2021 Nissan NV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other NV years
- Not enough data 8th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan NV. That ranks 8th out of 10 NV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 67%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 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 | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Nissan NV recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 Nissan NV.
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.
On June 2, 2026, a spontaneous fire ignited in my 2021 Nissan NV 3500 HD Van w/ approx 65,741 miles near the instrument panel while the vehicle was parked in my driveway at about 11:00am. It had last been driven at about 7:45am when we observed the turn signal blinkers were acting erratically…
On April 1, 2023, my husband was weed-eating on our farm and a rock flew and hit the window directly behind the driver and shattered it. I immediately called the dealership the same day to get a new window ordered. They said it would be in in a couple of days. That turned into weeks. Then months. I…
When braking, the transmission downshifts and lurches the car forward just before coming to a stop. This problem artificially increases the stopping distance and time needed when braking. This caused me to have an accident rear ending another car. My vehicle did not stop in time when braking due to…
Other Nissan NV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 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 NV | 9 | 3 |
| 2012 NV | 7 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan NV?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Nissan NV?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2021 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 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.