MYRModel Year Report

2012 Nissan Quest

● Typical for this model
2012 Nissan Quest
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:09.967Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
93
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2012

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 119 complaints 1994: 167 complaints 1994 1995: 167 complaints 1996: 134 complaints 1997: 89 complaints 1997 1998: 41 complaints 1999: 118 complaints 2000: 87 complaints 2000 2001: 42 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2004: 445 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2007: 228 complaints 2007 2008: 50 complaints 2009: 22 complaints 2011: 66 complaints 2012: 93 complaints 2012 93 2013: 18 complaints 2014: 18 complaints 2015: 12 complaints 2016: 13 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 119 complaints 1993 1994: 167 complaints 1995: 167 complaints 1995 1996: 134 complaints 1997: 89 complaints 1997 1998: 41 complaints 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 87 complaints 2001: 42 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2004: 445 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 228 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2011: 66 complaints 2012: 93 complaints 2012 93 2013: 18 complaints 2014: 18 complaints 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 13 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 119 complaints 1993 1994: 167 complaints 1994 1995: 167 complaints 1995 1996: 134 complaints 1996 1997: 89 complaints 1997 1998: 41 complaints 1998 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 87 complaints 2000 2001: 42 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2004: 445 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2005 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 228 complaints 2007 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2009 2011: 66 complaints 2011 2012: 93 complaints 2012 93 2013: 18 complaints 2013 2014: 18 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 13 complaints 2016 2017: 6 complaints 2017

2012: 93 complaints

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YearComplaints
19911
19923
1993119
1994167
1995167
1996134
199789
199841
1999118
200087
200142
200229
2004445
200582
200674
2007228
200850
200922
201166
201293
201318
201418
201512
201613
20176

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

30% · 28 reports
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-22

Also filed under Electrical system and service brakes

Electrical system

22% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing software and instrument cluster/panel.

Fuel/propulsion system

17% · 16 reports

Engine

14% · 13 reports
CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owned a 2012 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while his son was driving at approximately 65 MPH, an explosion was heard in the engine compartment and black smoke was seen coming from the rear of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-11

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, when he heard an abnormal noise and stated he saw smoke exiting the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-09

My car randomly accelerated on 2 occasions , May 30, 2013 and June 27, 2013. The first incident resulted in a crash, hitting a pole, tree, and another vehicle. 2ND incident was a near miss, almost had a head on collision with another vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-23

Also filed under Structure

Structure

10% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

CRASH

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2012-04-02Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline12V076000 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Nissan Quest vehicles, manufactured from July 29, 2010, through February 21, 2012. Due to software programming, while driving at slow speeds or…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 2, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2012-10-25Audit queryClosed 2014-12-12 Gwinnett Place Nissan / Quest Recall

Buy-smart checklist

2012 Nissan Quest — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 28 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 12V076000 · Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 2012 Nissan Quest reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2012 Nissan Quest is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Quest?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Quest have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.