Rear seat belt does not protect my child in both left and right.The left side doesn't even stop from a hard brake.
The worst 2013 Nissan Quest problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Transmission9
- Body2
- Tires2
- Wheels2
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Seat belts1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2013 Nissan Quest
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Nissan Quest 118
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- DTC B00A0-00 stored
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (drift) and/or steering wheel off-center
2013 Nissan Quest fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 19 | 25 | 21 |
What 2013 Nissan Quest owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 approximately 103,572.
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.
Cvt transmission complete failure
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
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.
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. This condition leaves vehicle/occupants in a serious hazardous situation, especially attempting to turn through cross traffic.
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 van stops accelerating with out anywarning no check engine nothing . This problem needs to be fixed before a hole family losses there life due to faulty warning and the transmission not working like it should, it sounds like this is an issue with a lot of the same model vans.
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/accelerate. Once I was on bigger street, speed limit of 40mph, I still couldn'tt accelerate over 5-10mph. Parked in the driveway;later in afternoon, independent mechanic came to our house to test control panel with code reader, he confirmed it was the trans. We test drove to determine if we could drive 20-30 minutes to nissan dealer, but we barely got a half a block from our house before we lost total acceleration - could not move forward at all. We shut the van off, restarted it which allowed us to go 5mph & get home. The CVT transmission needs to be replaced in all nissan models. 6 year old van, still owe 10 car payments w/limited warranty valid until april 2020, however we have 118,000 miles,surpassing 100k limit. We've read online 1ks of consumer complaints on CVT trans failure,sentra, rogue, murano, altima, quest. Nissan refuses to recall for CVT trans replacement because it is not deemed a safety issue. Being unable to accelerate above 10mph in heavy traffic with our kids in the vehicle is a safety issue. Nissan us cust service rep gave us the run around: tow van to dealer for nissan test then the case would be reviewed (shell out $300) however there is no guarantee of replacement of CVT transmission by nissan. I am a teacher, this minivan is my transportation to/from school. My husband works part-time as warehouse laborer, so we cannot afford to replace the CVT trans for $5000. Nissan corporate needs to address this safety issue involving the CVT trans & replace all cvts & develop new trans. Lives are at stake.
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 especially scary when this happens mid-turn.
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Questions about the 2013 Nissan Quest
Is the 2013 Nissan Quest reliable?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2013 Nissan Quest, fewer than a typical Quest model year.
What is the 2013 Nissan Quest year score?
The 2013 Nissan Quest scores 88 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan Quest: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Nissan Quest?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 9 complaints, typically around 101,000 miles. Next is body (2).
How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Quest have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Nissan Quest have bad transmission?
The Nissan Quest model years with the most transmission complaints are 2004 (72 complaints), 2012 (28 complaints) and 2007 (19 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2013 Nissan Quest get?
Official estimates for the 2013 Nissan Quest range from 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 19 city and 25 highway.
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