The 2012 Nissan Quest has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 23,531 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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 ¼ TANK FUEL OR LESS, THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, THE…
Consequence
VEHICLE STALLING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
17
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
16
ENGINE
13
1crashes2fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12
1injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
8
1crashes
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
2crashes1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
6
2crashes1injuries
TIRES
5
AIR BAGS
4
1crashes
Total complaints139
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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. Id come up to a stop sign and stop, then at times it wouldnt accelerate, even with the peddle to the floor, it…”
“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. Id come up to a stop sign and stop, then at times it wouldnt accelerate, even with the peddle to the floor, it…”
“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. Id come up to a stop sign and stop, then at times it wouldnt accelerate, even with the peddle to the floor, it…”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Have fixed myself ac compressor kit about 97,051miles on [xxx], maf sensor, two vvt solenoids having driven it 20,000 miles in five years trying to rid light. Nov 2019 purchased at 94,719 miles. Roberts nissan of manchester, tn checked and serviced on [xxx] at 95,186 milles in excellent condition.…”
“Have fixed myself ac compressor kit about 97,051miles on [xxx], maf sensor, two vvt solenoids having driven it 20,000 miles in five years trying to rid light. Nov 2019 purchased at 94,719 miles. Roberts nissan of manchester, tn checked and serviced on [xxx] at 95,186 milles in excellent condition.…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationAQ12003 Opened 2012-10-25 · closed 2014-12-12
Gwinnett Place Nissan / Quest Recall
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…
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