2011 Nissan Quest Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Quest years
- About as many complaints as other years 11th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan Quest. That ranks 11th out of 21 Quest model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (25 complaints, 38%), typically at around 6,200 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 66owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Nissan Quest problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 25 | 38% | 6,200 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 15% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 15% | 96,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 14% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 14% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 12% | 78,348 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 9% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 6% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | 104,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 3% | 5,155 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 82,287 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 140,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Nissan Quest recalls (1)
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Electrical system:software; fuel system, gasoline
Problem: 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 â¼ tank fuel or less, there may be an insufficient supply of fuel to the engine. As a result, the engine may stall.
Risk: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Gwinnett Place Nissan / Quest Recall (AQ12003) — opened Oct 25, 2012, closed Dec 12, 2014.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Iâve experienced a complete brake failure and near collision involving my family. I have sent a formal written complaint to Nissan Corporate and I need to open a safety case immediately.â We were exiting the freeway when the brakes went to the floor. I tried to pump the breaks, that did not…
My vehicle is experiencing the issue under Recall NHTSA ID 12V076000: fuel supply issue that could cause engine stalling. Specifically, due to a programming error, the fuel pump might not supply enough fuel to the engine when driving at slow speeds or idling downhill with a ¼ tank or less of fuel.
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started jerking and became inoperable. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact…
Van became sluggish when coming to the busy intersection. When I tried to accelerate when light changed, engine light came on and van would not go over 5mph. I was almost hit. Codes were run by a mechanic. Four internal transmission codes are present. Was told that the Quest has a transmission…
If I push the brakes to make the car stop, then try to have it accelerate again, like at a stop sign or anything, the gas pedal feels like itâs not doing anything, and the car doesnât start for like 5 seconds, then when it does it goes about 5 mph for like 500 feet, then it goes back to normal…
Other Nissan Quest years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Quest | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 Quest | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 Quest | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 Quest | 18 | 0 |
| 2013 Quest | 18 | 0 |
| 2012 Quest | 93 | 1 |
| 2011 | 66 | 1 |
| 2009 Quest | 22 | 2 |
| 2008 Quest | 50 | 3 |
| 2007 Quest | 228 | 1 |
| 2006 Quest | 74 | 1 |
| 2005 Quest | 82 | 2 |
| 2004 Quest | 445 | 4 |
| 2002 Quest | 29 | 0 |
| 2001 Quest | 42 | 1 |
| 2000 Quest | 87 | 2 |
| 1999 Quest | 118 | 4 |
| 1998 Quest | 41 | 1 |
| 1997 Quest | 89 | 2 |
| 1996 Quest | 134 | 2 |
| 1995 Quest | 167 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Quest?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 25 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Nissan Quest?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Nissan Quest a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Quest model years, the 2011 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.