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 2022-02Related service bulletins
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- 10119236Aug 16, 2017NISSAN; OIL LEAKING AROUND VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE This bulletin applies only to Maxima, Quest, Altima Coupe, Altima Sedan, Pathfinder and Murano vehicles with a…
- 10109159Jan 27, 2017NISSAN; OIL LEAKING AROUND VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE This bulletin applies only to Maxima, Quest, Altima Coupe, Altima, Pathfinder and Murano vehicles equipped with V6…
- 10192478Nov 25, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Starting with 2010 Model Year, Nissan vehicles have been gradually incorporating a new type of DTC known as Permanent DTC or P-DTC. If a vehicle is equipped…
- 10192293Jan 13, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement Engine Control Modules (ECMs) for many newer Nissan vehicles are now "Blank" ECMs. Blank ECMs come without software and must be programmed (not…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 13 | 14% |
| 2011 | 6 | 9% |
| 2009 | 3 | 14% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 39 | 17% |
| 2006 | 5 | 7% |
| 2005 | 15 | 18% |
| 2004 | 23 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2011 Nissan Quest
34 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
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.
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