21 problems related to power train have been reported for the 2012 Nissan Quest. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Nissan Quest based on all problems reported for the 2012 Quest.
My van is not accelerating properly, it seems to idle out and does not go over 20 mph it idles on acceleration decline. I could not get out of way fast enough if traffic was busy.
Have fixed myself ac compressor kit about 97,051miles on 6/12/2020, maf sensor, two vvt solenoids having driven it 20,000 miles in five years trying to rid light. Nov 2019 purchased at 94,719 miles. Roberts Nissan of manchester, TN checked and serviced on 12/04/2019 at 95,186 milles in excellent condition. Light will not stay off for power train system, cam timing bank, timing chains, vct camshaft timing vct, power supply circuit. Nissan did replace recall abs actuator. Had checked cookeville Nissan 5/21/2024 light on and they turned off saying it checked ok after a cold start for $230. It is loud now at 114,998 miles! this auto must have defective parts since gateway has serviced it regularly. I am concerned about driving. Talked to consumer affairs of Nissan and was told it was over 65,000 miles and not valid.
Cvt transmission failed and had to replace with new cvt transmission while returning from a trip on June 7 2023. It failed in middle of the trip. Aamco boardman, OH helped replace it with brand new transmission and it cost $7525. Last year also compressor failed and had to replace it with brand new compressor at the local garage here in shippensburg. Mileage is only 110000 miles. Very disappointed and dissatisfied with 2012 Nissan Quest.
The cvt transmission on this vehicle has failed. The vehicle is jerking and and stalls while driving. If I'm at a light stopped and the light changes to go, the vehicle won't move unless I put my foot all the way down on the accelerator then it jenks and starts to move. I took it to sheridan Nissan in delaware, and they told me this has been the issue with the cvt transmission and I need to just get rid of the van. To get a new one put in is over $7000 with just a 12 mos12,000 miles warranty and they say it may go out again. I was told by another dealership that Nissan new about this problem, but won't fix it. I've noticed that they have replaced cvt transmissions in other Nissan vehicles and other years, but seem to skip the 2012 Nissan Quest. The engine light came on after it started jerking and I had it towed to Nissan and then they told me that the transmission is slipping. They told me I could drive it home, but to "get rid of it because it doesn't have much life left. " please make Nissan recall these transmissions like they did others. If they are all cvt transmissions, why are some being fixed and others being ignored? please help.
I was on a busy freeway only 10 miles from my city and my van with no warning started to slow down and I tried pushing gas to make it go faster to the speed limit because there were semi trucks lined behind and beside me and it wouldn’t accelerate at all. It just continued to slow down at a fast rate and I was trying to get to the side of the freeway as fast as possible and the steering wheel got hard to turn to the side. It was a struggle and I had my husband, and all 5 of my daughters with me. We were all scared out of our minds. Vehicles were passing so close to us and so fast. The vehicle came to a complete stop on the side of the freeway and the engine was still running and I tried to push gas but it just revved up and didn’t move at all. My family and I were stranded for hours waiting for help to come. We could have been hit by so many vehicles. I turned off the van and restarted a few minutes later to try to get it to go but it wouldn’t budge. Just made whining sounds.
I am having a problem on the cvt transmission of my 2012 Nissan Quest. It's becoming too dangerous to drive because it's keep on jerking when I'm driving it in the street that is way I don't drive it in the freeway because it's too dangerous and lately it speed up that I almost get an accident. First it won't run whenever I stop at stop sign and/or stop light, when I press the accelerator it won't run like it normally do and then all of the sudden it will speed up that I almost get in an accident. I want the Nissan manufacturer to recall my Quest and fix my transmission.
