2012 Nissan Quest Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test

Good

Source IIHS.org

MPG (up to)

19 City / 24 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

260

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Rusha W

The most important aspect of the Quest is its comfort.

I like how roomy the Quest is. I have taken it on many long vacations and I like the fact that it is very comfortable. I have no complaints about this vehicle.

Marcellyn (l do know how to spell my name). C

It is reliable and it's a comfortable ride on a trip.

It rides smooth. It has a wheelchair lift. Seats and steering wheel are adjustable. It has plenty of room for my luggage.

Frank C

Review for 2012 Nissan quest.

Awful traction and pretty bad offset crash results but other than that one of the best vehicles I have ever had. Extremely peppy engine and fairly economical for a van. 95, 000 miles and still going strong. Very roomy cabin and all the seat can be laid flat without removing them.

Elizabeth S

A few issues along the way but a wonderful vehicle nonetheless.

I love the size and space, the look and overall function however I have had some major issues with my vehicle. At 70k miles the motor blew I had to replace it. A year later the transmission went out. This is when I found out that the 2012 quest had a CVT transmission which is belt driven due to this the only place I could get one was the Nissan dealership and it was $1000 more than if I could find one from someone who rebuilds transmissions. Other than those major repairs I really love this van and plan on keeping it for along time. I love to go to yard sales and it is amazing the items I can fit into my van. All the seats fold flat I do not have to remove them. It has a spacious “cubby” which would be a trunk for a car. It has built in DVD, all leather heated seats, push button start, keyless entry, several cup holders. It has dual heat and air and rear heat and air separate. It even has a outlet. Again I am not sure if others have had issues with the motor or transmission as I have or if mine was just a fluke. I still love it and would recommend it for everything it offers me. It has made a trip to the beach and multiple 2-3 hour trips and has always been reliable. If you have a large family, need a lot of space or like to haul items this is definitely the vehicle for you.

Mimi H

Excellent roomy family car.

Lots of room for the family. Large trunk space with under trunk storage. Automatic doors and windows. DVD player to keep kids entertained. Captain chairs in the back with removable console in the middle. Easy access in and out. Drives nice good mileage.

Lisa B

It allows you to store 6 cds on the player to listen to later.

I love my Nissan Quest van because of all the space and options that it has. The automatic double rear doors. The automatic trunk lift is very handy. Dual sunroof and DVR player. Comes with extra storage compartment in trunk.

Mike I

2012 Nissan quest review good car overall.

It is a great vehicle the storage in the back is not very good there is a fuel problem where the gauge would read that it had a little bit of gas left yet it would run out of gas that was a programming issue that we got taken care of right off the bat. We have to do brakes on it about every 50,000 miles. There’s a lot of cup holder space there’s two in the back two in the center console and two in the front so you have six total that is pretty cool. Really no blind spots when you are driving you can pretty much see anything in the mirrors have you covered the glass reps all the way around the vehicle so that is good. Mine has 130,000 miles on it and haven't had any problems outside of brakes and a few little quirky things here and there but overall I am very pleased and it is been a great vehicle.

John I

My car has a backup camera.

I love the space it has in it. Also, I like the motorized/automatic doors. My least favorite part of my vehicle is the color.

Negative Owner Reviews

Diana D

It is the worst vehicle ever!

It has had ongoing mechanical problems that cost a ton of money. I like the size and storage but the maintenance is awful. I would not recommend this vehicle to another person. It is not a reliable car based on the mechanical issues. Multiple recalls and once broke down on the interstate.

Kim R

Transmission failure history

My transmission died on a trip out of state and I was told this was common among Nissans. My car only had 126k at the time and I was told I was lucky it lasted that long given Nissan's history of bad transmissions. I have also had to sink $2500 over the past 2 years for AC issues. The car was purchased new is 2012. And the tires for this vehicle go flat if you look at them. I was happy until recently when this thing has been unrealiable at best and a giant money pit.

Story M

2012 white Nissan quest. 2nd owner non smoker, etc.

Eighth years old, high mileage. Passenger window does not roll down from drivers side. No rear air conditioning. Armrest has a year in it. Heated seats, DVD player. Leather seats. Automatic door does not always open. DVD player does not always work. White exterior. Missing a piece of door trim.

Dawn b

Great van for the money compared to others in its class.

I liked the sleek design of the vehicle compared to other minivans when I was shopping. I liked how easy it was to enter an address into the navigation system compared to other vehicles. Cost was lower than other minivans that were similarly equipped.

Tiny J

That it has so much space in trunk, but body is not that strong

It's bigger than any other van. It doesn't give that good average. And I if like my cars body is not stronger like Honda.

Zakk R

2012 Nissan quest sl review.

Great for lugging around passengers and cargo. Not really a minivan guy so it feels like I am driving around in one of those heavy load vehicles. As far as it falling apart, there has not really been any required repairs other than routine maintenance.

Brianna S

Comfortable, nice for families.

