2016 Nissan Quest
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2016: 13 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 119 |
| 1994 | 167 |
| 1995 | 167 |
| 1996 | 134 |
| 1997 | 89 |
| 1998 | 41 |
| 1999 | 118 |
| 2000 | 87 |
| 2001 | 42 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2004 | 445 |
| 2005 | 82 |
| 2006 | 74 |
| 2007 | 228 |
| 2008 | 50 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2011 | 66 |
| 2012 | 93 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
6 of 13 total reports mention: power train.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-13
Jerking transmission while accelerating above 40MPH; at speed cruising going up and down hills; and decelerating from 70MPH. Occurring more often while on cruise control setting.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-24
Suspension
2 of 13 total reports mention: suspension.
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This vehicle has several manufacturing faults that threaten the safety of my family. Since the vehicle left the consession, according to new, we have not been able to safely use this vehicle since its transmission, suspension and front.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-28
Also filed under Service brakes
Wheels
1 of 13 total reports mentions: wheels.
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Vehicle wheel/tire sensors are faulty. It keeps giving me warning signal to check tire pressure. I took my vehicle to dealership to fix it and it was fine for 2 weeks and this week its again giving same check tire pressure signal.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-31
Structure
1 of 13 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Service brakes
1 of 13 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2016 Nissan Quest — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2016 Nissan Quest reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Quest?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Quest have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.