2017 Nissan Quest Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 22, 2025 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Quest years
Not enough data 21st of 21 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Quest. That ranks 21st out of 21 Quest model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 fire. 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 2017 Nissan Quest problems

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

Power Train2
Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Seat Belts1 · ~44,000 mi
Structure1
Visibility1 · ~44,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train233%———
Air Bags117%———
Electrical System117%———
Seat Belts117%44,000——
Structure117%———
Visibility117%44,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 2 complaints
2021: 1202112022: 1202212023: 1202312024: 2202422025: 120251

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2017 Nissan Quest recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 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.

Terrible paint peeling on the hood and rear. No accidents or anything that would cause peeling paint. Color is white.

Structure · received Dec 22, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11706538

Driving our van out of town, we started having problems with the transmission 2 hours into our drive. We have never had problems out of the transmission. When we accelerate from a stop it would give a shutter and sometimes a pop. It was very dangerous turning into the traffic as it was shuttering…

Power Train · received Mar 9, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11576410

Air bag light went off beginning of Nov 2023. Took to the dealership, they diagnosed the air bag module and harness as bad. Paid $2k to replace that, took 2 days for part to arrive. Fast forward, mid December 2023, air bag light on again. Take back to dealership and now the passenger side air bag…

Air Bags · received Jan 3, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11563349

I was driving on the roadway when I felt a jolt and my 2017 Nissan Quest suddenly would not accelerate. I was almost rear-ended and had to come to a stop in a moving lane of traffic. I had no warning lights or previous symptoms, and my Quest has about 80,000 miles. I had my vehicle towed to a local…

Power Train · received Mar 17, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11512336

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that all the windows inadvertently failed to operate as needed. The contact also stated that she attempted to operate the HVAC system and noticed an abnormal odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the air filters were…

Seat Belts · received Dec 6, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11496208

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Quest?

Owners most often report power train, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Nissan Quest?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.