2013 Nissan Quest reliability
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Nissan Quest over 14 years — 2 per year. The other Quest years sit at about the same rate: their median is 2 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (9 of 18), then Structure (2) and Tires (2).
The 2012 Quest has 93 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2014 has 18 complaints, 2 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Nissan Quest. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (18 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Rear seat belt does not protect my child in both left and right.The left side doesn't even stop from a hard brake."
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"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…"
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"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."
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"CVT TRANSMISSION COMPLETE FAILURE"
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"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…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Nissan Quest VAN FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Quest | 3.5L, 6-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG | $3100 |
Specs and fitment
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Nissan Quest reliable?
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Nissan Quest over 14 years — 2 per year. The other Quest years sit at about the same rate: their median is 2 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2013 Nissan Quest?
The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (9 of 18), then Structure (2) and Tires (2).
Is the 2013 Nissan Quest more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2012 Quest has 93 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2014 has 18 complaints, 2 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014.
Has the 2013 Nissan Quest been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2013 Nissan Quest.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Nissan Quest?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2013 Nissan Quest with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2013 Nissan Quest get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Nissan Quest is 21 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
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.