2012 Nissan Quest Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Quest years
- More complaints than other years 6th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Nissan Quest. That ranks 6th out of 21 Quest model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (28 complaints, 30%), typically at around 82,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 93owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 28 | 30% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 18 | 19% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 17% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 13 | 14% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 13% | 79,875 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 10% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 9% | 26,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 5% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 4% | 92,075 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 4% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 4% | 22,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | 320 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | 52,800 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% | 52,800 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 1,882 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 34 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 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.
I purchased the van and noticed that at times it would suddenly de-accelerate and drop from whatever speed im doing and refuse to speed up even if I press the gas peddle to the floor. Id come up to a stop sign and stop, then at times it wouldnt accelerate, even with the peddle to the floor, it…
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.
The CVT transmission on this vehicle has failed. The vehicle is jerking and and stalls while driving. If I'm at a light stopped and the light changes to go, the vehicle won't move unless I put my foot all the way down on the accelerator then it Jenks and starts to move. I took it to Sheridan Nissan…
Have fixed myself Ac compressor kit about 97,051miles on [XXX], maf sensor, two vvt solenoids having driven it 20,000 miles in five years trying to rid light. Nov 2019 purchased at 94,719 miles. Roberts nissan of manchester, tn checked and serviced on [XXX] at 95,186 milles in excellent condition…
The contact owed a 2012 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while shifting the vehicle into reverse, the vehicle launched forward at high speed without any warning. The contact pressed on the brake pedal, but it failed to stop the vehicle, causing the contact to loss control and drive into a ditch and…
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 | 93 | 1 |
| 2011 Quest | 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 2012 Nissan Quest?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 28 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Nissan Quest?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.