2017 Nissan Quest Problems & Complaints

Better than average86% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Quest at the same age

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2017 Nissan Quest with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 86% fewer than a typical Quest model year at the same age, making the 2017 one of the better Quest years. The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain (2 complaints).

6complaints
0recalls
0crashes
1fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2017 Nissan Quest problems

  • Transmission & drivetrain
    233%
  • Electrical system
    117%
  • Seat belts~44,000 miles
    117%
  • A/C & heater~44,000 miles
    117%
  • Air bags
    117%
  • Body & structure
    117%

Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Nissan Quest complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Nissan Quest. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Quest years: 2017, 2015, 2016. Years to avoid: 2004, 2007, 2012, 1995, 1996. Compare all years →

2017 Nissan Quest engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.5L 6-cylCVTFWD20 / 27 / 22

EPA ratings. Class: Minivan.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Nissan Quest a good car?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Quest rates better than average: 86% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Quest at the same age. It is one of the best Quest years by this measure. 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 2017 Nissan Quest?

The transmission & drivetrain — 2 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (1) and seat belts (1).

How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Quest have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 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 2017 Nissan Quest problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 44,000 miles; 100% 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.