2016 Nissan Quest Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2016 Nissan Quest has a complaint index of 9, the second-best rating among 12 model years, with only 13 complaints, no recalls, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported. It ranks as a Best year for the Quest.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 9/100
- #11 of 12 Quest years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 13
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 20 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2016 Nissan Quest problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (46%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (23%)
- Brakes2 (15%)
- Electrical System2 (15%)
- Airbags1 (8%)
- Other1 (8%)
- Structure & Body1 (8%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe the CVT transmission jerking or judding during acceleration between 0 and 40mph, sometimes worsening on cruise control or hills.
- Some drivers reported the transmission would not engage drive despite reverse working normally at higher mileage.
- Tire pressure sensors triggered repeated false warnings that dealership visits did not permanently resolve.
- Brake lights and push-start function stopped working intermittently due to a faulty brake switch.
- Front control arms reportedly failed, causing steering to jerk unexpectedly to one side.
- The airbag warning light and 'airbag off' indicator activated inconsistently with a passenger in the front seat.
2016 Nissan Quest recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2016 Nissan Quest fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 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.
2016 compared with other Quest years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Nissan Quest reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2016 Quest has a complaint index of 9, ranking 11th out of 12 model years from worst to best, with a Best verdict and no recalls filed.
- What is the most reported problem area for the 2016 Nissan Quest?
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints make up 46% of all reports, with a median mileage at failure of 73,000 miles, mostly describing CVT jerking or judder.
- Are there any recalls on the 2016 Nissan Quest?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2016 Quest, which is a factor in its Best verdict compared to other model years.
- How does the 2016 Quest compare to other Quest years?
- The 2016 Quest scores far better than years like 2007 (complaint index 100, Avoid) and 2012 (complaint index 91, Avoid), and is close to the 2013 and 2017 model years, both also rated Best.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Nissan Quest?
- EPA rates the 2016 Quest at 22 mpg combined (20 city/27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950.