Nissan Quest vs Volkswagen Routan
The Volkswagen Routan is more fuel-efficient at 20 MPG combined, against 19 MPG for the Nissan Quest. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,000 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Nissan Quest | Volkswagen Routan | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 29 | 461 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 2 and 1 | 7 and 5 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 81,000 miles | 66,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 24 | 17 and 25 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,350 | $3,350 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 29 complaints for the Nissan Quest and 461 for the Volkswagen Routan. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 2 for the Nissan Quest, 6 for the Volkswagen Routan.