Most common 2013 Nissan Quest problems
Share of the 18 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan Quest complaints by model year
Best Quest years: 2017, 2015, 2016. Years to avoid: 2004, 2007, 2012, 1995, 1996. Compare all years →
What 2013 Nissan Quest owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
While taking my van out of parking lot, the van wouldn't accelerate despite the fact that RPM guage showed proper RPM. I tried to back the van, but same situation. I checked any warning sign such as check engine but there was no such sign. Eventually the van started accelerating very slowly and picked up some speed. I straight reached to glen burnie transmissions shop and their master technician conducted the diagnostic and a drive test. He then informed me that antifreeze from radiator has mixed into transmission and caused the transmission totally damaged. He told me that it need a new transmission and radiator. The estimated cast is $4595 plus tax. I then checked with the local Nissan service and theirik service technician said that it is a very common problem in pathfinder and Quest even without warning. He gave me the repair estimate of $ 7500. …
We purchased a 2013 Nissan Quest in November 2015. It had around 48-49K miles on it and currently has 99K miles on it. While driving it yesterday, it began to violently shake upon acceleration between 0 and 45mph. It felt exactly like driving over rumble strips. We took it to the closest mechanic, who test drove it before pulling it into the garage to check the axels. When he went to put it in reverse to back it out of the garage, the transmission completely quit. The mechanic informed us at that point that nissans with the CVT transmission were notorious for having these types of issues. No check engine or transmission lights ever came on.
Wheels & tires
At 9K miles these Bridgestone tires are wearing on the exterior side walls. Dealership says it is because of alignment! We have had the alignment done 3 times over the past 10K miles! Tires are now showing white 'wire' and must be replaced! Once again, dealership says alignment issue when I took it in! And again, alignment is perfect! Tires have been rotated every 3-5K mikes at oil change.these tires should not be doing this with only 21K miles on them!
The tire line is a22. This option is not available on the drop-down selections. Excessive tire wear on toyo a22 tires. Purchased new Nissan Quest. At 17,000 miles tires are in need of replacing. After searching the internet for complaints/ratings on this tire I have found similar stories for this tire on the Nissan Quest.
2013 Nissan Quest engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | CVT | FWD | 19 / 25 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Minivan.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Nissan Quest a good car?
Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Quest rates better than average: 64% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Quest at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Nissan Quest?
The transmission & drivetrain — 9 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the wheels & tires (3) and body & structure (2).
How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Quest have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Nissan Quest. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan Quest?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2017, 2015 and 2016. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2004, 2007, 2012, 1995 and 1996. See the full Nissan Quest years comparison.
At what mileage do 2013 Nissan Quest problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 96,000 miles; 40% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.