10, 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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    18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1998 Nissan Quest have?

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

What is the fuel economy of the 1998 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 1998 Nissan Quest front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 1998 Nissan Quest?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 5, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.