Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2012 Nissan Quest recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Feb 29, 201212V076000 | Electrical system: softwareVEHICLE STALLING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V076000
|
Owner complaints by component93
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 28 | 30 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 19 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 17 |
| Engine | 13 | 14 |
| Unknown or other | 12 | 13 |
| Structure | 9 | 10 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 6 |
| Tires | 5 | 5 |
| Air bags | 4 | 4 |
| Wheels | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 4 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 2 |
6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“I purchased the van and noticed that at times it would suddenly de-accelerate and drop from whatever speed im doing and refuse to speed up even if I press the gas peddle to the floor.”
- Power train
“My van is not accelerating properly, it seems to idle out and does not go over 20 mph it idles on acceleration decline. i could not get out of way fast enough if traffic was busy.”
- Power train
“The CVT transmission on this vehicle has failed. The vehicle is jerking and and stalls while driving.”
Other Nissan Quest model years
- 20160 recalls13 complaints
- 20150 recalls12 complaints
- 20140 recalls18 complaints
- 20130 recalls18 complaints
- 20121 recall93 complaints
- 20111 recall66 complaints
- 20092 recalls22 complaints
- 20083 recalls50 complaints
All years: 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
Other Nissan models
- 2012 Altima4 recalls426 complaints
- 2012 Rogue2 recalls318 complaints
- 2012 Pathfinder2 recalls23 complaints
- 2012 Murano1 recall135 complaints
- 2012 Sentra0 recalls180 complaints
- 2012 Maxima0 recalls107 complaints
- 2012 Versa10 recalls486 complaints
- 2012 Titan2 recalls22 complaints
- 2012 Frontier3 recalls79 complaints
- 2012 Xterra2 recalls16 complaints
- 2012 Armada1 recall17 complaints
- 2012 Leaf0 recalls57 complaints
2012 Nissan Quest recall questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Quest have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2012 Nissan Quest. The most recent, 12V076000 (reported February 29, 2012), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Nissan Quest?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 28 complaints out of 93 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Nissan Quest?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer.
Check a specific Nissan by VIN
Need the factory options too? See the Nissan build sheet & window sticker guide.