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2012 Nissan Quest

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2012 Nissan Quest.

Recall campaigns
1
Owner complaints
93, mostly power train
Safety record

Recalls on the 2012 Nissan Quest

Recall·12V076000

Electrical system: software

DUE TO SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING, WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS OR IDLING ON A DECLINE WITH ¼ TANK FUEL OR LESS, THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT…

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 93 owners reported

Power train28
Electrical system15
Structure8
Engine7

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2012 Nissan Quest at a glance

Trims
LESSLSV
Engine
3.5L 6-Cylinder
Transmission
CVT
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Minivan
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2012 Nissan Quest?

Owners have filed 93 complaints about the 2012 Nissan Quest with NHTSA, most often about the power train. There is 1 recall campaign covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2012 Nissan Quest reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 1 open recall campaign on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2012 Nissan Quest?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2012 Nissan Quest listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.