Verdict
2016 Nissan Quest: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2016 Nissan Quest — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Fewer reported complaints than most minivan.
Owners filed 13 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 100% of 2016 minivans. Power Train leads the reports (46%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2016 minivans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
13
Reports to NHTSA, 2016
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
22
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 100% of 2016 minivans
The bar is this car's percentile among 2016 minivans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Power Train issues lead owner complaints (46% of 13 reports), followed by suspension (15%).
Share of all 13 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11582805, ODI 11537643, ODI 11536125, ODI 11402888, ODI 11183398.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2016 Nissan Quest VAN FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest | 3.5L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 20 | 27 | 22 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2016 Nissan Quest: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2016 Nissan Quest?
Owners filed 13 NHTSA complaints about the 2016 Nissan Quest — fewer complaints than 100% of comparable 2016 minivans, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2016 Nissan Quest?
The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (46% of complaints) and suspension (15%).
How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Quest have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2016 Nissan Quest as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Nissan Quest get?
The EPA rates the 2016 Nissan Quest at 22 mpg combined.