2013 Nissan Quest problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (7) · Wheels (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (117)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Air Bags 2024-09-19 · NTB19-071D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dtc b00a0-00 stored this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin. if you confirm dtc b00a0-00 (occupant detection sensor unit) is stored, and ocs zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 117 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-11-15 · Seat Belts“rear seat belt does not protect my child in both left and right.the left side doesn't even stop from a hard brake.…”
2021-02-24 · Service Brakes · 103,572 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan quest. the contact stated while driving 5 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would attempt to stop but continued moving forward. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the local dealer. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the failure mileage was…”
2021-01-11 · Structure:body · 10,000 mi“2013pearl white nissan quest was purchased new. paint is peeling off on the hood and rear lift door showing primed or metal surface. vehicle was stationary during this process.…”
2020-07-28 · Power Train · 95,852 mi“driving down the freeway, transmission gave out as we were pulling into the exit. were able to cruise to a read. cvt complete failure at 95,852 miles. have always loved nissan but have had two major issues in the last few months that have left a bad taste…”
2020-07-28 · Power Train · 95,852 mi“cvt transmission complete failure…”
2020-07-23 · Power Train“i was driving and unable to accelerate. the vehicle judders at low speeds. there is a winning sound that comes from the engine. i have had multiple sensors replaced for the cvt but nothing has fixed this issue.…”
2019-08-26 · Power Train · 121,000 mi“cvt (transmission) began slipping/jerking and disengaging at approximately 121,000 miles. upon initial start up the slipping/jerking can be noticed. once vehicle reaches normal operating temperatures (driving conditions), its ability to engage is hit/miss leaving vehicle relatively motionless in middle of intersection after a stop/slow down. thi…”
2019-08-19 · Vehicle Speed Control · 101,000 mi“i was driving my 2013 nissan quest, when without any warning it stop accelerating, it would nit go forward or backwards. i was stuck in the middle of traffic with a car full of my family this is very dangerous. i noticed that when the a/c is on the car will move forward or backwards. this is dangerous and when moving and you turn right or left the …”
2019-05-10 · Power Train · 118,000 mi“we purchased our 2013 nissan quest minivan six years ago, and the cvt transmission failed while driving home from church on sunday, may 5th. after getting gas, i tried to accelerate and the entire front started vibrating and very minimal acceleration ability, 0-10mph. i went from parking lot onto city streets barely able to move forward/accelerat…”
2018-07-12 · Unknown Or Other · 65,230 mi“this issue is happening on a city street, both at a stand still and in motion. also going both straight and turning. extremely dangerous!! out of nowhere i will have my foot on the gas pedal, and it almost seems like no gas is getting into the system. my foot will be on the gas, and nothing will happen. the rpm gauge won't even move. it's especiall…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.