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2014 Nissan Quest Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

67/100

#3 most-complained of 7 Quest years

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

The 2014 Nissan Quest has 18 NHTSA complaints and a Complaint Index of 67, ranking 3rd worst out of 7 model years and earning a Caution verdict. Transmission & Powertrain issues make up 39% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 83,000.

Complaints
18
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
21
19 city / 25 hwy

Top 2014 Nissan Quest problems

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

  1. Transmission & Powertrain7 (39%)
  2. Electrical System5 (28%)
  3. Structure & Body3 (17%)
  4. Brakes1 (6%)
  5. Engine1 (6%)
  6. Fuel System1 (6%)
  7. Seat Belts1 (6%)
  8. Steering1 (6%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (6%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle hesitating, jerking, or failing to shift gears properly while driving.
  • Some describe a complete loss of propulsion to the wheels while the engine kept running, requiring a restart.
  • Others report the transmission jumping in and out of gear or failing to accelerate from a stop.
  • Electronic sliding doors reportedly do not stop or retreat when they contact a person, pushing them out of the way.
  • One owner reported a key fob starting failure followed by smoke and a fire near the ignition system.
  • A fuel system complaint describes all systems powering off unexpectedly while driving, with steering and brakes affected.
2014 Nissan Quest complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2015Jun 2016Jul 2017Mar 2018Sep 2018Aug 2019Jun 2020Jan 2026
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2015 to Jan 2026; peak Apr 2015 (3).

2014 Nissan Quest recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2014 Nissan Quest fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
25 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.

2014 compared with other Quest years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002011201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Avoid10093121
2013Caution5018021
2014Caution6718021
2015Good3312022
2016Best1713022

All Nissan Quest years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Nissan Quest reliable?
NHTSA lists 18 complaints for the 2014 Quest and a Complaint Index of 67, giving it a Caution verdict. It ranks 3rd worst among the 7 model years with data, better than 2011 and 2012 but worse than 2015-2017.
What is the biggest problem with the 2014 Nissan Quest?
Transmission & Powertrain issues are the top problem area, accounting for 39% of complaints (7 of 18), with a median failure mileage of 83,000.
Does the 2014 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2014 Nissan Quest in this data.
How does the 2014 Quest compare to other Quest years?
The 2014 Quest has a Complaint Index of 67, worse than 2013 (50), 2015 (33), 2016 (17), and 2017 (0), but better than 2011 (83) and 2012 (100), which are rated Avoid.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Nissan Quest?
The EPA rates the 2014 Quest at 21 mpg combined (19 city/25 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $3,100.

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.