KnownCarProblems2011 Nissan Quest Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan Quest, most often about the fuel system (52% of complaints, typically around 7,500 miles). It is 7th of 16 Quest model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2011 Nissan Quest problems
Fuel system
34 complaints · 52%Half of these problems showed up before 7,500 miles.
First incident: vehicle's low fuel warning light came on and computer indicated 55 miles to empty. Approximately 8 miles later, while idling in a parking lot on a subtle downhill slope, the engine stalled. Pushing start button caused an attempt to crank, but engine wouldn't start. Accessory power still worked. We put…
I was approaching a red light, applying brakes, so car was going about 2mph when it suddenly began shaking and rumbling. I was on a small down hill incline. The engine just cut off and the car did not allow me to press on the brakes any longer. The car continued rolling through the red light/ intersection when I…
Engine
15 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 7,500 miles.
I was approaching a red light, applying brakes, so car was going about 2mph when it suddenly began shaking and rumbling. I was on a small down hill incline. The engine just cut off and the car did not allow me to press on the brakes any longer. The car continued rolling through the red light/ intersection when I…
Engine stalls and sometimes will not restart unless the vehicle is rolled to a different location. The display reads there is 50+ miles of gas left. It has done this once while sitting in traffic almost causing an accident.
Electrical
10 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles. Parts named most often: software.
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle stalled without warning. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA…
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that the horn activated independently. The contact used the keyfob to deactivate the horn however, after approximately 15 minutes, the failure recurred. The contact disconnected the battery terminals to disable the horn function. The contact stated that while…
Transmission
10 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 96,500 miles.
Our 2011 Nissan Quest is having issues with the transmission. At high rates of speed, such as on the freeway, especially when the car has been running for awhile, the transmission begins to make a ringing type sound when accelerating. It also struggles to downshift properly, taking several seconds to engage in the…
Vehicle acceleration drops off when accelerating from a stop for the past couple months. Vehicle accelerates normally after a couple seconds of unresponsive acceleration. Dealership advised on service visits, they claim they can not duplicate the issue, but I can while leaving the dealership.
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 78,500 miles.
Recall when you are stepping on the gas trying to take off with the vehicle it will loose power and you need to let off the gas and try again. When trying to go again it will hitch then your need to give it more gas. Does it every time you stop.
The vehicle was stalling multiple times on the freeway on my way to work this morning (9/25/19) and there is a sudden thump on the engine as it was trying to accelerate and would stall again after a few yards. So I decided to pullover safely and started the vehicle again until I reached my destination but with…
Speed control
4 complaints · 6%I was approaching a red light, applying brakes, so car was going about 2mph when it suddenly began shaking and rumbling. I was on a small down hill incline. The engine just cut off and the car did not allow me to press on the brakes any longer. The car continued rolling through the red light/ intersection when I…
I just paid my van off when I started having engine issues.at 120,000 codes read p1701 TCM wiring , p0746 pressure control solenoid , p1778 step motor , p0868 pressure control module .is it the transmission the mechanic doesnt want to touch it just wants to change the tranny . I can not afford this. I am single mom is…
Brakes
3 complaints · 5%I was approaching a red light, applying brakes, so car was going about 2mph when it suddenly began shaking and rumbling. I was on a small down hill incline. The engine just cut off and the car did not allow me to press on the brakes any longer. The car continued rolling through the red light/ intersection when I…
Car was parked on an incline nose down with 1/2 tank of gas in the tank. When attempting to start the vehicle the engine would not start. Brake system stopped working and car started to move forward down the hill. Needed to use the emergency brake to stop the car.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2011 Nissan Quest recalls
Electrical: software
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Gwinnett place nissan / quest recall
Summary
Nhtsa opened audit query (aq) 12-003 to determine whether gwinnett place nissan of duluth, georgia complied with the requirements of the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act, 49 u.s.c. Chapter 301 (safety act) and its implementing regulations. The safety act requires, among other things, that a manufacturer notify its dealers of defects related to motor vehicle safety and noncompliances with federal motor vehicle safety standards and, in turn, that a dealer not sell a new vehicle subject to a recall unless the recall remedy has been performed. 49 u.s.c. ? 30120(I). Nhtsa issued an information request (ir) to gwinnett place nissan on october 31, 2012. Gwinnett place nissan responded
Questions about the 2011 Nissan Quest
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Quest?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (34 complaints, typically around 7,500 miles); engine (15 complaints, typically around 7,500 miles); electrical (10 complaints, typically around 76,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Quest have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 29, 2012 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2011 a bad year for the Nissan Quest?
- It is 7th of 16 Quest model years by number of complaints, with 66 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.