Daughter's Quest has a bad cvt transmission. Diagnosis made by independent service center. Check engine light came on. Codes p1700, p0746, & p0868. Unsafe to drive - doesn't accelerate, shakes, shutters, etc. Other Nissan Quest/Nissan owners with same issue (pathfinder, rogue, juke, murano, versa,sentra,altima). Refer to carcomplaints. Com. I mailed a letter to Nissan corp office in franklin TN. They offered no assistance. Nissan settled a class action law suit for sentra, versa, altima with same trans problem by agreeing to replace trans and extend warranty from 5yrs/60k miles to 10 yrs/120k miles. Want Nissan to replace bad cvt transmissions and extend warranty on Quest vans and other models with bad cvt transmissions.
The vehicle stalls due to transmission. Cvt failed when the vehicle has some 93,000 miles. Vehicle stalled in the middle of the freeway and did not move. We had to tow it home. This seems to be a widespread problem with these vehicles.
The vehicle stalls due to transmission. Cvt failed when the vehicle has some 93,000 miles. Vehicle stalled in the middle of the intersection did not move. I had to push it off the road. Very dangerous. This seems to be a widespread problem with these vehicles.
Doesn't want to speed when accelerate, specially on a hill. No electrical problems detect it.
Van started to have problems with the acceleration, I stepped on the gas and it didn't responded until several seconds later (5-10), it started slowly and then it accelerates slowly. Every time the vehicle stops, the transmission doesn't work. The check engine light came on, I took the car to an autozone store, and they found the error code p1778, which is cvt transmission error. I took the van then to the dealership and they told me that they found the same error code, and they told me that the transmission needs to be replaced at approx $3800 dls. The van has 76,000 miles. And so far, I've seen numerous sites that have claims and list problems with Nissan transmissions, and Nissan is not taking care of customers. This is a very serious problem that can cause an accident if you are trying to cross a street and the car doesn't respond. Also its very disappointing that Nissan doesn't help or doesn't have a recall to replace the transmission or fix this issue.
Cvt started slipping around 115,000 miles when taking off on incline. Really bad slipping and had fluid changed at 121,000 miles. Surging and losing power on the interstate in traffic. Went completely out at 130,000 miles leaving my family stranded.
Van has had issues slipping on hills after stop with gears grinding and jerking. Brought in to dealership and they could not replicate. I mentioned I thought it might be transmission and how we can do preventive maintenance. They recommended flushing transmission fluid for $125 which I did. Less than month later, slipping still occurred on hills after stops. On way home this past Saturday, I was going about 30-40 mph when there was a stop light on a slight incline. I slowed down to about 5-10mph when the light turned green. I then pressed the accelerator pedal and the gear grinded and I had no power. As I pressed the gas no power was coming to van and I had to pull over. I had to turn off the vehicle and wait a minute or so and after starting the car, the vehicle seemed normal again. I noticed the check engine light also was now on. Brought the van in to dealership and after doing a drive test and replicating on a hill, they confirmed the slipping. They also did a diagnostic and confirmed transmission needed to be replaced to tune of $4100. Looking up this case there appears to be numerous problems with Nissan cvt transmissions. Nissan also provided an extended warranty for prior van models from 2003-2010 to 100k miles. My vehicle is a 2012 Nissan Quest with 81k miles. With all the Nissans having cvt transmission issues, it appears there is a pervasive issue that needs to be addressed by Nissan.
Jerking motion: sudden twitching and oscillating motion of acceleration and deceleration. After driving normally for about 10~30 mints, it happens at about 2000 rpm ~ 2500 rmp on uphill (with accelerator gentry pressed down). It stopes when I release the accelerator, when the engine comes down to below 2000 rpm. Https://youtu. Be/7vclguaumoe.
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Quest. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cvt failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000. The VIN was unavailable.
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.
Our minivan was stopped at a light and wouldn't accelerate when pressing the gas, it hesitated for a few seconds and then jolted forward, causing the vehicle behind us to drive off road to avoid a collision.
Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle then stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Ah.
The cvt transmission is going out in out 2012 Nissan Quest and needs to be replaced. Vehicle will not accelerate after coming to a stop.
Engine mount found broken during oil change. Changed and found broken again at about 50000. Changed and found broken a third time at 75000.
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. Updated 7/31/12 updated 08/01/12.