3.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,496 miles

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2016 Nissan Quest drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2016 Nissan Quest Owner Comments

problem #6

Nov 052023

Quest

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car need transmission replaced - there is no warning on car that transmission is having major issues (ie no check engine light). My car shakes on turning this has been on going since I purchased the car in 2017. In late 2023 the car did not have as much pick up power like it used to and had a whining noise once you drive for a while (without the power it used to). There were no check engine light warning to date. On 1/12/24 I used auto zone engine diagnostic and following error codes came up - P17FO - CVT JUDDER P17F2 -JUDDER T/C inspection Diagnostic at AAMCO ON 3/25/24 show additional issues that don-??t show any warning signs eg check engine light PER AAMCO additional issues: Engine missing cylinder 3,4; and cylinder 1 is misfiring. Transmission juddering around 2nd gear, chain slipping under pressure-??transmission having internal mechanical failure. I am not sure if these issues are serious enough to show as check engine. If they should I don-??t know why my car check engine light is not on?

- Easton, PA, USA

problem #5

Jul 242023

Quest

  • miles
Check engine light appeared without warning and car would slow down and no longer accelerate on the highway. Took to the dealership and was told it needed a new transmission with only 64,000 miles of use.

- Massapequa, NY, USA

problem #4

Jul 262023

Quest

  • 136,022 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact shifted the CVT transmission into low (L) manually. The contact stated that the vehicle began to vibrate and then began to shake the entire vehicle. The contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal and started to tap the brakes. The contact stated that the vehicle started to shake more violently while slowing down. The contact stopped the vehicle and felt resistance from the shift lever while attempting to shift the vehicle into park (P). The contact stated that the check engine warning light momentarily illuminated, but then turned off. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had reoccurred without manually shifting gear. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who scanned the vehicle and retrieved DTC code: P17F1 (CVT Judder). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,022.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #3

Feb 282021

Quest

  • 83,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My transmission will not go into drive, its will reverse great but will not move in drive or low

- Bowie, MD, USA

problem #2

Feb 192019

Quest

  • 63,000 miles
Took my Nissan in for the 60000 services and found out there is a problem on the cvt has a code P17F1. The service tech explained what's wrong how is shakes and judder and I have been feeling this since 45000mile and I'm just about 3000 out of warranty at 63000 miles and Nissan usa does not want to cover the repair. The cvt judder upon acceleration 0-40. I was advised to get the valve body replaced and was quoted $1340.47. I have been a loyal Nissan owner for years I have Nissan titan 2006, 1984 Nissan 300zx, 2004 infinity I35, 2014 Nissan Altima, and had 2003 Nissan maxima.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

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problem #1

May 112016

Quest

  • 2,953 miles
Jerking transmission while accelerating above 40mph; at speed cruising going up and down hills; and decelerating from 70mph. Occurring more often while on cruise control setting.

- Dayton, NV, USA

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