Quest (RE52)
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Complaints by Engine Code
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Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Nissan Quest, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2011-2017 Nissan Quest
On a used 2011-2017 Nissan Quest, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the transmission and drivetrain (64), the fuel system (56) and the electrical system (40). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 64 owner complaints on the 2011-2017 Nissan Quest about the transmission and drivetrain.
- Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 56 owner complaints on the 2011-2017 Nissan Quest about the fuel system.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 40 owner complaints on the 2011-2017 Nissan Quest about the electrical system.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 33 owner complaints on the 2011-2017 Nissan Quest about the engine.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the trunk or hatch. Check the latches, the seals and the gaps between panels.Minor. NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on the 2011-2017 Nissan Quest about the body and structure.
Recalls (1)
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 29, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 21, 2012. DUE TO SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING, WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS OR IDLING ON A DECLINE WITH ¼ TANK FUEL OR LESS, THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE MAY STALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2011-2017 Nissan Quest complaints?
Owners have filed 225 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011-2017 Nissan Quest. The systems they name most often are the transmission, the fuel system and the electrical system.
Is the 2011-2017 Nissan Quest a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 225 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011-2017 Nissan Quest. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011-2017 Nissan Quest have?
NHTSA has 225 owner complaints on file for the 2011-2017 Nissan Quest as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2011-2017 Nissan Quest?
NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2011-2017 Nissan Quest vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Nissan Quest?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the transmission, the fuel system and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Quest have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2011-2017 Nissan Quest. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 225 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.