2012 Nissan Quest electrical system problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2012 Nissan Quest — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Have fixed myself Ac compressor kit about 97,051miles on [XXX], 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 [XXX] at 95,186 milles in excellent condition…”
filed May 22, 2024
“Vehicle lost power multiple times while being driven. The alternator has been replaced three times last being 12/21. Battery has also been replaced. Vehicle has been to 2 mechanics. Potentially thought A/C compressor was causing problem. Replaced by mechanic number 2 May 2022. Vehicle runs until…”
filed Jun 28, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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.
NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2024CAN 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.
NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Quest years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Quest | 10 | 15% |
| 2009 Quest | 3 | 14% |
| 2008 Quest | 8 | 16% |
| 2007 Quest | 33 | 14% |
| 2006 Quest | 12 | 16% |
| 2005 Quest | 14 | 17% |
| 2004 Quest | 77 | 17% |
| 2002 Quest | 4 | 14% |
| 2001 Quest | 4 | 10% |
| 2000 Quest | 10 | 11% |
| 1999 Quest | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 Quest | 3 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Nissan Quest
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.