2011 Nissan Quest vs 2011 Volkswagen Routan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Nissan Quest | 2011 Volkswagen Routan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 66 | 175 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 128 | 453 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 20 |
| Median reported mileage | 18,000 mi | 69,448 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Quest | Volkswagen Routan |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 111 |
| Engine | 6 | 48 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 39 |
| Power Train | 10 | 19 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 25 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 15 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 30 | 43 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 27 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 7 |
2011 Nissan Quest
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.