2018 Nissan Nv200 Safety Report

The 2018 Nissan NV200 presents a mixed safety picture, primarily due to a lack of comprehensive crash test data from NHTSA, which rated all categories as 'N/A'. Despite this, the vehicle has a relatively low number of total complaints, with only 7 reported to NHTSA. However, these complaints include 1 crash and 0 injuries, fires, or deaths. A key concern is the presence of two safety recalls. One recall addresses a fuel pump fuse issue that could lead to engine stalling, increasing crash risk, affecting 2013-2021 NV200 models. The second recall pertains to the back-up camera display, where a lack of an image increases the risk of a crash, impacting various 2018-2019 Nissan models including the NV200. This recall is directly linked to at least one reported crash where the rear bumper impacted a hill due to a blinking camera image. Common complaint patterns, despite the low overall volume, point to issues with AIR BAGS (2 complaints), ENGINE (1 complaint), and STRUCTURE (1 complaint). Specific complaints highlight an engine knock issue referenced in Nissan technical bulletin NTB 19-057a, and airbag light flashing without codes, potentially due to faulty weight sensors. Structural issues include a sliding door that gets stuck and a leaking side window that dealers struggled to fix, causing safety concerns for the owner. The fuel system also has a complaint about a disconnected fuel line, which aligns with the fuel pump recall's potential for engine stalling. The recall history is significant, with both recalls addressing critical safety functions. The fuel system recall, specifically concerning the Fuel Tank Temperature (FTT) sensor harness, could lead to engine stall. The back-up camera recall directly impacts driver visibility during reversing maneuvers, as evidenced by a reported crash. While the overall complaint count is low, the nature of the complaints and recalls suggests that when issues do arise, they can be significant and directly impact vehicle safety and operation. The lack of crash test ratings makes it difficult to assess the vehicle's passive safety performance in a collision.

Our recommendation: Given the lack of crash test data and critical safety recalls, potential buyers should prioritize verifying that all recalls have been completed and thoroughly inspect for known issues like engine knocks, airbag system warnings, and structural problems before purchase.