Model-year record
2017 Nissan Quest
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Complaints filed
6
Reports to NHTSA, 2017
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
22
EPA estimate
Known issues
Power Train issues lead owner complaints (33% of 6 reports), followed by air bags (17%).
Share of all 6 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11576410, ODI 11512336.
Individual complaint reports(6)
Showing the 6 most recent reportsStructureDec 2025 · ODI 11706538Details +Close −
Terrible paint peeling on the hood and rear. No accidents or anything that would cause peeling paint. Color is white.
- Reported
- Dec 2025
- Incident date
- Jun 2024
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainMar 2024 · ODI 11576410Details +Close −
Driving our van out of town, we started having problems with the transmission 2 hours into our drive. We have never had problems out of the transmission. When we accelerate from a stop it would give a shutter and sometimes a pop. It was very dangerous turning into the traffic as it was shuttering you loose power and could get hit. When we stopped at a store where i could check things out at turning the van off. When we started the vehicle it would not go into forward or reverse. We had it towed and had to pay over $4500 to replace the transmission with a new one. The mechanic said they get these all the time because it has a cvt transmission and they are no good. The replaced and refunded a lot of people that had different makes and model. I don’t understand why they don’t on a Nissan Quest . Nissan knows this is a problem. We had our entire family in the van and could have gotten hurt or killed. Nissan needs to do the right thing here and reimburse or replace them.
- Reported
- Mar 2024
- Incident date
- Dec 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Air BagsJan 2024 · ODI 11563349Details +Close −
Air bag light went off beginning of Nov 2023. Took to the dealership, they diagnosed the air bag module and harness as bad. Paid $2k to replace that, took 2 days for part to arrive. Fast forward, mid December 2023, air bag light on again. Take back to dealership and now the passenger side air bag has failed and needs to be replaced. $3k estimated to replace. Many Nissan vehicles (much later year models) have passenger side air bag recalls. This should be under recall as well as the module.
- Reported
- Jan 2024
- Incident date
- Nov 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainMar 2023 · ODI 11512336Details +Close −
I was driving on the roadway when I felt a jolt and my 2017 Nissan Quest suddenly would not accelerate. I was almost rear-ended and had to come to a stop in a moving lane of traffic. I had no warning lights or previous symptoms, and my Quest has about 80,000 miles. I had my vehicle towed to a local mechanic and was told that they have seen many other similar issues with the Nissan Quest's premature CVT transmission failure. The codes thrown indicated CVT transmission "judder." They recommend that I call AAA and have it towed to a Nissan dealership. I had my Quest towed to a local Nissan dealership and was told the transmission would cost $6200 to repair, which is more than it is worth.
- Reported
- Mar 2023
- Incident date
- Mar 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
VisibilityDec 2022 · ODI 11496208Details +Close −
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that all the windows inadvertently failed to operate as needed. The contact also stated that she attempted to operate the HVAC system and noticed an abnormal odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the air filters were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact was concerned of the lack of ventilation. Additionally, the contact stated that the rear center captains seat belt failed to operate as designed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 44,000.
- Reported
- Dec 2022
- Incident date
- Aug 2018
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Electrical SystemDec 2021 · ODI 11444167 · fireDetails +Close −
Car had internal fire with the push start system. Brake switch caught fire when the car was started melted electrical underneath
- Reported
- Dec 2021
- Incident date
- Dec 2021
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- Fire
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
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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
2017 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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2017 Nissan Quest: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2017 Nissan Quest?
Owners filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the 2017 Nissan Quest. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2017 Nissan Quest?
The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (33% of complaints) and air bags (17%).
How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Quest have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2017 Nissan Quest as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Nissan Quest get?
The EPA rates the 2017 Nissan Quest at 22 mpg combined.