SERVICE INFORMATION Temporary tire Flat Spotting is common on New Dealer In-Stock vehicles that have not been occasionally moved. Flat Spotting can occur after the vehicle has been parked (not moved) for a few days, or longer. In most cases it is temporary. In extreme cases it can be permanent. Vehicles should be moved every 30 days, in one direction only, enough to rotate the tires 90° (see Figure 1). Moving vehicles as shown will prevent tire Flat Spotting. See this bulletin for further detail.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2012 Nissan Quest tires problems
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Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$150
When does it fail?
Of the 5 tires complaints filed for the 2012 Nissan Quest, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA tires complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 12 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering tires on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Nissan is conducting a Vehicle Service Campaign on certain 2011-13 Quest vehicles to provide an Owner?s Manual supplement updating tire cable information based on tire size.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Nissan is conducting a Vehicle Service Campaign on certain 2011-13 Quest vehicles to provide an Owner?s Manual supplement updating tire cable information based on tire size.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗NISSAN: INFORMATION REGARDING TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) AND LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM (LTPWS) FOR SENSOR LEAKS, AIR PRESSURE CHANGES WITH ALTITUDE AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, AFTERMARKET WHEELS, RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE CAUSING NO DATA CONDITION AND INFLATING/DEFLATING TIRES WITH TPMS/LTPWS SENSORS. MODEL ALL. NO MODELS YEARS.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
I have 20,000 miles on my car and my tires need replacing! I purchased it new in april 2012. I have had it for a year and a half. I drive it carefully and have the tires rotated when needed. I had a flat on monday on my way to work. That evening I had it looked at for repair. It cannot be repaired. The tire tread is very low. They are bridgestone turanza. I bought a van because I'm…
Had tires trouble with your 2012 Nissan Quest?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the tires problem on the 2012 Nissan Quest?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $150 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the tires typically fail?
Based on the 5 complaints filed, tires issues most often appear around 23,400 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $150 for tires repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to tires?
No active recalls currently cover tires issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2012/Nissan/Quest.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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