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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JN8AE2KP1C9048154 · Checked Aug 7, 2026
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JN8AE2KP1C9•••••• 2012 Nissan QUEST

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88on the model
13builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 3 Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Power Train 2 Engine 2

What owners of this build wrote

Power Train Dec 2024
My van is not accelerating properly, it seems to idle out and does not go over 20 mph it idles on acceleration decline. I could not get out of way fast enough if traffic was busy
Electrical System Sep 2020
The lcd screen on the dash door keeps acting crazy like scrambling and it has now just gone completely black
Unknown Or Other Oct 2015
Our AC quit working and we were informed that the AC lines had holes in them due to corrosion. This is absurd for a vehicle only three years old. Repair estimate is $1700 due to the fact that they have to drop the subframe in order to access the corroded lines. Clearly this is a…
Tires Nov 2013
I have 20,000 miles on my car and my tires need replacing! I purchased it new in april 2012. I have had it for a year and a half. I drive it carefully and have the tires rotated when needed. I had a flat on monday on my way to work. That evening I had it looked at for repair. It…
Engine And Engine Cooling Jan 2012
Purchased a brand new 2012 nissan quest just weeks ago, current mileage 320. Engine stalled with little less than quarter tank of gas in a slow turn. Computer indicated that the van had enough gas for 30 miles travel. Luckily there was no cars behind us, so I was able to apply…
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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 JN8AE2KP1C9048154 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.