2016 Nissan Quest Problems, Recalls & Reliability

16 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2016 Nissan Quest, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 2/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

16Complaints
2/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Few reports

Where 2016 sits among all Quest years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Transmission & drivetrain 6 complaints (38%)
Electrical 2 complaints (13%)
Suspension 2 complaints (13%)
Other 2 complaints (13%)
Wheels & tires 1 complaints (6%)
Brakes & stability 1 complaints (6%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2016 Nissan Quest.

Technical service bulletins

130 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on transmission & drivetrain and electrical — are on file for the 2016 Nissan Quest. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2016 Quest TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2016peak 4 in 20182024

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2016 Nissan Quest reliable?

The 2016 Nissan Quest drew 16 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 2/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).

What are the most common 2016 Nissan Quest problems?

The top reported problems for the 2016 Nissan Quest are transmission & drivetrain (6 complaints), electrical (2), and suspension (2).

Does the 2016 Nissan Quest have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2016 Nissan Quest. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.