2013 Nissan Quest Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 15, 2021 · 18 owner complaints analyzed

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.

Nissan Quest
NISSAN QUEST RE52 China. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2013 Nissan Quest problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train9 · ~101,000 mi
Unknown or Other3 · ~99,000 mi
Structure2 · ~9,197 mi
Tires2 · ~11,500 mi
Wheels2 · ~2,505 mi
Electrical System1 · ~4,000 mi
Seat Belts1
Service Brakes1 · ~103,572 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~101,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train950%101,000——
Unknown or Other317%99,000——
Structure211%9,197——
Tires211%11,500——
Wheels211%2,505——
Electrical System16%4,000——
Seat Belts16%———
Service Brakes16%103,572——
Vehicle Speed Control16%101,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 3 complaints
2014: 2201422015: 3201532017: 1201712018: 3201832019: 3201932020: 3202032021: 320213

n = 18 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2013 Nissan Quest recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Nissan Quest.

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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.

Seat Belts · received Nov 15, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11440575

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…

Service Brakes · received Feb 24, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11397804

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.

Structure · received Jan 11, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11387551

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

Power Train · received Jul 28, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11341757

Cvt transmission complete failure

Power Train · received Jul 28, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11341764

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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.