2012 Nissan Quest recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Nissan Quest; the most frequently affected component is electrical system — software. Owners filed 93 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 15 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #10 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints93

Crashes reported2in stored complaints

Fires 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 train13 · 32%

Electrical system8 · 20%

Fuel/propulsion system7 · 18%

Engine7 · 18%

Service brakes5 · 12%

Unknown or other5 · 12%

Structure4 · 10%

Air bags3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20182

201910

20206

202113

20223

20232

20243

20251

From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan quest. While driving various speeds, the fuel tank gauge indicated that the tank was empty. The contact stated that two hours after filling up the fuel tank, the tank would be empty. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where…
Power train · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan quest. While driving approximately 50 mph and slowing down in traffic, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but hesitated to respond. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not informed of the failure. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa…
Electrical system · Oct 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

My van is not accelerating properly, it seems to idle out and does not go over 20 mph it idles on acceleration decline. i could not get out of way fast enough if traffic was busy.
Power train · Aug 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

I was sold a deceptive van at the end sept 2020, i did a test drive with the salesman, pointed out several issues with the van like check engine light on, traction light on, air bag light on, remote missing to control tv, the salesman told me not to worry about all the lights that's on he will get that fix at a later…
Electrical system · Feb 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Full specifications All model years 2012 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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