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Nissan QuestModel year report

2016 Nissan Quest Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
56,000miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl FWD · 20 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Nissan Quest (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2016 Nissan Quest. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 6 complaints (46% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and air bags (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 56,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 130 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 46 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “Took my Nissan in for the 60000 services and found out there is a problem on the CVT has a code p17f1. The service tech explained what's wrong how is shakes and judder and I have been feeling this since 45000mile and I'm just about 3000 out of warranty at 63000 miles and Nissan USA does not want to cover the repair. The CVT judder upon acceleration 0-40. I was advised to get the valve body replaced and was quoted $1340.47. I have been a loyal Nissan owner for years I have Nissan titan 2006 , 1984 Nissan 300zx, 2004 infinity i35, 2014 Nissan altima,and had 2003 Nissan maxima.”

NHTSA complaint #11183398, filed 2019-03, 63,000 miles

Suspension: “This vehicle has several manufacturing faults that threaten the safety of my family. Since the vehicle left the consession, according to new, we have not been able to safely use this vehicle since its transmission, suspension and front. These components have a vibration and crunch that does not allow safe use. Since then it has taken imnumerable times to repair for the same faults and they still persist. …”

NHTSA complaint #11081745, filed 2018-03, 95 miles

Air bags: “The airbag light turns on when a passenger is sitting on the passenger seat. The airbag off is on on various occasions during the drive, it goes on and then after some times it turns off. The airbag seems faulty. Looks like if the vehicle is in an accident, the airbags might not deploy, therefore the passenger is not safe from a vehicle crash. It always happens when I drive the vehicle and a passenger is sitting on the passenger seat.”

NHTSA complaint #11100617, filed 2018-06

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 11,000 and 65,000 miles.

25%0–1013%10–2513%25–5025%50–7513%75–10013%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 56,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201620172018201920202021202332024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2016 Nissan Quest version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Quest FWD3.5L 6-cylCVT202722$3,050

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2016 Nissan Quest in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 130 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 130 bulletins →

Other model years of the Nissan Quest

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2017644,0000—22—Not enough data
20161356,0000—22—Not enough data
20151254,0000—22—Not enough data
20141864,0000—21—Falling
20131895,8520—21—Falling
20129370,0001—2150 · TypicalFalling
20116616,5001—2160 · TypicalFalling
20092284,0002—19—Falling
20085097,0003—1913 · FewerStable
2007228100,0001—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20067457,0001—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20058250,8002—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200444533,8224—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20022934,0000—17Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20014258,0001—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20008748,0002—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199911850,0004—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199841103,0001—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19978968,5002—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1996134103,0002—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1995167100,0003—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1994165111,1002—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1993118162,0005—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Nissan Quest model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Nissan Quest have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2016 Nissan Quest as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Nissan Quest is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 6 complaints (46% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.

Has the 2016 Nissan Quest been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Nissan Quest get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Nissan Quest (Quest, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 20 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Nissan Quest reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 56,000 miles and the middle half falls between 11,000 and 65,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.