Nissan Quest years to avoid and best years
Newer Nissan Quest years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2012 has the most complaints per year, at 7 (93 complaints). From 2015 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2017 at 0 (from 6 complaints), 2015 at 0 (from 12 complaints), and 2016 at 2 (from 13 complaints). On the 2012 Nissan Quest, 21 of 93 complaints name Powertrain.
Data as of .
Nissan Quest reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Nissan Quest. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 → Fewest | 0 | 6 | 0 | Powertrain | 22 |
| 2016 → Fewest | 2 | 13 | 0 | Powertrain | 22 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 0 | 12 | 0 | Electrical system | 22 |
| 2014 → | 2 | 18 | 0 | Powertrain | 21 |
| 2013 → | 2 | 18 | 0 | Powertrain | 21 |
| 2012 → Most | 7 | 93 | 1 | Powertrain | 21 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Minivan
- Oil
- 5W-30 (VQ35DE; about 4.9 qt with filter) · 4.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/65R16 or 235/55R18 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 12V-076 covers certain 2011-2012 Nissan Quest vehicles: due to software programming, while driving at slow speeds or idling on a decline with about a quarter tank of fuel or less, there may be an insufficient supply of fuel to the engine, causing a stall. The campaign lists 23,531 vehicles; dealers reprogram the fuel-pump control module.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Quest years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2017 at 0 (from 6 complaints), 2015 at 0 (from 12 complaints), and 2016 at 2 (from 13 complaints).
Which Nissan Quest year has the most owner complaints?
2012 has the most complaints per year, at 7 (93 complaints). On the 2012 Nissan Quest, 21 of 93 complaints name Powertrain.
How do Nissan Quest owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Nissan Quest years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2015 on, complaints per year fall.
What engine oil does a Nissan Quest use?
The 3.5L VQ35DE commonly takes 5W-30, about 4.9 qt with filter—confirm the filler cap and owner's manual.
What tire sizes does a Nissan Quest use?
OEM sizes commonly include 225/65R16 and 235/55R18 depending on trim.
What fuel-system software recall covers certain Quests?
Recall 12V-076 covers certain 2011-2012 Nissan Quest vehicles for software that can allow a fuel-pump concern at slow speeds or idle on a decline with a low fuel level.