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2011 Nissan Quest Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

73/100

#4 most-complained of 12 Quest years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2011 Nissan Quest has 66 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 73 out of 100 — #4 highest of 12 Quest model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is fuel system (34 complaints, 52% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury.

Complaints
66
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
21
19 city / 24 hwy

Top 2011 Nissan Quest problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System34 (52%)
  2. Engine17 (26%)
  3. Electrical System11 (17%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain10 (15%)
  5. Other8 (12%)
  6. Brakes4 (6%)
  7. Airbags2 (3%)
  8. Structure & Body2 (3%)
  9. Seat Belts1 (2%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers1 (2%)
2011 Nissan Quest complaints: complaints filed per month14Aug 2011Oct 2012Aug 2014Jul 2017Aug 2019Sep 2020Jun 2023
90 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2011 to Jun 2026; peak Jan 2012 (14).

2011 Nissan Quest recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100200520062007200820092011201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2008Avoid8250319
2009Good4522219
2011Caution7366121
2012Avoid9193121
2013Best1818021

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2011 Nissan Quest a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2011 Nissan Quest ranks #4 of 12 among Quest model years (Complaint Index 73/100, verdict: Caution). It has 66 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Quest?
The most reported problem areas are fuel system (34 complaints), engine (17 complaints), and electrical system (11 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 16,500 miles.
Does the 2011 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2011 Nissan Quest, most recently reported 2012, covering electrical system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Nissan Quest?
EPA rates the 2011 Nissan Quest at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.