2016 Nissan Quest reliability
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Quest over 11 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 (6 of 13), then Suspension (2) and Air bags (1).
The 2015 Quest has 12 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2017 has 6 complaints, 0 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2017.
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 2016 Nissan Quest. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (13 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Car need transmission replaced - there is no warning on car that transmission is having major issues (ie no check engine light). My car shakes on turning this has been on going since I purchased the car in 2017. In late…"
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"Check engine light appeared without warning and car would slow down and no longer accelerate on the highway. Took to the dealership and was told it needed a new transmission with only 64,000 miles of use."
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"The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact shifted the CVT transmission into low (L) manually. The contact stated that the vehicle began to vibrate and then…"
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"The control arms on the vehicle malfunctioned and had to be replaced. I typically lost control of steering causing the vehicle to jerk in one direction or the other. This was repaired almost a year ago. I had the…"
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"MY TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO DRIVE,ITS WILL REVERSE GREAT BUT WILL NOT MOVE IN DRIVE OR LOW"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2016 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 | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG | $2950 |
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 2016 Nissan Quest reliable?
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Quest over 11 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 2016 Nissan Quest?
The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (6 of 13), then Suspension (2) and Air bags (1).
Is the 2016 Nissan Quest more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2015 Quest has 12 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2017 has 6 complaints, 0 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2017.
Has the 2016 Nissan Quest been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2016 Nissan Quest.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Nissan Quest?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2016 Nissan Quest with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2016 Nissan Quest get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 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.