Nissan Quest Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 131 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Nissan Quest across 11 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (78). The words owners use most often: “fuel gauge” (41% of reports).
- 131fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,100typical repair cost reported by owners
- 26%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel gauge: mentioned in 54 of 131 complaints (41%)
- Tank gas: mentioned in 22 of 131 complaints (17%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Nissan Quest at $1,100, and half of them between $990 and $1,300.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2016), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 109 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 131 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Nissan Quest fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Quest | 1 | 8% | 34,878 |
| 2014 Quest | 1 | 6% | 85,000 |
| 2012 Quest | 16 | 17% | 65,000 |
| 2011 Quest | 9 | 14% | 82,500 |
| 2009 Quest | 5 | 23% | 94,250 |
| 2008 Quest | 11 | 22% | 110,500 |
| 2007 Quest | 78 | 34% | 110,000 |
| 2005 Quest | 2 | 2% | 107,000 |
| 2004 Quest | 4 | 1% | 130,000 |
| 1998 Quest | 1 | 2% | 143,535 |
| 1996 Quest | 3 | 2% | 165,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Nissan Quest. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I bought my van in March of this year (2026) and the fuel gauge will either show that the tank is almost empty (gas light on) or full. Sometimes it will show an accurate gas reading and other times it shows the gas tank is full. I am going to a dealership in the morning to see about getting it…
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…
Check engine light came on and says fuel level sensor circuit a low
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Quests have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 131 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Nissan Quest. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Quest fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Nissan Quest?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,100 (half paid between $990 and $1,300), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Nissan Quest?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gauge”, in 54 of 131 complaints, followed by “tank gas” (22).
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