2011 Nissan Quest Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2011 Nissan Quest has a complaint index of 73, ranking 4th worst out of 12 model years, and earns a Caution verdict. Fuel system stalling problems, tied to a low-fuel software recall, dominate owner reports, with a median failure mileage of 7,400 miles.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 73/100
- #4 of 12 Quest years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 66
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 19 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2011 Nissan Quest problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System34 (52%)
- Engine17 (26%)
- Electrical System11 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain10 (15%)
- Other8 (12%)
- Brakes4 (6%)
- Airbags2 (3%)
- Structure & Body2 (3%)
- Seat Belts1 (2%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine stalls while driving downhill or idling on a slight decline when the fuel tank is around a quarter full.
- After stalling, the vehicle sometimes will not restart even though accessory power still works, requiring the driver to coast to level ground.
- Owners report the engine losing power at low speed near intersections, cutting off suddenly and forcing use of the emergency brake.
- Some drivers say the fuel gauge or low-fuel warning triggers shortly before the stall, even with more than an eighth of a tank remaining.
- A separate electrical complaint describes a missing bulb socket in the rear liftgate lens that the dealer called cosmetic.
- One airbag-related complaint described dashboard cracking near the airbag area followed later by an unrelated crash.
2011 Nissan Quest recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 12V076000Feb 29, 2012Electrical System23,531 vehicles
Electrical system:software
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 â¼ 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.
2011 Nissan Quest fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2011 compared with other Quest years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Nissan Quest reliable?
- It ranks 4th worst of 12 model years for the Quest, with a complaint index of 73 and a Caution verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- What is the main problem with the 2011 Nissan Quest?
- Fuel system issues make up 52% of complaints, mostly engine stalling on downhill grades at low fuel levels, with a median failure mileage of 7,400 miles.
- Does the 2011 Nissan Quest have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 12V076000) covers a fuel pump control module software issue that can cause stalling; Nissan reprograms the module free of charge.
- How does the 2011 Quest compare to other years?
- The 2011 Quest's complaint index of 73 is worse than the 2009 (45, Good) and 2013–2017 years (18 to 0, Good or Best), but better than 2007 (100, Avoid) and 2012 (91, Avoid).