2016 Nissan QUEST

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2016 Nissan QUEST has 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (38% of all complaints), specifically: 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..

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TRANSMISSION

6 complaints

38%

• 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.
• TOOK MY NISSAN IN FOR THE 60000 SERVICES AND FOUND OUT THERE IS A PROBLEM ON THE CVT HAS A CODE P17F1. THE SERVICE TECH EXPLAINED WHAT'S WRONG HOW IS SHAKES AND JUDDER AND I HAVE BEEN FEELING THIS SINCE 45000MILE AND I'M JUST ABOUT 3000 OUT OF WARRANTY AT 63000 MILES AND NISSAN USA DOES NOT WANT T
• MY TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO DRIVE,ITS WILL REVERSE GREAT BUT WILL NOT MOVE IN DRIVE OR LOW

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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 complaint filing

SUSPENSION

2 complaints

13%

• 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. THESE COMPONENTS HAVE A VIBRATION AND CRUNCH THAT DOES NOT ALLO
• The control arms on the vehicle malfunctioned and had to be replaced. I typically lost control of steering causing the vehicle to jerk in one direction or the other. This was repaired almost a year ago. I had the vehicle serviced at a independent service center. It could have possible caused an acci

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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. THESE COMPONENTS HAVE A VIBRATION AND CRUNCH THAT DOES NOT ALLO”

— NHTSA complaint filing

WHEELS

1 complaints

• 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. I HAVE IT CHECKS WITH DEALERSHIP ONCE AND WITH LES SCHWAB TWICE. IN O

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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. I HAVE IT CHECKS WITH DEALERSHIP ONCE AND WITH LES SCHWAB TWICE. IN O”

— NHTSA complaint filing

LIGHTING

1 complaints

• BRAKE SWITCH STOPPED FUNCTIONING. BRAKE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY DID NOT WORK, AND EVENTUALLY PUSH START DID NOT FUNCTION. RESEARCHED ONLINE IS A COMMON PROBLEM.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“BRAKE SWITCH STOPPED FUNCTIONING. BRAKE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY DID NOT WORK, AND EVENTUALLY PUSH START DID NOT FUNCTION. RESEARCHED ONLINE IS A COMMON PROBLEM.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints

• 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. THESE COMPONENTS HAVE A VIBRATION AND CRUNCH THAT DOES NOT ALLO

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

WHEELS(~50K mi)

$500

LIGHTING(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 16 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: 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.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SUSPENSION: 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. THESE COMPONENTS HAVE A VIBRATION AND CRUNCH THAT DOES NOT ALLO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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WHEELS: 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. I HAVE IT CHECKS WITH DEALERSHIP ONCE AND WITH LES SCHWAB TWICE. IN O
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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LIGHTING: BRAKE SWITCH STOPPED FUNCTIONING. BRAKE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY DID NOT WORK, AND EVENTUALLY PUSH START DID NOT FUNCTION. RESEARCHED ONLINE IS A COMMON PROBLEM.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)