2012 Nissan Quest reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2012 Nissan Quest — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 139
- 32 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 28 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 8 reported crashes · 3 injuries · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,376
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Nissan median
-83
median 222 across 220 Nissan records
Vs 2010-2014
-153
median 292 complaints in 613 records
Top component share
20%
Power Train: 28 complaints
What owners report fails — 2012 Nissan Quest
- POWER TRAIN 28
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 16
- ENGINE 13
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12
1 recall on record for the 2012 Nissan Quest
- NHTSA 12V076000 · 2012 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE VEHICLE STALLING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2012 Nissan Quest units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2012 Nissan Quest reliable?
NHTSA has 139 consumer complaints on record for the 2012 Nissan Quest and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is power train (28 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2012 Nissan Quest units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Quest?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (28), electrical system (17), fuel/propulsion system (16), engine (13). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2012 Nissan Quest?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.