No. Nissan Quest minivans, produced for North America from the 1990s through the mid-2010s, used traditional automatic transmissions rather than CVTs. CVTs appear in many other Nissan models, but not in the Quest lineup.
The Nissan Quest has spanned four generations, evolving in styling and powertrains while sticking with conventional automatics. For readers weighing reliability, maintenance, and driving feel, this distinction matters because CVTs operate differently from traditional automatics.
Generations and transmissions
Here is a compact snapshot of the transmission type by Quest generation.
- 1993–1998: 4-speed automatic
- 1999–2002: 4-speed automatic
- 2004–2009: 4-speed automatic
- 2011–2016: 4-speed automatic
Across all production years in the North American Quest lineup, Nissan relied on conventional automatics rather than a CVT.
Context: CVTs in Nissan's broader lineup
Nissan began using its widely deployed Xtronic CVT in several models starting in the late 2000s and 2010s, including the Altima, Sentra, Versa, Rogue, and Murano. While CVTs offer fuel-economy benefits and smooth acceleration, the Quest minivan did not adopt this technology.
Notes for buyers and owners
If you are shopping for a used Quest, you will not encounter a CVT on any model year; maintenance considerations center on traditional automatic transmissions. If you specifically want a Nissan with a CVT, you would need to look at other models in Nissan's current or recent lineup.
Summary
In summary, the Nissan Quest never used a CVT. Its transmissions across generations were conventional automatics (4-speed, with no CVT option). For buyers seeking a Nissan minivan with a CVT, alternatives outside the Quest family should be considered.