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2012 Nissan QuestProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 93 owner complaints about the 2012 Nissan Quest, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 22, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Nissan Quest has problems
93 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
28Power train
18Electrical system
16Fuel/propulsion system
13Engine3 crash/fire/injury
9Structure1 crash/fire/injury
8Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
6Service brakes
5Tires
4Air bags
1810 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 28 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 0 |
| Engine | 13 | 3 |
| Structure | 9 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 2 |
| Tires | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 18 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2012 Nissan Quest recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
82kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 21 power train complaints. 62% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2under 30k miles13under 100k miles8100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other Quest year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Quest median. How we score
'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'04'05'06'07'08'09'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2012 Nissan Quest safety ratings
2012 Nissan Quest VAN FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Nissan Quest, and the recalls they led to.
- Gwinnett Place Nissan / Quest RecallNo recall
In owners' words
What Quest owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My van is not accelerating properly, it seems to idle out and does not go over 20 mph it idles on acceleration decline. i could not get out of way fast enough if traffic was busy.
The CVT transmission on this vehicle has failed. The vehicle is jerking and and stalls while driving. If I'm at a light stopped and the light changes to go, the vehicle won't move unless I put my foot all the way down on the accelerator then it Jenks and starts to move. I took it to Sheridan Nissan…
Have fixed myself Ac compressor kit about 97,051miles on [XXX], maf sensor, two vvt solenoids having driven it 20,000 miles in five years trying to rid light. Nov 2019 purchased at 94,719 miles. Roberts nissan of manchester, tn checked and serviced on [XXX] at 95,186 milles in excellent condition.…
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