2016 Nissan QuestProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2016 Nissan Quest, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 13, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2016 Nissan Quest has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2016 Nissan Quest recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2016 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
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- Caution
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- Not rated
2016 Nissan Quest safety ratings
2016 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
What Quest owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 2023 the car did not have as much pick up power like it used to and had a…
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.
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 began to shake the entire vehicle. The contact removed his foot from the…
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