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2016 Nissan Quest problems

The most common problem on the 2016 Nissan Quest is transmission and drivetrain. It has fewer complaints than a typical Quest model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
90/100
Owner complaints
13
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
131
Worst area
Transmission
Fuel economy
22mpg

The worst 2016 Nissan Quest problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Transmission
    6
  • Suspension
    2
  • Airbags
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Brakes
    1

Problems by type

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  • Transmission
    6
  • Suspension
    2
  • Airbags
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Trouble codes owners of the 2016 Nissan Quest mention

P17F1 2

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Nissan Quest 131

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 131 bulletins for the 2016 Nissan Quest

2016 Nissan Quest fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.5L 6‑cylFWD202722

What 2016 Nissan Quest owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 13, 2024 · Transmission · PA

Car need transmission replaced - there is no warning on car that transmission is having major issues (ie no check engine light). My car shakes on turning this has been on going since I purchased the car in 2017. In late 2023 the car did not have as much pick up power like it used to and had a whining noise once you drive for a while (without the power it used to). There were no check engine light warning to date. On 1/12/24 I used auto zone engine diagnostic and following error codes came up - P17FO - CVT JUDDER P17F2 -JUDDER T/C inspection Diagnostic at AAMCO ON 3/25/24 show additional issues that don’t show any warning signs eg check engine light PER AAMCO additional issues: Engine missing cylinder 3,4; and cylinder 1 is misfiring. Transmission juddering around 2nd gear, chain slipping under pressure…transmission having internal mechanical failure. I am not sure if these issues are serious enough to show as check engine. If they should I don’t know why my car check engine light is not on?

Filed Aug 10, 2023 · Transmission · NY

Check engine light appeared without warning and car would slow down and no longer accelerate on the highway. Took to the dealership and was told it needed a new transmission with only 64,000 miles of use.

Filed Aug 2, 2023 · Transmission · 136,022 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact shifted the CVT transmission into low (L) manually. The contact stated that the vehicle began to vibrate and then began to shake the entire vehicle. The contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal and started to tap the brakes. The contact stated that the vehicle started to shake more violently while slowing down. The contact stopped the vehicle and felt resistance from the shift lever while attempting to shift the vehicle into park (P). The contact stated that the check engine warning light momentarily illuminated, but then turned off. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had reoccurred without manually shifting gear. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who scanned the vehicle and retrieved DTC code: P17F1 (CVT Judder). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,022.

Filed Jul 5, 2023 · Suspension · NC

The control arms on the vehicle malfunctioned and had to be replaced. I typically lost control of steering causing the vehicle to jerk in one direction or the other. This was repaired almost a year ago. I had the vehicle serviced at a independent service center. It could have possible caused an accident had I not been able to counteract the loss of steering. I am currently experiencing this same issue again and was notified in May 2023 that the control arms have once again malfunctioned. There are no warning lights for this issue, I noticed it when the car seemed to need a front end alignment but once I took it to the shop they confirmed that the control arms had malfunctioned. I researched this issue and saw that there was a recall of these exact same parts for 2016 Nissan Quest vehicles used as emergency vehicles. I am concerned that this is some sort of on going issue, that is costing $1600 + on every repair.

Filed Mar 14, 2021 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · MD

My transmission will not go into drive,its will reverse great but will not move in drive or low

Filed Jun 18, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · CA

Nissan common problem is the break sensor switch.

Filed Dec 4, 2019 · Body · 65,000 miles · ME

I have a 2016 nissan quest. It snowed last night, and a piece of ice got stuck in the driver's side exterior door handle and kept the handle slightly ajar. Because of this, the driver's side door would not open using the interior door handle. I had to unroll the window, and push the exterior handle back to its normal position before the interior door handle would open the door. I am gravely concerned about the design of the door latch mechanism. It would be logical that the interior handle should override any state the that the exterior handle is in (for example, if the exterior handle was damaged in an accident) as a safety precaution.

Filed Mar 1, 2019 · Transmission · 63,000 miles · CA

Took my nissan in for the 60000 services and found out there is a problem on the CVT has a code p17f1. The service tech explained what's wrong how is shakes and judder and I have been feeling this since 45000mile and I'm just about 3000 out of warranty at 63000 miles and nissan USA does not want to cover the repair. The CVT judder upon acceleration 0-40. I was advised to get the valve body replaced and was quoted $1340.47. I have been a loyal nissan owner for years I have nissan titan 2006 , 1984 nissan 300zx, 2004 infinity i35, 2014 nissan altima,and had 2003 nissan maxima.

Filed Jun 8, 2018 · Airbags · CA

The airbag light turns on when a passenger is sitting on the passenger seat. The "airbag off" is "on" on various occasions during the drive, it goes on and then after some times it turns off. The airbag seems faulty. Looks like if the vehicle is in an accident, the airbags might not deploy, therefore the passenger is not safe from a vehicle crash. It always happens when I drive the vehicle and a passenger is sitting on the passenger seat.

Filed Mar 28, 2018 · Brakes, Suspension · 95 miles · FL

This vehicle has several manufacturing faults that threaten the safety of my family. Since the vehicle left the consession, according to new, we have not been able to safely use this vehicle since its transmission, suspension and front. These components have a vibration and crunch that does not allow safe use. Since then it has taken imnumerable times to repair for the same faults and they still persist. The nissan has already been documented this claim and have ignored the safety risks involved in driving a vehicle that can be blocked transmission in the middle of the highway exposing the safety of my family and other drivers.

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Questions about the 2016 Nissan Quest

Is the 2016 Nissan Quest reliable?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2016 Nissan Quest, fewer than a typical Quest model year.

What is the 2016 Nissan Quest year score?

The 2016 Nissan Quest scores 90 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 2016 Nissan Quest?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 6 complaints. Next is suspension (2).

How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Quest have?

No recalls on record.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Nissan Quest get?

Official estimates for the 2016 Nissan Quest range from 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 20 city and 27 highway.

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