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2017 Nissan Quest Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#12 most-complained of 12 Quest years

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

The 2017 Nissan Quest has 6 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #12 highest of 12 Quest model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is transmission & powertrain (2 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 1 fire.

Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
22
20 city / 27 hwy

Top 2017 Nissan Quest problems

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

  1. Transmission & Powertrain2 (33%)
  2. Airbags1 (17%)
  3. Electrical System1 (17%)
  4. HVAC1 (17%)
  5. Seat Belts1 (17%)
  6. Structure & Body1 (17%)
2017 Nissan Quest complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2021Dec 2022Mar 2023Jan 2024Mar 2024Dec 2025
7 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2021 to Dec 2025; peak Dec 2022 (2).

2017 Nissan Quest recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2017 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.

2017 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
2015Good2712022
2016Best913022
2017Best06022

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Nissan Quest a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Nissan Quest ranks #12 of 12 among Quest model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Best). It has 6 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Quest?
The most reported problem areas are transmission & powertrain (2 complaints), airbags (1 complaints), and electrical system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 44,000 miles.
Does the 2017 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2017 Nissan Quest in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Nissan Quest?
EPA rates the 2017 Nissan Quest at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950. 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.