2012 Nissan Quest: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 10, 2024 · Transmission · DE

The CVT transmission on this vehicle has failed. The vehicle is jerking and and stalls while driving. If I'm at a light stopped and the light changes to go, the vehicle won't move unless I put my foot all the way down on the accelerator then it Jenks and starts to move. I took it to Sheridan Nissan in Delaware, and they told me this has been the issue with the CVT transmission and I need to just get rid of the van. To get a new one put in is over $7000 with just a 12 Mos12,000 miles warranty and they say it may go out again. I was told by another dealership that Nissan new about this problem, but won't fix it. I've noticed that they have replaced CVT transmissions in other Nissan vehicles and other years, but seem to skip the 2012 Nissan Quest. The engine light came on after it started jerking and I had it towed to Nissan and then they told me that the transmission is slipping. They told me I could drive it home, but to "get rid of it because it doesn't have much life left." Please make Nissan recall these transmissions like they did others. If they are all CVT transmissions, why are some being fixed and others being ignored? Please help.

Filed Aug 9, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · TN

My Brake system was flushed but my brake light and battery and ABS LIGHT stays on flickering I was driving my vehicle at high speed and it it just stalls with no warning... I have to wait 20 mins or more before it'll start again. It has bn doing this for an entire year..driving full speed with no warning just shut down in middle of traffic

Filed Aug 9, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · TN

Traveling at a high speed of 75 vehicle without warning stalls can't give any gas... Will not restart to after it has sat for about 20 mins then it will start and stall out again..ABS light and brake battery light keeps jumping on and off

Filed Sep 23, 2019 · Transmission · 93,000 miles · GA

The vehicle stalls due to transmission. Cvt failed when the vehicle has some 93,000 miles. Vehicle stalled in the middle of the freeway and did not move. We had to tow it home. This seems to be a widespread problem with these vehicles.

Filed Feb 20, 2019 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · PA

Multiple times got into the vehicle (no specific time this would occur) and attempted to start the vehicle. The vehicle would start as it was in the park position. When the van would be placed in reverse it would engage and backing up would occur. Once then the vehicle was placed in drive, the vehicle would then shutter and then stall out. This did occur twice while driver was pulling out, and the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. After multiple attempts the vehicle would finally start. After the first two times this occurred, we started documenting the amount of fuel in the vehicle and each time this occurred it was on or below a quarter of a tank of gas. Since keeping at least a 1/2 tank of fuel, the vehicle has not exhibited this behavior. The vehicle was taken to local mechanic to be looked at. After assessing the vehicle based on our description, the mechanic stated that the vehicle needs to be taken to a nissan dealer due to being a tsb out on this year and model of vehicle. Prior to this issue, the vehicle would shutter after being stopped in drive (stop sign, pulling out moving forward, or accelerating up a hill). Testing was done, and code p0500 was listed. We had the mass air flow sensor changed, new battery, and up /lower manifold gaskets changed, in attempt to fix this issue. After each of these services were done, the vehicle did run somewhat better, but still occurs off and on.

Filed Aug 18, 2018 · Transmission · 12 miles · FL

The vehicle stalls due to transmission. Cvt failed when the vehicle has some 93,000 miles. Vehicle stalled in the middle of the intersection did not move. I had to push it off the road. Very dangerous. This seems to be a widespread problem with these vehicles.

Filed Aug 1, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 125,000 miles · CA

The van began to sputter and seemingly misfire once shifted into gear. I suspected a case of clogged fuel injectors and pressed firmly with the throttle to clear the line of debris. The van then stalled in the intersection as I was making a left turn, the transmission disengaged itself and provided no gear resistance. Fortunately the timing of oncoming traffic allowed me to coast out of the intersection, using the downward grade of a nearby alley in order to exit the street. Inspection of the van revealed obd ii codes: p0500 and p0720. Further investigation revealed an existing recall for automobiles of this make, model and year, that exhibit the events I have encountered. I believe that recall:12v076000 recall date 02/29/2012 should be expanded to include my VIN due to the similarity of events encountered as well as the hazard thereby created. I am fortunate to have made it through the intersection without getting t-boned. Below are reference quotes and links that further describe the experience and illustrate the identical circumstances that prompted the existing recall. Reference a: http://p0500.enginetroublecode.com/nissan-quest p0500 obd-ii diagnostic powertrain (p) trouble code description p0500 obd-ii trouble code the vehicle speed sensor outputs a 4 pulse signal for every revolution of the rotor shaft, which is rotated by the transmission output shaft via the driven gear. After this signal is converted into a p0500 code. Reason for p0500 code the reason of p0500 obd-ii engine trouble code is fuel composition sensor circuit malfunction. Parts or components should not be replaced with reference to only a p0500 dtc. The vehicle service manual should be consulted for more information on possible causes of the fault, along with required testing. Reference b: https://www.cars.com/recalls/nissan-quest-2012/ see attach. Thanks

Filed Jun 28, 2018 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · TX

There is a fuel system glitch in the software. The car stalls when idling or traveling at speeds lower than 40 MPH. It almost always happens at stop lights or stop signs as well. Sometimes the car will not even drive but it will reverse. I am able to reverse out of a parking spot but am not able to drive forward. It it's very inconsistent and will happen frequently for weeks, then go a couple weeks without happening before it starts back again. A message pops up on the screen about a software error when the problem happens. It is the exact problem that has been recalled for the 2011-2012 quests but my VIN number does not match the recall. I have taken it to get repaired twice and no one could find the problem. After it would not drive at all yesterday, a new mechanic found the problem and the bulletin about the recall but nissan will not cover it because my VIN number doesn't match.

Filed Aug 25, 2017 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan quest. While at a stop light, the vehicle stalled without warning on a decline. Once the contact reached the bottom of the decline, she was able to shift the vehicle into neutral and drive normally. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v076000 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Aug 17, 2016 · Transmission · 71,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan quest. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the CVT failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 11, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · GA

Though my vehicle was not subject to a recall I had the same issue as the other vehicles that had been recalled. With 40 miles left to go, according to my gauge, my vehicle stalled in traffic, on two different occasions, while turning left into gas stations. When I presented this issue to a dealer and to nissan america I was told my vehicle was not subject to a recall, even though it was for the same problem and required the same repair as the recalled vehicles. I was charged over $300 for reprogramming my computer.

Filed Jan 26, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 73,000 miles · CA

I bought this vehicle not knowing this vehicle had prior owner trans problem with dealer. At about a month to two month after I bought this vehicle at 68300 in the busy california traffic the vehicle stalled on me foot on the gas but trans is not moving. This is the diagnosis: doc codes p0725 engine speed * p0746 pic solienoid a * p0776 pic solenoid b * p0868 fluid pressure low * p1701 TCM. * p1722 vehicle speed signal and * p1778 step motor in transmission CVT trans burnt replacement was recommended at a cost $ 3110,81 and labor cost $ 1619,00 . Trans was done by august 14 2014 in november 2015 the same thing again too many people are having the same problem with this trans in cars an vans the dealer is doing nothing about it. Imagine 3 times same vehicle and it' under 70,000 miles