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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JN8AE2KP0C9••••••2012 Nissan QUEST
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2012 Nissan QUEST build (12 vs 7).
12on this build
88on the model
13builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedPower Train 4Structure 3Fuel System 1Gasoline 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashJun 2023
The contact owed a 2012 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while shifting the vehicle into reverse, the vehicle launched forward at high speed without any warning. The contact pressed on the brake pedal, but it failed to stop the vehicle, causing the contact to loss control and…
Air BagscrashApr 2019
The contact owns a 2012 nissan quest. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact struck a utility vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact was uninjured and drove herself to the hospital for examination. The vehicle was towed to an…
Power TrainMar 2022
I was on a busy freeway only 10 miles from my city and my van with no warning started to slow down and I tried pushing gas to make it go faster to the speed limit because there were semi trucks lined behind and beside me and it wouldn’t accelerate at all. It just continued to…
EngineAug 2021
CVT transmission is failing, it is very very common with Nissan
StructureJul 2021
My 2012 Nissan Quest has completely rotted out causing the muffler system and the motor mount to move causing significant damage and repair. Over $2,500 just to buy parts and repair all due to excessive rust on the body frame underneath. Its only a 2012 yet it looks as if it is…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JN8AE2KP0C9036352 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.