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Nissan NV problems by year

Owners have filed 70 complaints about the Nissan NV since 2012, and 8 recalls have been issued. The 2016 model year has 17 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
70
Recalls
8
Worst year
2016
Best year
2015
Model years
2012-2021

Nissan NV years to avoid

No model year of the Nissan NV stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Nissan NV years

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Nissan NV complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

201220132014201520162018201920202021

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Nissan NV problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    10
  • Airbags
    8
  • Brakes
    7
  • Transmission
    6
  • Engine
    6
  • Body
    4
  • Wheels
    3
  • Steering
    3
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Visibility
    2
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Acceleration
    2

Nissan NV problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2021-3Electrical01
2020-1Driver assistance00
2019-6Engine11Fewest complaints
2018-11Electrical1,03210
2016-17Brakes78,00010
2015-6Brakes49,00010Fewest complaints
2014-10Body37,90021
2013-9Electrical46,00031
2012-7Transmission41,00041Fewest complaints

Recalls 8

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Questions about the Nissan NV

What years of the Nissan NV should you avoid?

No single model year of the Nissan NV has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Nissan NV?

2015, 2019 and 2012 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (6, 6 and 7).

What is the most common problem with the Nissan NV?

Electrical, with 10 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (8) and brakes (7).

How many recalls does the Nissan NV have?

8 recalls between 2012 and 2021. The 2012 model year has the most, with 4.

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