2012 Nissan Quest
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 28 of 93 complaints (30%) mention it.
Complaints filed rose from 66 in 2011 to 93 in 2012.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | vs. 2012 Minivan - 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |
| Combined MPG | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 19 / 24 | 19 / 24 | 19 / 25 | 19 / 25 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 423 | 423 | 421 | 421 | |
| Complaints filed | 66 | 93 | 18 | 18 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Quest have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Nissan Quest?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 28 of 93 NHTSA complaints (30%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Nissan Quest get?
EPA rates it 21 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Nissan Quest?
EPA estimates $2,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (1)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD | 19 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 423 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · Campaign 12V076000 · Feb 29, 2012
Defect: 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 IDLING ON A DECLINE WITH ¼ TANK FUEL OR LESS, THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE MAY STALL.
Consequence: VEHICLE STALLING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 1-800-647-7261.