2016 Nissan NV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other NV years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan NV. That is the most of any NV model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (7 complaints, 41%), typically at around 60,975 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 17owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 | 7 | 41% | 60,975 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 24% | 40,016 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 12% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 12% | 190,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 12% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 12% | 371,113 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | 371,113 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | 180,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Nissan NV recalls (1)
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.
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.
While idling, the vehicle shutoff on itâs own and restarted. Then again while stopped at a red light and again while driving to a mechanic. No warnings or indications that this would happen. It put myself and children at risk because the roads are full of snow leaving us no place for us to pull…
At speeds 60 miles or more and sudden braking all front end shaking violently.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan NV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle failed to accelerate over 20 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where…
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan NV3500. The contact stated that while driving the brakes became inoperable. The speedometer and odometer became inoperable. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated…
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan NV3500. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the instrument malfunctioned. The check engine warning light, odometer, speedometer, and the braking system malfunctioned causing the brake pedal to extend to the floor while depressed. The vehicle was taken to…
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 | 17 | 1 |
| 2015 NV | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 NV | 10 | 2 |
| 2013 NV | 9 | 3 |
| 2012 NV | 7 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan NV?
Owners most often report unknown or other, service brakes, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Nissan NV?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.