CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Nissan Quest has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (28 reports).
1Recalls
93Owner complaints
5Crashes reported
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2012 Nissan Quest recalls
Most common 2012 Nissan Quest problems
Problem areas named in the 93 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 28 |
| Electrical System | 20 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 |
| Structure | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
What owners report
I purchased the van and noticed that at times it would suddenly de-accelerate and drop from whatever speed im doing and refuse to speed up even if I press the gas peddle to the floor. Id come up to a stop sign and stop, then at times it wouldnt accelerate, even with the peddle to the floor, it would barely move forward. I brought it back to the person I purchased it from tried to describe what happened, they had someone check the transmission and said it was fine. Its continued to do this, and has almost caused crashes because it does it periodically and without warning on inclines, at red lights, if I driven a long distance (i.e. 1hr or so) etc, and when stopped. Its done this especially w
My van is not accelerating properly, it seems to idle out and does not go over 20 mph it idles on acceleration decline. i could not get out of way fast enough if traffic was busy.
The CVT transmission on this vehicle has failed. The vehicle is jerking and and stalls while driving. If I'm at a light stopped and the light changes to go, the vehicle won't move unless I put my foot all the way down on the accelerator then it Jenks and starts to move. I took it to Sheridan Nissan in Delaware, and they told me this has been the issue with the CVT transmission and I need to just get rid of the van. To get a new one put in is over $7000 with just a 12 Mos12,000 miles warranty and they say it may go out again. I was told by another dealership that Nissan new about this problem, but won't fix it. I've noticed that they have replaced CVT transmissions in other Nissan vehicles a
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. Roberts nissan of manchester, tn checked and serviced on [XXX] at 95,186 milles in excellent condition. Light will not stay off for power train system, cam timing bank, timing chains, vct camshaft timing vct, power supply circuit. Nissan did replace recall ABS actuator. Had checked Cookeville Nissan [XXX] light on and they turned off saying it checked ok after a cold start for $230. It is loud now at 114,998 miles! This auto must have defective parts since Gateway has serviced it regularly. I am con
The contact owed a 2012 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while shifting the vehicle into reverse, the vehicle launched forward at high speed without any warning. The contact pressed on the brake pedal, but it failed to stop the vehicle, causing the contact to loss control and drive into a ditch and crashing a tree causing the vehicle came to a complete stop. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered injuries to the left leg and foot and head and seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed totally loss from the insurance company. The manufacturer was contact and stated that there was no recall for the failure and did not provide any assistance. The failur
2012 Nissan Quest questions
Does the 2012 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Nissan Quest: Electrical System:Software; Fuel System, Gasoline. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Quest?
Based on 93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (28), Electrical System (20), Fuel/Propulsion System (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Nissan Quest has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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