Nissan NV200 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Nissan NV200, across 9 model years (2013–2021). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Nissan NV200 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No NV200 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2016 NV200: 7 complaints, 1 recall
- 2017 NV200: 5 complaints, 1 recall
- 2014 NV200: 5 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2013 NV200: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2020 NV200: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2015 NV200: 3 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Nissan NV200 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Nissan NV200 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 NV200 | 4 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2020 NV200 | 2 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2019 NV200 | 4 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2018 NV200 | 3 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2017 NV200 | 5 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2016 NV200 | 7 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2015 NV200 | 3 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2014 NV200 | 5 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2013 NV200 | 2 | 1 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan NV200 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2016 (7), 2017 (5), 2014 (5). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Nissan NV200?
Air Bags, with 16 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Nissan NV200 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.