We do like the quest but the problem with it is that I feel like I am constantly fighting to stay in the middle of my lane. The shape of the van weird so it is pushed around a lot. Other than that it is a nice ride and is comfortable. Suits our family's needs.

Faith C

My vehicle is a constant mess that keeps having small problems.

I enjoy having a minivan because it is great with all the room. There have just been so many problems. I live in New York and we get so much snow. The car is terrible in snow and even loses control when it rains. It is pretty scary. This is even with brand new tires on the van. My air conditioning has also recently gone out. It stopped working just after one year, which I find a little ridiculous. It just seems I am putting so much money into the van when it is not even worth that much. My door handle also broke off when someone pulled the handle.

Nissan Quest Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

260 HP 21 MPG 7 Seats

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2012 Nissan Quest Owner Reviews

4.11

71 Reviews

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5 stars

39%

4 stars

37%

3 stars

21%

2 stars

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Ana C on June 8, 2021

I really like my car because I feel safe.

I will get a car depending on what I need it for. Like my Nissan quest (2012) is a great family car and it is very roomy. Which is perfect because we are a family of 6. I want a car that twill suit and be perfect for my family. I would like my car to be very good with road trips and long car rides as well because I may use it for work and school and getting to those places are very important to me. I also want my car to be very comfortable and safe. I want to feel like I am in a safe environment in my car just like my house. With me being busy a lot of the times, my car cannot break down multiple times. I need a car that will hold and not have any problems mainly because of time and money.

Kimberley M on May 20, 2021

2012 Nissan quest features.

Minivan does not need a key in ignition to start. You do need a key somewhere nearby to unlock and start the minivan. There are push buttons to open the sliding doors. There are more push buttons at the front of the minivan in case a child forgets to close the door. There are plenty of cup holders. I do not like the fact that it does not have screens or an entertainment system. The minivan has seating for seven. The price was a little more than I expected.

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Pros from Owners

Richard L.

I like the space in the back. The dash shows the air pressure for all the tires. The onboard DVD player is nice for the kids. We drive it a lot and it has had minimal mechanical issues. The air gets hot quickly in the winter and cold quickly in the summer.

Erendida A.

A lot of space. The middle and back seat can tilt back completely for when you need more space. The is also a lot of storage space in the back of the van. Also my kids love the van and they love how much space it has.

Mariam H.

Large trunk space. Automatic doors and windows. Room for my large family. Good leg room. Leather interior. Nice appeal and sleek look. Good on gas. Drivers nice especially for long distance travel. DVD player keeps kids entertained.

Brianna S.

Seats are roomy. Lots of cup holders and storage, trunk has stow and go there is enough room for everything. We have a full sized convertible car seat, two snow shovels, ice scrapers, jumper cables, emergency kits and blankets in the stow area that closes.

Cons from Owners

Richard L.

As this is not a popular vehicle, getting replacement parts can sometimes be a little bit more difficult. We have had an issue with one of the sliding doors freezing shut in the winter. With small kids that has made it difficult.

Erendida A.

There are no cons really for us. We love the van just as it is. My kids and I love everything about it. It's just really convenient for us to have a Nissan Quest minivan. I am a mother of three and the more space there is the better.

Mariam H.

Does not connect with my smartphone besides pairings for hands free calls. Leather on the armrest of drivers seat cracked and peeled. The outside trim on drivers door lifts. No built in GPS. Have to sit on seats to activate heated seat.

Brianna S.

Really boxy and gets pushed around by the slightest breeze. Can be hard to keep in your lane. There really is not much more for cons. There seems to be a few more blind spots than I am uses to but I recently bought this van so you kind of need to spend time getting used to driving it.

Ranks #6 Minivans by Owners

The 2012 Nissan Quest has an average owner rating of 4.11 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 7 other Minivans.

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4.11

Ranks #3 Minivans by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Nissan Quest has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #3 of 7 other Minivans.

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24 MPG

Is The 2012 Nissan Quest A Good Car?

Yes. It is great for families. Especially ones whose kids play sports. My children are very tall and they fit comfortably on trips.

Kim D.

Yes! I love my minivan. It is just the basic package, but has everything we need and space for everyone.

Ta B.

Yes very good, no issues at all just the basic oil change and freon,haven't had any problems since I got it

Akira W.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Nissan Quest?

We have no problems with our van. We keep it maintained with regular oil changes and most suggested maintenance.

Kim D.

It has been very reliable. The only trouble we have had was the AC going out. But it has been fixed.

Rebecca S.

No problems it is reliable, worth the price for the whole family lots of space... we like it alot not to big not too small just

De F.

Is The 2012 Nissan Quest A Good Value?

We paid around $20,000 for our used 2012 van in 2018. It was a great value for our family. We are happy with our decision.

Kim D.

Our used one was $17k. I thought it was a good value at the time we bought it. I really think it is an awesome van and it was worth the money we paid.

Marcus L.

15000 good value, it's worth is no matter what ...haven't had no major or expensive issues well driven

Brooke S.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

(Not Rated)

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety