Most common 2013 Nissan NV problems
Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan NV complaints by model year
Best NV years: 2017, 2015. Years to avoid: 2016. Compare all years →
2013 Nissan NV recalls (3)
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.
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.
Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan trucks manufactured from January 22, 2013, through February 20, 2013; and model year 2013 NV vehicles manufactured from December 17, 2012, through February 20, 2013 and equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
What 2013 Nissan NV owners say
Electrical system
2 MAJOR COMPLAINTS: 1.) When driving with a/c on in Florida water leaking on both sides of center console, drips constantly, took to mechanic several times. They blew the lines for the drainage and it still leaks. 2.) The driver door lock is sticking and making a brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr sound stuck when opening door from remote and from the inside of the driver door.
The window regulator bent into itself and cause the window to not be able to go up. Mechanic said that this should not happen, and it seemed the part was faulty. The door latch also stopped working, you could open the drivers door from the inside once, then the latch stopped working and the door would have to be opened from the outside. Two weeks after that happened the drivers power seat will no longer move forwards and back, but other functions on the seat work.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Nissan NV a good car?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 NV rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the NV at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Nissan NV?
The electrical system — 3 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (2) and body & structure (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan NV have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2013 Nissan NV, the most recent from March 30, 2020 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan NV?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2017 and 2015. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2016. See the full Nissan NV years comparison.
At what mileage do 2013 Nissan NV problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 46,000 miles; 83% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.