2013 Nissan NV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other NV years
- Not enough data 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Nissan NV. That ranks 4th out of 10 NV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (4 complaints, 44%), typically at around 25,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Nissan NV problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 44% | 25,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 33% | 42,940 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 22% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 11% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 11% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 11% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | 7,700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Nissan NV recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Problem: 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. As a result, normal road vibration may cause the gear position indicator to not match the gear shift lever position.
Risk: As a consequence of the incorrect display, although the gear indicator may display that the vehicle is in Park, the vehicle may not be properly secured allowing the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Problem: 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. Chemicals used in the manufacturing of the shift lever assembly may result in the malfunction of the brake shift interlock allowing the transmission shift lever to be shifted out of Park without depressing the brake pedal.
Risk: If the vehicle is unintentionally shifted out of park, it could roll away and lead to personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
My wife stoped on the side of the road to talk with my son who was sitting in the front passenger seat. When my wife shut the door behind him all of the side curtain airbags deployed on the passenger side of the van. Three of my other children were inside the van when the bags depoyed. The two…
I have had this vehicle since 2013 and live arizona. Summers are extremely hot. We purchased this vehicle for our family. At the time we had 7 children. We now have 10, so every seat in our van is taken. We have complained about the air flow and air conditioning since we purchased the van back in…
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 nissan nv2500. While driving through an intersection, the contact's vehicle was t-boned on the passenger side by another vehicle. The passenger side air bags deployed; however, the driver's side air bags only partially deployed and leaked a chemical onto the contact's…
When driving our nv2500 on a city street the van just went dead. Engine quit, no electrical, no dash lights, nothing. I put the van in park and tried to restart. Nothing, totally dead. Waited a minute of so and tried to restart - same as before - nothing totally dead. Opened the hood and checked…
Other Nissan NV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 NV | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 NV | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 NV | 6 | 1 |
| 2018 NV | 11 | 1 |
| 2017 NV | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 NV | 17 | 1 |
| 2015 NV | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 NV | 10 | 2 |
| 2013 | 9 | 3 |
| 2012 NV | 7 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan NV?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Nissan NV?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Nissan NV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other NV model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.