Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

66 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Minor
50

Most reports here involve sudden stalling.

sudden stalling 38transmission slipping 8
A recent report: My vehicle is experiencing the issue under Recall NHTSA ID 12V076000: fuel supply issue that could cause engine stalling. Specifically, due to a programming error, the fuel pump might not supply…
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My vehicle is experiencing the issue under Recall NHTSA ID 12V076000: fuel supply issue that could cause engine stalling. Specifically, due to a programming error, the fuel pump might not supply enough fuel to the engine when driving at slow speeds or idling downhill with a ¼ tank or less of fuel.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11666539 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Minor
6

Most reports here involve sudden stalling.

sudden stalling 2premature wear 1
A recent report: On April 19, 2022, I was driving home after picking up my son. The traffic was bumper to bumper. And as I sat in traffic, when I moved my foot from the brake to the accelerator, the vehicle would not…
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On April 19, 2022, I was driving home after picking up my son. The traffic was bumper to bumper. And as I sat in traffic, when I moved my foot from the brake to the accelerator, the vehicle would not move. So while sitting in traffic, and the traffic began to move, I could not move. So I turned the car off, and turned it back on, and I was able to move enough to get the vehicle on to the shoulder of traffic. My father came and changed the battery, and I was able to start the car and drive home, which was 30 minutes away. Two days later, same thing happened again. After driving the vehicle for a delivery, I was on my way to get some gas. And as I turned from one street to another, the vehicle stalled on me as I was turning slow. The vehicle would not start up at all. So I had to call a towing service to tow the vehicle home. According to some people online, the problem could be in the CVT transmission overheating, or it could possibly be a software issue. The 2011 Nissan Quest were a part of a recall, but when I put my VIN number in, it doesn't show my vehicle being one, but its doing what the recall was calling for. Our safety was put at risk, because the vehicle stalled in the middle of 2 busy highways, causing a safety risk for me and my son, but also causing a risk for others behind me in traffic, not knowing that my vehicle was stalled. There were no warning signs that popped up at all. The car just quit driving. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer. Right now it is just sitting in front of my house, until we figure out what to do next. I have had to pay 2 towing fees for the problem, and don't want to come out paying a whole lot for this issue. We just bought this vehicle from a private owner 2 weeks ago, and this is the first week it is doing this.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11461921 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading
4

Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

loss of braking 2sudden stalling 1unintended acceleration 1
A recent report: I’ve experienced a complete brake failure and near collision involving my family. I have sent a formal written complaint to Nissan Corporate and I need to open a safety case immediately.” We were…
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I’ve experienced a complete brake failure and near collision involving my family. I have sent a formal written complaint to Nissan Corporate and I need to open a safety case immediately.” We were exiting the freeway when the brakes went to the floor. I tried to pump the breaks, that did not help, I dodge several cars and flew out into on coming traffic just missing two vehicles. The issue has been confirmed by Mountainview Auto Service. It has not been inspected by anyone other than Mountainview. No warning lights. We were headed out to dinner and on the freeway the traffic came to a stop and I had to use the emergency lane to stop and at that time I was able to pump the breaks, upon taking the van back home was when I experenice total break failure using only yhe emergency breaks to stop. Thuis all took place on December 27, 2025

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11745279 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Minor
1

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 1
A recent report: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT USED THE KEYFOB TO DEACTIVATE THE HORN HOWEVER, AFTER APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES, THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT USED THE KEYFOB TO DEACTIVATE THE HORN HOWEVER, AFTER APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY TERMINALS TO DISABLE THE HORN FUNCTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE DRIVER'S FRONT TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. THE TIRE BLOWOUT CAUSED THE HOOD LATCH CABLE TO DETACH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE SHOP FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO BAYOU NISSAN (13050 I-10 SERVICE RD, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70128), AND THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A FEE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11360158 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading
3

Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

airbags not deploying 2
A recent report: THE PRESSURE SENSOR IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HAS FAILED. THE SEAT BELT WARNING IS ALWAYS ILLUMINATED WHEN NO PASSENGER IS IN THE SEAT AND THE AIRBAG DISABLE LIGHT NEVER TURNS OFF EVEN WITH A…
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THE PRESSURE SENSOR IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HAS FAILED. THE SEAT BELT WARNING IS ALWAYS ILLUMINATED WHEN NO PASSENGER IS IN THE SEAT AND THE AIRBAG DISABLE LIGHT NEVER TURNS OFF EVEN WITH A FULL-SIZE ADULT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE IN NISSANS, INCLUDING A RECALL ON 2013-2016 MODEL YEARS OF OTHER MODELS BUT NEVER THE QUEST.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11124465 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Minor
1

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 1
A recent report: BOTH TRACKS THAT THE SLIDING DOORS SLIDE ON HAVE BROKEN AND THE DOORS WILL FALL OFF IF THE DOORS ARE OPENED.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11342584 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor
1

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 1
A recent report: DASH IS CRACKED OVER CLUSTER AND VENTS

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10956679 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 66 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2011 and 2026, roughly 4 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.