2013 Nissan Quest Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 50%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Nissan Quest, 50% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 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 driving my 2013 Nissan Quest, when without any warning it stop accelerating, it would nit go forward or backwards. I was stuck in the middle of traffic with a car full of my family this is very dangerous. I noticed that when the A/C is on the car will move forward or backwards. This is dangerous and when moving and you turn right or left the van stops accelerating with out anywarning no check engine nothing . …”
NHTSA complaint #11244870, filed 2019-08, 101,000 miles“While taking my van out of parking lot, the van wouldn't accelerate despite the fact that RPM guage showed proper RPM. I tried to back the van, but same situation. I checked any warning sign such as check engine but there was no such sign. Eventually the van started accelerating very slowly and picked up some speed. I straight reached to glen burnie transmissions shop and their master technician conducted the diagnostic and a drive test. He then informed me that antifreeze from radiator has mixed into transmission and caused the transmission totally damaged. …”
NHTSA complaint #11058364, filed 2018-01, 130,000 miles“We purchased our 2013 Nissan Quest minivan six years ago, and the CVT transmission failed while driving home from church on sunday, may 5th. After getting gas, I tried to accelerate and the entire front started vibrating and very minimal acceleration ability, 0-10mph. I went from parking lot onto city streets barely able to move forward/accelerate. Once I was on bigger street, speed limit of 40mph, I still couldn'tt accelerate over 5-10mph. Parked in the driveway;later in afternoon, independent mechanic came to our house to test control panel with code reader, he confirmed it was the trans. …”
NHTSA complaint #11206929, filed 2019-05, 118,000 miles“We purchased a 2013 Nissan Quest in november 2015. It had around 48-49k miles on it and currently has 99k miles on it. While driving it yesterday, it began to violently shake upon acceleration between 0 and 45mph. It felt exactly like driving over rumble strips. We took it to the closest mechanic, who test drove it before pulling it into the garage to check the axels. When he went to put it in reverse to back it out of the garage, the transmission completely quit. The mechanic informed us at that point that nissans with the CVT transmission were notorious for having these types of issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #11052060, filed 2017-12, 99,000 miles“Driving down the freeway, transmission gave out as we were pulling into the exit. Were able to cruise to a read. Cvt complete failure at 95,852 miles. Have always loved Nissan but have had two major issues in the last few months that have left a bad taste”
NHTSA complaint #11341757, filed 2020-07, 95,852 milesRelated service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 33% |
| 2016 | 6 | 46% |
| 2015 | 3 | 25% |
| 2014 | 7 | 39% |
| 2013 | 9 | 50% |
| 2012 | 28 | 30% |
| 2011 | 10 | 15% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 19 | 8% |
| 2006 | 15 | 20% |
| 2005 | 14 | 17% |
| 2004 | 72 | 16% |
| 2001 | 4 | 10% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 7% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
| 1994 | 7 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2013 Nissan Quest
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Nissan Quest
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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