2017 Nissan NV200: common problems and reliability

The 2017 Nissan NV200 has 12 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and fuel/propulsion system. Owners most often flag cvt transmission failures (gasoline models) — transmission failure reported around 60,000 miles; general concerns about long-term reliability are very frequent. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

12
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Nissan NV200 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
3
fuel/propulsion system
3
air bags
3
engine
2
steering
2

Recalls affecting the 2017 NV200

electrical system:ignition

Campaign 18V551000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles…

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive module

Campaign 25V676000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2021 NV200 Van, 2014-2017, 2019 NV200 Taxi, and 2015-2018 Chevrolet City Express vehicles. The Fuel Tank Temperature (FTT) sensor harness may have been incorr…

air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

Campaign 20V188000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may no…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided between the gasoline and diesel variants, with the electric e-NV200 forming a distinct third category. For the gasoline NV200, sentiment is predominantly negative, characterized by widespread reports of mechanical unreliability, po

  • CVT Transmission Failures (Gasoline models) — Transmission failure reported around 60,000 miles; general concerns about long-term reliability are very frequent. Frequency: very frequent.
  • General Build Quality & Component Failures — Sliding door mechanism failures, door locks freezing in cold weather, TPMS sensor rust, exhaust rattles, warped window seals, and overspray on interior dash from factory. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Engine Mechanical Problems (Gasoline models) — Coolant leaking into spark plug wells causing misfires, rough idle and stalling issues, oil consumption (in larger NV3500, mentioned in context), difficulty starting in extreme cold (-30°C/-22°F and below). Frequency: recurrent.
  • Electrical & Infotainment Gremlins — Bluetooth audio cutting out after a few minutes of driving, incorrect or blank clock display affecting Android Auto connectivity, complete failure of blower motor/fan speed controls (resistor, wiring polarity issues). Frequency: recurrent.
  • Suspension & Driveline Noises — Unexplained knocking or grinding noises from wheels or drivetrain, particularly when cruising; difficulty diagnosing source. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the NV200.

Typical used price

Used NV200 listings typically run $12,079–$15,995 across 2013 to 2021 model years.

Other NV200 model years

2013 NV200
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