2011 Nissan Quest Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint 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.
- 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%)
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 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.