2014 Nissan Quest reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Nissan Quest holds 18 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 2 per year. Quest years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 2 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

2012 Nissan Quest
Photo by Mr.choppers, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0
Complaints

18

Per year

2

Recalls

0

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (7 of 18), then Electrical system (5) and Structure (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Quest has 18 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2015 has 12 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

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 2014 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)

Powertrain
7
Electrical system
5
Structure
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Seat belts
1
Seats
1
Speed control
1
Steering
1
Suspension
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that while at a red light, once the light turned green, the contact had to depress the accelerator pedal several times, and 5 seconds afterward,s the vehicle…"
    Engine and engine cooling, Speed control · filed 2026-01-06
  • "Sent the van to Nissan for ABS recall repair and also got my serpentine belt replaced. The check engine light went on when I got the car back. I got a P0840 code which is for transmission pressure sensor. Nissan said I…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system · filed 2022-11-12
  • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HESITATED, JERKED, AND FAILED TO PROPERLY SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE…"
    Powertrain · filed 2020-06-29
  • "UPON ACCELERATING FROM A STATIONARY POSITION AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE DRIVER WAS TURNING RIGHT, AND SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER WHERE SHE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. AFTER…"
    Powertrain · filed 2020-02-28
  • "TAKATA RECALL. WORRIED THAT SEAT BELTS WILL EXPLODE WHEN FAMILY IS TRAVELING IN VAN. NO WAY SEAT BELTS CAN TELL US THEY WILL EXPLODE IN 1 WEEK OR EXPLODE NOW! WHY CAN'T YOU REPLACE ALL OF THE SEAT BELTS BEFORE SOMEONE…"
    Seat belts · filed 2019-08-12

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 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
Quest 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 19 25 21 MPG $3100

Specs and fitment

Fourth generation (RE52), 2012–2017
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Nissan Quest reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Nissan Quest holds 18 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 2 per year. Quest years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 2 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

What are common problems with a 2014 Nissan Quest?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (7 of 18), then Electrical system (5) and Structure (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.

Is the 2014 Nissan Quest more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Quest has 18 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2015 has 12 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Nissan Quest been recalled?

NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2014 Nissan Quest.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Nissan Quest?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2014 Nissan Quest with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Nissan Quest get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 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.