Nissan NV200 Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Nissan NV200 model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2020 drew the fewest (1) and the 2015 the most (20).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 1 | Fuel/propulsion system | — | — |
| 2018 Among the fewest complaints |
3 | 2 | Air bags | — | — |
| 2019 Among the fewest complaints |
3 | 2 | Fuel system | — | — |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | Air bags | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | 1 | Air bags | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | 2 | Air bags | — | — |
| 2013 Among the most complaints |
15 | 5 | Tires | — | — |
| 2014 Among the most complaints |
17 | 2 | Air bags | — | — |
| 2015 Among the most complaints |
20 | 2 | Air bags | — | — |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Nissan NV200 years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2015 Nissan NV200: 20 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 10 (50%); Wheels 4 (20%); Electrical system 1 (5%).
Reports mention 2 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 20,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2014 Nissan NV200: 17 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 9 (53%); Engine 3 (18%); Electrical system 2 (12%).
Reports mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2013 Nissan NV200: 15 complaints
Most-reported: Tires 6 (40%); Wheels 4 (27%); Steering 3 (20%).
Reports mention 1 crash. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 28,686 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.
The Nissan NV200 years with the fewest complaints
2020 Nissan NV200: 1 complaints
Most-reported: Fuel/propulsion system 1 (100%).
1 recall campaign listed.
2018 Nissan NV200: 3 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 2 (67%); Visibility/wiper 1 (33%).
Reports mention 1 crash. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2019 Nissan NV200: 3 complaints
Most-reported: Fuel system 2 (67%); Tires 1 (33%).
2 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Nissan NV200 owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20,000 |
| 2014 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28,686 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Nissan NV200 recalls
- Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error (2013–2016 model years; 3,296,947 vehicles across all models; filed Apr 2016; 16V244000)
- No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 (2018–2019 model years; 1,228,830 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2019; 19V654000)
- Air Bag may not Detect Passenger in Seat (2013 model year; 989,701 vehicles across all models; filed Mar 2014; 14V138000)
- Blown Fuel Pump Fuse (2013–2021 model years; 173,301 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2025; 25V676000)
- Battery Terminal Fuse May Blow causing Stall (2013 model year; 2,529 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2013; 13V521000)
All 6 Nissan NV200 recall campaigns · Nissan NV200 problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Nissan NV200 years FAQ
Which Nissan NV200 year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2020 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Nissan NV200 years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2015, 2014 and 2013 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the air bags. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Nissan NV200 problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the air bags (34 of 78 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Nissan NV200 have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns covering the Nissan NV200. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Nissan NV200 recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.