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Nissan NV200 problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every NV200 from 2013 to 2021: 33 owner complaints and 9 recalls across 9 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2016 (7), 2014 (5), 2017 (5). Best fuel economy: 25 mpg combined (2021).

Nissan NV200
Photo: TTTNIS · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Airbags16
Fuel & propulsion7
Other / unknown4
Electrical4
Fuel system3
Visibility/Wiper2
Body & structure1
Seat belts1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
20131224
20141524
20151325
20161725
20171525
20181325
20191325
20201125
20211425

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Nissan NV200?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2016 (7), 2014 (5), 2017 (5).

How many recalls has the Nissan NV200 had?

Across 2013–2021, NHTSA lists 9 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).