2012 Nissan Quest drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 28 complaints for the 2012 Nissan Quest, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 82,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 82,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan quest. The contact was driving approximately 2 MPH and approached a traffic stop signal. When pulling off from a complete stop, there was a delayed response when the accelerator pedal was applied. The failure occurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was unable to duplicate the problem or generate a trouble during the diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan quest. While in park, the vehicle failed to start. In addition, while driving various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate and the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission and multiple parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Nissan Quest
- Electrical system 20 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints