2017 Nissan Quest problems
The Nissan Quest is a minivan manufactured and marketed by Nissan for model years 1993–2017 over four generations.
The first two generations (internally designated V40 and V41) of the Quest were short-wheelbase models co-developed and manufactured with Ford, aside its badge engineered Mercury Villager. For model year 2004 and the third generation (V42), Nissan ended its joint venture with Ford, manufacturing the Quest on its own. For model year 2011, the fourth generation (RE52) became a widened variant of the Nissan Elgrand minivan and was now manufactured in Japan. For the preceding generations, the Quest loosely shared its chassis and powertrain with the Nissan Maxima.
Following the decline of minivan sales in North America, Nissan ended sales of the Quest after the 2017 model year.
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Common 2017 Nissan Quest problems
The Nissan Quest, produced from 1993 to 2017, is generally considered one of the better minivan models, but it has its share of problems. Transmission-related issues are particularly common, with many drivers reporting hesitation when shifting gears, rough transitions, abrupt deceleration, reduced acceleration, and transmission failure.
Engine problems are another concern, with rattling noises considered the worst.
Brake problems can also be an issue, with some drivers reporting issues during driving.
The 2004 model year had the most overall complaints, but the 2007 model year is considered worse due to other factors such as higher repair costs or more problems at lower mileage.
According to carcomplaints.com, the worst model year for the Nissan Quest is 2007, with the worst category being transmission problems.
When considering which Nissan Quest years to avoid, it's important to note that the 2004 model year had 4 total recalls, 4 NHTSA investigations, and 129 Technical Service Bulletins.
What is the most common problem in the Nissan Quest?
Common problems of the Nissan Quest include transmission troubles, engine problems, and brake problems.
Is the 2017 Nissan Quest a good vehicle?
The Quest falls short of other minivans in seating capacity, tech amenities and optional safety features such as lane-departure warning and automatic braking. If you need an all-wheel-drive minivan, look to the Sienna. The all-new Pacifica, meanwhile, has the freshest features and even comes in a hybrid version.
Is a Nissan Quest a reliable car?
The Nissan Quest Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 5th out of 8 for minivans.
Why did Nissan discontinue Quest?
Nissan discontinued the Quest after the 2017 model year due to a downturn in minivan sales in North America and opted for more focus on SUVs. It was a fairly popular vehicle when it was in production but poor safety ratings in the last years of production led to its cancellation.
2017 Nissan Quest car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Quest problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Air bags problems
- Visibility problems
- Seat belts problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2017 Nissan Quest vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2017 Nissan Quest complaints
The NHTSA has received 5 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2017 Nissan Quest.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-23
- VIN: JN8AE2KP9H9
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Driving our van out of town, we started having problems with the transmission 2 hours into our drive. We have never had problems out of the transmission. When we accelerate from a stop it would give a shutter and sometimes a pop. It was very dangerous turning into the traffic as it was shuttering you loose power and could get hit. When we stopped at a store where i could check things out at turning the van off. When we started the vehicle it would not go into forward or reverse. We had it towed and had to pay over $4500 to replace the transmission with a new one. The mechanic said they get these all the time because it has a cvt transmission and they are no good. The replaced and refunded a lot of people that had different makes and model. I don’t understand why they don’t on a Nissan Quest . Nissan knows this is a problem. We had our entire family in the van and could have gotten hurt or killed. Nissan needs to do the right thing here and reimburse or replace them.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-02
- VIN: JN8AE2KP4H9
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Air bag light went off beginning of Nov 2023. Took to the dealership, they diagnosed the air bag module and harness as bad. Paid $2k to replace that, took 2 days for part to arrive. Fast forward, mid December 2023, air bag light on again. Take back to dealership and now the passenger side air bag has failed and needs to be replaced. $3k estimated to replace. Many Nissan vehicles (much later year models) have passenger side air bag recalls. This should be under recall as well as the module.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-15
- VIN: JN8AE2KP7H9
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I was driving on the roadway when I felt a jolt and my 2017 Nissan Quest suddenly would not accelerate. I was almost rear-ended and had to come to a stop in a moving lane of traffic. I had no warning lights or previous symptoms, and my Quest has about 80,000 miles. I had my vehicle towed to a local mechanic and was told that they have seen many other similar issues with the Nissan Quest's premature CVT transmission failure. The codes thrown indicated CVT transmission "judder." They recommend that I call AAA and have it towed to a Nissan dealership. I had my Quest towed to a local Nissan dealership and was told the transmission would cost $6200 to repair, which is more than it is worth.
VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-06
- VIN: JN8AE2KP9H9
- Components: VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that all the windows inadvertently failed to operate as needed. The contact also stated that she attempted to operate the HVAC system and noticed an abnormal odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the air filters were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact was concerned of the lack of ventilation. Additionally, the contact stated that the rear center captains seat belt failed to operate as designed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 44,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-07
- Fire: 1
- VIN: Jn8ae2kp4h9
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Car had internal fire with the push start system. Brake switch caught fire when the car was started melted electrical underneath
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Common 2017 Nissan Quest Problems - Q&A with Experts ...
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2017 Nissan Quest Problems | Kelley Blue Book
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Aug 31, 2023 ... RepairPal gave the Nissan Quest a reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5.0, landing it in fifth place out of eight minivan models. TrueEdge.com also ...
2012 Nissan Quest CVT Issues | The Nissan Club
Jan 10, 2020 ... The 'cheapest' fix is to put a known "still working" (I'll refrain from using the word 'good' here) CVT from a low(er) mileage donor car...and ...
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