Worst 2012 Nissan Quest Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Nissan Quest.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 28 | — | — | 85,800 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 17 | — | — | 64,527 mi | |
| Fuel System | 16 | — | — | 64,543 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 13 | 1 | 2 | 35,693 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | 1 | — | 49,675 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 2 | — | 40,500 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | 2 | — | 70,233 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 23,400 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Software | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Nissan Quest
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~23,531 vehicles.
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.
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2012 Nissan Quest — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2012 Nissan Quest reliable?
What are common problems with the 2012 Nissan Quest?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2012 Nissan Quest?
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Does the 2012 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Quest reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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