Nissan NV200 Problems by Year

We compared every Nissan NV200 model year from 2014–2017 using 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. No NV200 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints. The best years are 2014.

3model years
17complaints
1recalls
—worst years
2014best years

Complaints by model year

201420162017575
Owner complaints per model year, Nissan NV200. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
201751.3×1Fuel SystemAverage
201671.3×1AirbagAverage
20145−43%1AirbagAverage

* Complaints compared with the median NV200 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Nissan NV200 problems

  • Air bagsworst: 2016
    1059%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2016
    424%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2017
    318%
  • Other / not specified
    212%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2014
    16%
  • Steeringworst: 2016
    16%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2017
    16%

Latest Nissan NV200 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump › Control/drive module

NHTSA recall 25V-676 · Oct 9, 2025 · 173,301 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2021 NV200 Van, 2014-2017, 2019 NV200 Taxi, and 2015-2018 Chevrolet City Express vehicles. The Fuel Tank Temperature (FTT) sensor harness may have been incorrectly routed, damaging wires and causing a short circuit in the fuel pump fuse.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reroute the FTT sensor harness or replace the fuel pump assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Nissan NV200 should you avoid?

None of the Nissan NV200 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What is the best year for the Nissan NV200?

2014 has the fewest complaints compared with other NV200 years at the same age. 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 NV200 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (10), fuel & propulsion system (4) and electrical system (3). Airbag complaints peak in the 2016 model year.

How many recalls has the Nissan NV200 had?

1 recall across 2014–2017. The model year with the most is 2014.

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.