Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | typical | 1 | Engine | Average |
| 2018 | 11 | 1.5× | 1 | Electrical | Average |
| 2017 | 0 | −80% | 2 | — | Good |
| 2016 | 17 | 2.0× | 1 | Brake | Caution |
| 2015 | 6 | −20% | 1 | Brake | Average |
| 2014 | 10 | 1.3× | 2 | Body | Average |
| 2013 | 9 | typical | 3 | Electrical | Average |
| 2012 | 7 | typical | 4 | Transmission | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median NV year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Nissan NV problems
Latest Nissan NV recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020.
Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated.
Electrical system › Ignition
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018.
Seat belts › Rear/other
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 NV passenger vans manufactured March 14, 2014 to May 15, 2014, equipped with seat belt retractors from Faurecia Automotive Systems.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor bolt for the proper torque, and tighten if necessary, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014.
Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 NV vehicles manufactured from December 20, 2010, through January 4, 2013 and are equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers. The transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip may have been installed incorrectly.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of the transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Nissan NV should you avoid?
2016 — this year has the most complaints relative to other NV years at the same age, led by brakes problems in the 2016.
What is the best year for the Nissan NV?
2017 has the fewest complaints compared with other NV years at the same age, followed by 2015. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Nissan NV problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (9), air bags (8) and brakes (7). Electrical complaints peak in the 2013 model year.
How many recalls has the Nissan NV had?
8 recalls across 2012–2019. The model year with the most is 2012. See all Nissan NV recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.