2011 Nissan Quest recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Nissan Quest; the most frequently affected component is electrical system — software. Owners filed 66 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 15 model years of this model in the database, 2011 ranks #9 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints66

Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Electrical system — SoftwareCampaign 12V076000 · 29 Feb 2012

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train10 · 25%

Fuel/propulsion system9 · 22%

Electrical system9 · 22%

Unknown or other8 · 20%

Engine6 · 15%

Fuel system4 · 10%

Gasoline4 · 10%

Vehicle speed control3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

3.5 l motor has unusually high oil consumption and pinging was noticed years ago when vehicle was brought in for recall and notified service advisers but they paid no attention to it saying nothing could be found. There is no oil pressure gauge to alert driver of low oil pressure. Check engine icon comes on but…
Engine · Nov 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

There have been 3 instances where our van has stalled sitting on an incline with a quarter or so of gas left. There is an open recall for the 2011 quest but mine doesn't fall under the same manufacture date range. After researching, i found that this seems to be a wide spread problem with the quest over several years…
Fuel/propulsion system · Nov 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started jerking and became inoperable. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that…
Power train · Oct 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan quest. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph on a decline with tank of fuel or less, there was an insufficient supply of fuel going to the engine which caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road where it was restarted in order to reset the…
Electrical system · Dec 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Full specifications All model years 2011 Nissan lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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