2012 Nissan Quest SL
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- Photo: 2015 Nissan Quest SV, front left, 08-25-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: NISSAN QUEST RE52 China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: View of Driver's Side (6545520547) by Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2012 Nissan Quest LE, rear 4.24.23 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Button to Fold Down Seats (6545520145) by Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2012 Nissan Quest SL is a 260-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a xtronic cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $34,500 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 260 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 240 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm, spinning to a 6,600 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Quest measures 200.8 inches long on a 118.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,503 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Minivan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $34,500 ($48,835 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5L DOHC 24-Valve V6 (VQ35DE) |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 260 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 240 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Redline | 6,600 rpm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 : 1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut with coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link |
| Turning Diameter | 36.7 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 in. Alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 18 in. Alloy |
| Tires Front | P235/55R18 |
| Tires Rear | P235/55R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 200.8 in |
| Width | 77.6 in |
| Height | 71.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in |
| Front Track | 67.7 in |
| Rear Track | 67.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 63.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,503 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2012 Nissan Quest VAN FWD).
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan QUEST. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 29, 2012 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 29, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 21, 2012. DUE TO SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING, WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS OR IDLING ON A DECLINE WITH ¼ TANK FUEL OR LESS, THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE MAY STALL.
Consequence: VEHICLE STALLING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 12V076000
93 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan QUEST
Owner Complaints
93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan QUEST (5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 28 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 |
| Structure | 9 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 NISSAN QUEST. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.