2011 Nissan Quest recalls and problems

The 2011 Nissan Quest has 1 safety recall and 66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 0

Injuries / deaths

1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2011 Nissan Quest vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 Nissan Quest recalls

Recall 12V-076: Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Feb 29, 2012 · 23,531 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 nissan quest vehicles, manufactured from july 29, 2010, through february 21, 2012. Due to software programming, while driving at slow speeds or idling on a decline with â¼ tank fuel or less, there may be an insufficient supply of fuel to the engine. As a result, the engine may stall.

Risk: Vehicle stalling could increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 2, 2012. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

2011 Nissan Quest problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Fuel System, Gasoline	25
Electrical System	10
Power Train	10
Engine and Engine Cooling	9
Fuel/Propulsion System	9
Unknown or Other	8
Engine	6
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Air Bags	2
Exterior Lighting	1
Seat Belts	1

Most reported parts

Electrical System › Software — 1
Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 18,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2011 Nissan Quest complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported Jun 19, 2026

Iâve experienced a complete brake failure and near collision involving my family. I have sent a formal written complaint to Nissan Corporate and I need to open a safety case immediately.â We were exiting the freeway when the brakes went to the floor. I tried to pump the breaks, that did not help, I dodge several cars and flew out into on coming traffic just missing two vehicles. The issue has been confirmed by Mountainview Auto Service. It has not been inspected by anyone other than Mountainview. No warning lights. We were headed out to dinner and on the freeway the traffic came to a stop…

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Jun 12, 2025

My vehicle is experiencing the issue under Recall NHTSA ID 12V076000: fuel supply issue that could cause engine stalling. Specifically, due to a programming error, the fuel pump might not supply enough fuel to the engine when driving at slow speeds or idling downhill with a Â¼ tank or less of fuel.

Power Train · at 165,000 miles · reported Oct 30, 2023

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started jerking and became inoperable. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty transmission. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

Power Train · reported Aug 1, 2023

Van became sluggish when coming to the busy intersection. When I tried to accelerate when light changed, engine light came on and van would not go over 5mph. I was almost hit. Codes were run by a mechanic. Four internal transmission codes are present. Was told that the Quest has a transmission known for these problems. We could've been killed from the vehicle not moving with traffic.

Electrical System · reported Jun 1, 2023

If I push the brakes to make the car stop, then try to have it accelerate again, like at a stop sign or anything, the gas pedal feels like itâs not doing anything, and the car doesnât start for like 5 seconds, then when it does it goes about 5 mph for like 500 feet, then it goes back to normal, and because of this we feel itâs not safe to operate. This happens every time I drive it, so I only feel safe on not very populated roads driving it.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Nissan Quest have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Nissan Quest: 12V-076 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Nissan Quest?

Owners report fuel system, gasoline problems most often (25 reports), followed by electrical system (10). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 18,000 miles.

Are Nissan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.