Nissan Quest years to avoid (and the best years)
220 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 recall across 6 model years, 2011 to 2016. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 220complaints
- 1recalls
- 7reported crashes
- 3reported fires
- 5reported injuries
Which Nissan Quest years should you avoid?
No Nissan Quest model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Nissan Quest year has 18 complaints on file. The busiest years are the 2012 (93) and 2011 (66).
What are the best Nissan Quest years?
The Nissan Quest years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2015 (12), 2016 (13) and 2014 (18). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 13 | 0.7× | 0 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2015 | 12 | 0.7× | 0 | 0 | 1 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2014 | 18 | 1.0× | 0 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2013 | 18 | 1.0× | 0 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2012 | 93 | 5.2× | 1 | 5 | 3 | Some concerns to check | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2011 | 66 | 3.7× | 1 | 2 | 1 | Some concerns to check | Fuel system |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 66 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain50 (76%)
- Electrical & infotainment6 (9%)
- Brakes4 (6%)
- Airbags & seat belts3 (5%)
- Steering, suspension & tires1 (2%)
Recalls (1)
Electrical system · 12V076000 · Feb 2012 · model years 2011, 2012
VEHICLE STALLING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.