Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2016GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.9× usual Extended coverage
11 serious complaints of 13, the most about power train (6) and suspension (2); per car on the road, 0.9× this model's usual year.
What owners report
“Car need transmission replaced - there is no warning on car that transmission is having major issues (ie no check engine light). My car shakes on turning this has been on going since I purchased the car in 2017.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Apr 2024
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. (Revision, Nov 2018)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
13 owner complaints · 0 recalls · EPA combined: 22 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2016 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl · Drive: FWD
2016 Quest trims
| S | SV | SL | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats | No | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather seats | No | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof or moonroof | No | No | Standard | Standard |
| Power liftgate or tailgate | No | No | Standard | Standard |
| Blind-spot warning | No | No | No | Standard |
Features from Nissan's 2016 equipment guide ("Optional": a package or option adds it); base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Nissan reports it. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 22 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 6 | Power train (2) | — |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 22 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 13 | Power train (6) | — |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 22 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 12 | Electrical system (3) | — |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 21 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 18 | Power train (7) | — |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 21 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 18 | Power train (9) | — |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 21 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 93 | Power train (28) | — |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 21 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 66 | Fuel system, gasoline (25) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Nissan Quest VAN FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | Nissan Quest VAN FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 13 |
| 2015 | Nissan Quest VAN FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 12 |
| 2014 | Nissan Quest VAN FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 18 |
| 2013 | Nissan Quest VAN FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 18 |
| 2012 | Nissan Quest VAN FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 93 |
| 2011 | Nissan Quest VAN FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 66 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Quest | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2016 | Quest | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2015 | Quest | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2014 | Quest | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2013 | Quest | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2012 | Quest | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2011 | Quest | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.