AI DamageNissan NV200: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Nissan NV200 across 6 model years: 56 owner complaints and 86 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 23% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 11% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 9% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 7% of all complaints
- 6 Visibility 5% of all complaints
- 7 Fuel system 5% of all complaints
- 8 Steering 5% of all complaints
- Air bags: 13 complaints (23% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 25.
- Electrical system: 8 complaints (14% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 147.
- Engine: 6 complaints (11% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 5 complaints (9% of all).
- Service brakes: 4 complaints (7% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 6.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · 4 cyl 2013–2021
- CVT 2013–2021
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 56 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 13 | 2 | 25 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 | 147 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| Visibility | 3 | 1 | 39 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 0 | 27 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 | 12 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 27 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 54 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated while driving 45-50 mph during slippery conditions, the steering wheel locked up, the vehicle was uncontrollable, and flipped over several times. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. A police report was filed.
The contact stated while he was reversing the vehicle, the rear view camera imagine was blinking on and off, causing his rear bumper to impact a hill. The contact stated the bumper was dislocated. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. No police report was filed.
The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained knee injuries, but did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v244000 (air bags).
While driving the vehicle on the highway it suddenly it made a ticking noise and would not go more than 40 miles per hour. We limped into a repair shop. The upper catalyst crumbled and was sucked into the lower catalyst causing total failure. The vehicle was completely incapacitated on the roadway.
Odometer Fraud. The contact was considering purchasing a 2018 Nissan NV. The contact the vehicle's odometer reading indicated 65,666. After obtaining the Carfax, the mileage listed was 208,000. .
Open recall called to fix fuel pump assembly due to fuel pump fuse blowing and engine shutting off, which my vehicle did, however I was charged by the dealership to replace fuel pump. Called nissan directly and still didn't get reimbursed 0
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other…
- CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other…
- DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended
- VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended
- CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended
- CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended
- WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended
- REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended
- CVT/TCM CALIBRATION DATA “WRITE” PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended
- WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended
- SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin is no longer active
- DTC P17F0, P17F1, P0776, P2813, P1715, AND/OR P0841 STORED IN THE TCM This bulletin has been amended
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- Used Car Of The Day 2016 Nissan NV200
- 2017 Nissan NV200 | Passenger Seat Removal Tutorial
- 2017 Nissan NV200 | Center Storage Console & Flooring Frame Removal Tutorial
- Crash Damaged 2019 Nissan NV200 Panel Van non EV Hybrid PT 1
- 2019 Nissan NV200 Engine Will Not Stay Running PCM Code P0101 Mass Air Flow Sensor #checkenginelight
- 2019 Nissan NV200 Rebuild Complete What Did We Earn ££££
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.