Is the fuel system a common problem on the 2012 Nissan Quest?

Yes. Fuel System complaints make up 22% of all 93 complaints filed for the 2012 Nissan Quest, totaling 20 reports to NHTSA.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Nissan Quest fuel system?

NHTSA does not list a related recall tied to this specific Fuel System complaint category, though some owners reference a separate electrical campaign, 12V076000, describing similar stalling on slopes.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2012 Quest?

The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2012 Quest is 39,400 miles.

Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to Fuel System complaints on the 2012 Quest.

How does the 2012 Quest compare to other years for this issue?

The 2012 Quest had 20 Fuel System complaints, fewer than the 2011 model's 34 complaints (52% share), but far more than 2013 through 2017, which had 0 or 1 each.

2012 Nissan Quest Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints account for 22% of all 2012 Nissan Quest complaints (20 of 93), with a median failure mileage of 39,400 miles. NHTSA lists no related recall specifically tied to this fuel system entry, though owner accounts reference a separate electrical campaign (12V076000) affecting fuel delivery on slopes.

Fuel System complaints: 20; 22% of 93
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 39,400 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Vehicle stalls or refuses to start when parked nose-down on a slope or decline, even with fuel showing in the tank.
Engine dies at low speed or while idling, then restarts but hesitates to accelerate, especially near a quarter tank of fuel.
Fuel gauge and distance-to-empty display show ample range while the engine sputters or shuts off, misleading drivers about remaining fuel.
Stalling occurs during turns or while merging into traffic, sometimes leading to near-miss situations with other vehicles.
Owners report the van will reverse but not drive forward, or shudders when shifted into drive after a stall.
Dealers reportedly told owners to keep at least a half tank of fuel to avoid the stalling pattern.

When 2012 Nissan Quest fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 11, 2012, latest Nov 22, 2025.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2012 to Nov 2025; peak Apr 2012 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Nissan Quest

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Quest model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201134 (52%)
201220 (22%)
20130 (0%)
20141 (6%)
20151 (8%)
20160 (0%)
20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the fuel system a common problem on the 2012 Nissan Quest?: Yes. Fuel System complaints make up 22% of all 93 complaints filed for the 2012 Nissan Quest, totaling 20 reports to NHTSA.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Nissan Quest fuel system?: NHTSA does not list a related recall tied to this specific Fuel System complaint category, though some owners reference a separate electrical campaign, 12V076000, describing similar stalling on slopes.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2012 Quest?: The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2012 Quest is 39,400 miles.
Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to Fuel System complaints on the 2012 Quest.
How does the 2012 Quest compare to other years for this issue?: The 2012 Quest had 20 Fuel System complaints, fewer than the 2011 model's 34 complaints (52% share), but far more than 2013 through 2017, which had 0 or 1 each.