2015 Nissan Quest reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2015 Nissan Quest has 12 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Quest years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

2012 Nissan Quest
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Complaints

12

Per year

0

Recalls

0

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (3 of 12), then Powertrain (3) and Air bags (1). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Quest has 18 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2016 has 13 complaints, 2 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

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 2015 Nissan Quest. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (0)

No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Complaints by component (12 total)

Electrical system
3
Powertrain
3
Air bags
1
Engine
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Exterior lighting
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Service brakes
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The front passenger door actuator stopped working so that you can lock and unlock the door. I saw that there is a lawsuit for other Nissan models of the same year for issues with the same part and figured it might all…"
    Electrical system · filed 2025-10-13
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started overheating and jerking with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle started smoking, and the contact…"
    Engine and engine cooling · filed 2023-08-10
  • "Well the problem is unknown to nissan and I filed a complaint with the BBB, and it is not resolved, the Mechanics at the Nissan in Hammond La, said they could not find the problem and in Mccomb Ms, The Mechanics stated…"
    Electrical system · filed 2023-04-12
  • "Transmission shudder at 1000-1500 rpm."
    Powertrain, Unknown or other · filed 2022-10-31
  • "The passenger side curtain airbag spontaneously stopped working. The airbag warning light started flashing on the dashboard, and we took it in to the dealership. They reset the code warning, but the light came on again.…"
    Air bags · filed 2022-02-01

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 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 20 27 22 MPG $2950

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 2015 Nissan Quest reliable?

The 2015 Nissan Quest has 12 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Quest years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

What are common problems with a 2015 Nissan Quest?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (3 of 12), then Powertrain (3) and Air bags (1). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2015 Nissan Quest more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Quest has 18 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2016 has 13 complaints, 2 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Nissan Quest been recalled?

NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2015 Nissan Quest.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Nissan Quest?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2015 Nissan Quest with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Nissan Quest get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Nissan Quest is 22 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.