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ProblemsByVin File / 2012-NISSAN-QUEST
2012 · nissan

nissan Quest problems

1 safety recall. 93 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
7.6 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

powertrain
28 reports · avg $2,500
moderate
electrical
15 reports · avg $850
moderate
engine
9 reports · avg $3,100
severe
body
8 reports · avg $1,500
severe
tires
5 reports · avg $150
moderate
fuel system
4 reports · avg $1,200
severe
airbags
3 reports · avg $1,100
severe
cruise control
3 reports · avg $600
severe

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2012 Quest · powertrain
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN QUEST. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FUEL TANK GAUGE INDICATED THAT THE TANK WAS EMPTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO HOURS AFTER FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK, THE TANK WOULD BE EMPTY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS…
12/27/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11163697.0
2012 Quest · electrical
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN QUEST. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AND SLOWING DOWN IN TRAFFIC, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT HESITATED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE…
12/10/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11288100.0
2012 Quest · electrical
I WAS PARKED ON A SLOPE, WITH ABOUT 1/8 A TANK OF GAS AND THE VAN WOULD NOT START. I WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AFTER I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND ROLLED IT TO LEVEL GROUND. I GOOGLED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL, WHICH I WAS NEVER INFORMED ABOUT. I TOOK THE VAN…
12/10/2012 · NHTSA ODI #10487873.0
2012 Quest · powertrain
My van is not accelerating properly, it seems to idle out and does not go over 20 mph it idles on acceleration decline. i could not get out of way fast enough if traffic was busy.
12/08/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11629506.0

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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 12V076000 29/02/2012

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 29, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 21, 2012

VEHICLE STALLING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-647-7261.

Common questions

Is the 2012 Nissan Quest reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2012 Nissan Quest is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2012 Nissan Quest?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 28 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Nissan Quest has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2012 Nissan Quest?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 93 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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