2013 Nissan Quest Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Quest years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 17th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Nissan Quest. That ranks 17th out of 21 Quest model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (9 complaints, 50%), typically at around 101,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 18owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 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 | 9 | 50% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 17% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 11% | 9,197 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 11% | 11,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 11% | 2,505 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | 103,572 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | 101,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Nissan Quest recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Nissan Quest.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Rear seat belt does not protect my child in both left and right.The left side doesn't even stop from a hard brake.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan quest. The contact stated while driving 5 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would attempt to stop but continued moving forward. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer. The manufacturer was…
2013pearl white nissan quest was purchased new. Paint is peeling off on the hood and rear lift door showing primed or metal surface. Vehicle was stationary during this process.
Driving down the freeway, transmission gave out as we were pulling into the exit. Were able to cruise to a read. Cvt complete failure at 95,852 miles. Have always loved nissan but have had two major issues in the last few months that have left a bad taste
Cvt transmission complete failure
Other Nissan Quest years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Quest | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 Quest | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 Quest | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 Quest | 18 | 0 |
| 2013 | 18 | 0 |
| 2012 Quest | 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 2013 Nissan Quest?
Owners most often report power train, unknown or other, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Nissan Quest?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 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 2013 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.