2014 Nissan NV Problems & Complaints

Average1.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the NV at the same age

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2014 Nissan NV with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the NV at the same age. The most reported problem area is the body & structure (2 complaints, typically around 38,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

10complaints
2recalls
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2014 Nissan NV problems

  • Other / not specified~80,000 miles
    440%
  • Body & structure~38,000 miles
    220%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~9,000 miles
    110%
  • Speed control & acceleration~4,000 miles
    110%
  • Engine & cooling~31,000 miles
    110%
  • Steering~1,000 miles
    110%
  • Air bags~38,000 miles
    110%
  • Brakes~38,000 miles
    110%

Share of the 10 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Nissan NV complaints by model year

201220132014201520162017201820197910617116
Owner complaints per model year, Nissan NV. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best NV years: 2017, 2015. Years to avoid: 2016. Compare all years →

2014 Nissan NV recalls (2)

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 20V-188 · Mar 30, 2020 · 216,678 vehicles

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.

Seat belts › Rear/other

NHTSA recall 14V-419 · Jul 10, 2014 · 594 vehicles

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Nissan NV a good car?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 NV rates average: 1.3× 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 2014 Nissan NV?

The body & structure — 2 complaints, 20% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body › door. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (1) and speed control & acceleration (1).

How many recalls does the 2014 Nissan NV have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2014 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 2014 Nissan NV problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 38,000 miles; 70% 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.