2017 Nissan Quest reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2017 Nissan Quest holds 6 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 6 Quest years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (2 of 6), then Air bags (1) and Electrical system (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.
The 2016 Quest has 13 complaints, 2 per year. The 2017 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 2017 Nissan Quest. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (6 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Terrible paint peeling on the hood and rear. No accidents or anything that would cause peeling paint. Color is white."
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"Driving our van out of town, we started having problems with the transmission 2 hours into our drive. We have never had problems out of the transmission. When we accelerate from a stop it would give a shutter and…"
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"Air bag light went off beginning of Nov 2023. Took to the dealership, they diagnosed the air bag module and harness as bad. Paid $2k to replace that, took 2 days for part to arrive. Fast forward, mid December 2023, air…"
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"I was driving on the roadway when I felt a jolt and my 2017 Nissan Quest suddenly would not accelerate. I was almost rear-ended and had to come to a stop in a moving lane of traffic. I had no warning lights or previous…"
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"The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that all the windows inadvertently failed to operate as needed. The contact also stated that she attempted to operate the HVAC system and noticed an abnormal…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2017 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 2017 Nissan Quest reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2017 Nissan Quest holds 6 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 6 Quest years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2017 Nissan Quest?
The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (2 of 6), then Air bags (1) and Electrical system (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.
Is the 2017 Nissan Quest more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2016 Quest has 13 complaints, 2 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.
Has the 2017 Nissan Quest been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2017 Nissan Quest.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Nissan Quest?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2017 Nissan Quest with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2017 Nissan Quest get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 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.