Should I Buy a Nissan Nv200?

Complete buying guide for the Nissan Nv200: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.

5Model Years
59Total Complaints
10Total Recalls

Overview: Is the Nissan Nv200 a Good Buy?

The Nissan Nv200 spans 5 model years in the NHTSA database, with 59 total consumer complaints and 10 safety recalls on record. That works out to an average of approximately 12 complaints per model year. This buying guide is designed to help you identify the best and worst model years, understand the most common problems owners report, and make a more informed purchasing decision backed by official NHTSA safety data rather than anecdotal reviews.

Best vs. Worst Years at a Glance

If you are shopping for a used Nissan Nv200, the model years to prioritize are 2019, 2017, 2018, which have the fewest owner-reported complaints. The years to approach with more caution are 2015, 2016, 2018, which have significantly higher complaint volumes. The difference between the best and worst years can be dramatic — the worst year has 23 complaints compared to just 5 for the best year. This gap often correlates with specific manufacturing issues, design changes, or component suppliers used during those production years.

Common Issues to Watch For

Across all model years, the most frequently reported problems with the Nissan Nv200 involve Fuel System Issues, Fuel System, Gasoline, Tires. These are the components and systems that owners have flagged most often in their NHTSA complaints. If you are inspecting a used Nissan Nv200, have a mechanic pay special attention to these areas. Some issues may be covered under existing recalls or extended warranties, so check the recall history for your specific model year before purchasing.

Best Years to Buy

These Nissan Nv200 model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:

2019 — 5 complaints 2017 — 6 complaints 2018 — 7 complaints

Years to Avoid

These model years have the most complaints and known issues:

2015 — 23 complaints 2016 — 18 complaints 2018 — 7 complaints

Common Problems Across All Years

All Model Years

YearComplaintsRecallsReliability
2019 5 2 82/100
2018 7 2 85/100
2017 6 2 85/100
2016 18 2 85/100
2015 23 2 82/100