Model year
2011 Nissan Quest
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 66 complaints for the 2011 Nissan Quest (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (25), POWER TRAIN (10), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (9). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 21 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 87 complaints
- 2001 42 complaints
- 2002 29 complaints
- 2004 445 complaints
- 2005 82 complaints
- 2006 74 complaints
- 2007 228 complaints
- 2008 50 complaints
- 2009 22 complaints
- 2011 66 complaints
- 2012 93 complaints
- 2013 18 complaints
- 2014 18 complaints
- 2015 12 complaints
- 2016 13 complaints
- 2017 6 complaints
Recalls
12V076000 · Feb 29, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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…
Complaints
66 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQ12003 | Gwinnett Place Nissan / Quest Recall · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | Oct 25, 2012 | Dec 12, 2014 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAN FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest · 3.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2011 Nissan Quest at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.