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2016 Nissan Quest

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Quest.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2016 Nissan Quest is a midsize SUV that blends a smooth automatic transmission with variable gear ratios and a respectable EPA fuel economy of 20/27/22 mpg. Its drivetrain is the model’s most cited issue, accounting for the 13 owner complaints recorded that year, though the vehicle remains free of recalls. In the broader Quest lineage, 2016 sits comfortably above the lowest‑complaint years of the 1991 model and far below the peak of 445 complaints in 2004, indicating a relatively stable reliability profile for researchers evaluating long‑term ownership costs.

Model year201720162015201420132012201120092008

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy20/27/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/65TR16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165460Z000
Spark plug22401EW61C
Front wiper blades288903WS1A alt 288903WS0A
Serpentine belt117206TA0A
Thermostat1305031U00 alt 212009HP0A
Cabin air filter272771JA0A alt 27277JA00C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length200.8 in
Overall width77.6 in
Overall height73.2 in
Wheelbase118.1 in
Curb weight4381 lb
Track (front / rear)68.1 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 27 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Quest of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.9–8.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.90 sec — 2014 LE
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014LE 3.5L V67.90 sec16.10 sec260 hpFWD
2011LE 3.5L V67.90 sec16.10 sec260 hpFWD
2011LE 3.5L V68.00 sec16.10 sec260 hpFWD
2011LE 3.5L V68.30 sec16.40 sec260 hpFWD
2011LE 3.5L V68.40 sec16.50 sec260 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan CVT fluid NS-3
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.3
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity12.0
Power Steering FluidNissan EPS fluid

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 1st
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts23
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 1st
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts23
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts33.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub152.0-155.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing10 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.90-2.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity8.50 oz

Service checks

RPM51 @ idle rpm
Engine Compressionpsi 142-185 / max variation 14 psi
Intake Valve Lash0.012-0.016 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.012-0.017 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 54; Rear: 32 /; Front: 54; Rear: 32
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 90; Rear: 63 /; Front: 90; Rear: 62
ABS Sensor Torque6.6 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.024; Rear: .551
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0006
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0016; Rear: .002
Maximum Drum DiameterParking brake 7.520

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Radiator Cap (inspect)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 model year registers 13 complaints—nearly identical to 2015’s 12 and roughly double 2017’s 6—placing it in the final phase of the 2011-2017 generation’s downward trajectory, where federal filings tapered from a high of 93 in 2012 to minimal levels by the model run’s end. With zero recalls, zero investigations, and zero crash or fire complaints, the 2016 record reflects the generation’s maturation into low-incidence years, though Power Train concerns account for nearly half (6) of the year’s limited complaint volume. Compared with the troubled 2004 model year’s 445 complaints and multiple investigations, or even the 2007 model’s 228 complaints, the 2016 data represents a significant improvement in reported federal issues. Given the minimal complaint count, absence of safety recalls, and position near the end of a reliability-improvement arc, the 2016 Quest presents as a comparatively sound used-minivan candidate within its generational timeline.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
129
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
13
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 13 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train6
Suspension1
Electrical System,Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Structure1
Air Bags1
Suspension,Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes1
Exterior Lighting1
Wheels1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 129 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB12-103I2024-06-06Power TrainCVT/TCM CALIBRATION DATA “WRITE” PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT…
NTB13-107G2024-05-20Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB13-027D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Quest have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Quest get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 22 combined mpg.