2012 Nissan Quest Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 10%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Nissan Quest, 10% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“In 2019 our paint started pealing off in chunks. I can rub my hand a cross the paint and it will fall off. When I wash my vehicle even more paint will come off. There are numerous spots on my vehicle where the metal is exposed.”
NHTSA complaint #11414719, filed 2021-05, 95,000 miles“My car randomly accelerated on 2 occasions , may 30, 2013 and june 27, 2013. The first incident resulted in a crash, hitting a pole, tree, and another vehicle. 2nd incident was a near miss, almost had a head on collision with another vehicle. My 9 year old son and I were in the car. No resolution from Nissan. They are not concerned about safety. Want me to take car back without any explanation.”
NHTSA complaint #10531525, filed 2013-07, 8,700 miles“Broken driver side door lock accuator caused the door to not open. The mechanical door lock system malfunctioned resulting in a door that is locked and will not unlock to open. This is a safety hazard that will prevent safe exit in the event of an emergency.”
NHTSA complaint #10967204, filed 2017-03, 40,000 miles“My 2012 Nissan Quest has completely rotted out causing the muffler system and the motor mount to move causing significant damage and repair. Over $2,500 just to buy parts and repair all due to excessive rust on the body frame underneath. Its only a 2012 yet it looks as if it is a lot older. While driving the muffler system failed and broke away along with the motor mount which shifted. Cannot be driven any longer.”
NHTSA complaint #11426007, filed 2021-07“The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Quest. While the vehicle was parked, the rear passenger side sliding door fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rail upper assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that an investigator would be assigned to the case. The manufacturer informed the contact that the failure was not a safety defect and would not be covered by the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 17% |
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2014 | 2 | 11% |
| 2013 | 2 | 11% |
| 2012 | 9 | 10% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 18% |
| 2008 | 6 | 12% |
| 2007 | 12 | 5% |
| 2006 | 8 | 11% |
| 2005 | 10 | 12% |
| 2004 | 70 | 16% |
| 2002 | 4 | 14% |
| 2001 | 7 | 17% |
| 2000 | 11 | 13% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 12% |
| 1997 | 16 | 18% |
| 1996 | 16 | 12% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 16 | 10% |
| 1993 | 11 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2012 Nissan Quest
28 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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