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2011 Nissan Quest Engine Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
9%of 66 total for the year
Median mileage
73,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Nissan Quest, 9% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was sitting at a red light when suddenly the engine started to rev very high. I pressed hard on the brake to prevent moving and turned the ignition off. I started it again and the same thing happened. The third time I tried the revving, while still higher than normal, was less. I was able to go to a parking lot and turn off the car to have it towed.”

NHTSA complaint #10566742, filed 2014-03, 50,000 miles

“I was traveling on the highway at night with my daughter and my two grandkids. When I noticed that the car started to stop and then got off the highway and came to a stoplight the car completely shut down. Everything completely went off the car would not start, the electrical system also went down there was no power anywhere in the vehicle. I then contacted Nissan consumer affairs and reported the issue. They advised me to take it into the Nissan dealer and have it diagnosed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11404205, filed 2021-03, 76,000 miles

“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 there not someone that can rebuild them properly ???? I bought a Nissan because I thought it would last longer. I have not driven the van in 6 months its a total loss if I spend the money and it happens again then I am putting good money after bad. …”

NHTSA complaint #11004701, filed 2017-07, 120,000 miles

“3.5 l motor has unusually high oil consumption and pinging was noticed years ago when vehicle was brought in for recall and notified service advisers but they paid no attention to it saying nothing could be found. There is no oil pressure gauge to alert driver of low oil pressure. Check engine icon comes on but doesn't alert driver as to what the problem is. Vehicle in question was taken in for oil change months ago and was told there was very little oil but there were no warnings detected and there are no known oil leaks. …”

NHTSA complaint #10794786, filed 2015-11, 71,000 miles

“The electrical system failed that connected the radio, navigation system and back up camera around four to five months after receiving bill of sale. When parked or stopped the vehicle stalls by dimming of lights and making a kind of stalling sound. The windows sometimes tend to slowly wind up or down(electrical). My safety and that of others were put at risk because of the electrical issues and so the vehicle is notable to perform at the level it should. The vehicle was inspected by a certified auto mechanic and was confirmed that it was an electrical issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11452881, filed 2022-02

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Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201518%
20121314%
201169%
2009314%
200836%
20073917%
200657%
20051518%
2004235%
200213%
200022%
199411%

Other parts of the 2011 Nissan Quest

Fuel system
34 complaints
Electrical system
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Nissan Quest

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology