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NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Nissan Quest, and no recalls for this model year[1][2]. That is a short record, but the complaints we read describe some expensive transmission and cooling repairs[3][4].

12owner complaints[1]
22MPG combined (EPA)[5]

Most reported problems

Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA[1]. None mention a crash, a fire or a death, and 1 mentions an injury[1]. These are unverified reports, and one complaint can name several parts, so the counts below add up to more than the 12 total[1].

Component group Complaints
Power train[3] 3
Electrical system[6] 3
Unknown or other[7] 3
Engine[4] 2
Brakes[8] 1
Exterior lighting[9] 1
Fuel/propulsion system[10] 1
Wheels[11] 1

The one injury is in the unknown or other group[7].

We read a small sample of the complaint texts. These are only a few reports, so they show what some owners describe, not how common a problem is.

With only 12 complaints in total, the group counts are small[1].

Recalls

NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2015 Quest[2].

Fuel economy

The EPA rates the 2015 Quest with the 3.5L 6-cylinder engine at 20 MPG city, 27 highway and 22 combined[5]. It is front-wheel drive and uses regular fuel[5]. The EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3,050[5]. That estimate uses the EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the van was new.

Safety ratings

NHTSA has not rated the 2015 Quest in its 5-Star Safety Ratings program[12]. That means there is no crash-test star score to compare with other vans.

Engine and size

The 3.5L 6-cylinder engine is rated at 260 hp[13]. The sizes below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

S/SV SL/LE
Length[14][15] 201 in 201 in
Width[14][15] 78 in 78 in
Height[14][15] 73 in 73 in
Wheelbase[14][15] 118 in 118 in
Curb weight[14][15] 4,381 lb 4,504 lb

How 2015 compares with other years

1995: 167 complaints, 3 recalls19951996: 134 complaints, 2 recalls1997: 89 complaints, 2 recalls19971998: 41 complaints, 1 recalls1999: 118 complaints, 4 recalls19992000: 87 complaints, 2 recalls2001: 42 complaints, 1 recalls20012002: 29 complaints, 0 recalls2004: 445 complaints, 4 recalls20042005: 82 complaints, 2 recalls2006: 74 complaints, 1 recalls20062007: 228 complaints, 1 recalls2008: 50 complaints, 3 recalls20082009: 22 complaints, 2 recalls2011: 66 complaints, 1 recalls20112012: 93 complaints, 1 recalls2013: 18 complaints, 0 recalls20132014: 18 complaints, 0 recalls2015: 12 complaints, 0 recalls1220152016: 13 complaints, 0 recalls2017: 6 complaints, 0 recalls2017
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Quest model year. The 2015 is highlighted[2].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
19951673
19961342
1997892
1998411
19991184
2000872
2001421
2002290
20044454
2005822
2006741
20072281
2008503
2009222
2011661
2012931
2013180
2014180
2015120
2016130
201760

Among the Quest model years NHTSA lists, 2015 has 12 complaints and 0 recalls[2]. Only 2017 has fewer complaints, with 6[2]. The 2016 model year has 13, and 2013 and 2014 have 18 each[2]. Several older years have far more, such as 445 for 2004 and 228 for 2007[2].

The years with 0 recalls are 2002 and 2013 through 2017[2]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many vans were sold, so use them as a rough guide only.

Should you buy a used 2015 Quest?

On paper, the 2015 Quest has a light record. It has 12 complaints, no recalls and no crashes or fires reported in complaints[1][2]. The complaints we read do describe costly transmission and cooling repairs, and some electrical problems that were hard to diagnose[3][6][4]. A pre-purchase inspection that looks at those areas makes sense. The van has no NHTSA star rating[12], so you will not find a crash-test score to lean on, and fuel economy is 22 MPG combined[5].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Quest?
NHTSA has 12 complaints[1]. Power train, electrical system and unknown or other have 3 each, and engine has 2[1][3][6][7][4]. In the sample we read, owners describe transmission, radiator and electrical issues.
Does the 2015 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2015 model year[2].
What MPG does the 2015 Nissan Quest get?
The EPA rates it at 20 city, 27 highway and 22 combined MPG[5].
Is the 2015 Nissan Quest reliable?
It has a small number of complaints, 12, and no recalls compared with other Quest years[1][2]. The complaints are unverified, and the sample texts we read describe some expensive transmission and cooling repairs[3][4].
What is the best year for the Nissan Quest?
By NHTSA counts, 2017 has the fewest complaints at 6, and 2015 is next with 12[2]. Counts are not adjusted for sales.

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Nissan Quest (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Quest model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  3. 3 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  4. 2 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  5. EPA rating for Quest, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 27 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  6. 3 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 3 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 1 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 1 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 1 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 1 complaints name the wheels component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, VAN FWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
  13. EPA Test Car List, 2015 Nissan Quest with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 260 hp. www.epa.gov
  14. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, QUEST 4DR MINIVAN S/SV: length 201 in, width 78 in, height 73 in, wheelbase 118 in, curb weight 4,381 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  15. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, QUEST 4DR MINIVAN SL/LE: length 201 in, width 78 in, height 73 in, wheelbase 118 in, curb weight 4,504 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.