Half of all complaints arrive by 2 years of age, so 50% land after the 3-year basic warranty ends. The system owners report most is Air Bags, with 35 complaints, typically at 3.9 years.
Nissan NV200 years to avoid — and the best ones
| Model year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Enough history? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | yes | |
| 2018 | 9 | 9 | yes | |
| 2017 | 7 | 6 | yes | |
| 2016 | 13 | 11 | yes | |
| 2015 | 22 | 13 | yes | |
| 2014 | 21 | 15 | yes | |
| 2013 | 16 | 10 | yes |
Does the market discount it? In our listings a 2015 NV200 asks a median $8,999, against $11,995 for a 2016, the next model year: about 25% less, so sellers do price some of the trouble in.
Among the 4 Nissan NV200 years with enough history, the three to walk away from are 2015, 2013, 2014; the three worth hunting are 2016, 2014, 2013.
When it starts to break
| Age at failure | Complaints | Running total | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 years | 10.9% | covered | |
| 1 year | 42.4% | covered | |
| 2 years | 50% | covered | |
| 3 years | 59.8% | you pay | |
| 4 years | 68.5% | you pay | |
| 5 years | 76.1% | you pay | |
| 6 years | 82.6% | you pay | |
| 7 years | 88% | you pay | |
| 8 years | 92.4% | you pay | |
| 9 years | 95.7% | you pay | |
| 10 years | 97.8% | you pay | |
| 11 years | 100% | you pay |
Basic warranty on this car is 3 years / 36,000 miles. Only 50% of reported failures happen inside it — the remaining 50% come out of the owner's pocket. Powertrain cover (5 years / 60,000 miles) reaches further, but it only covers the engine and transmission, which account for about 6% of the complaints here.
What actually fails — and at what age
On the Nissan NV200, the early trouble is Air Bags and Unknown Or Other — reported at around 3.9 years, so a car still under warranty is the one to check for it. What waits further out is Fuel/propulsion System at 4.9 years — past every basic warranty, and the bill lands on whoever owns the car then.
| System | Complaints | Typical age | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3.9 yrs | 5 | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 2.6 yrs | — | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4.9 yrs | — | — | |
| Electrical System | 6 yrs | — | 1 | |
| Tires | 1.1 yrs | — | — | |
| Steering | 3.4 yrs | 2 | — | |
| Wheels | 0.5 yrs | — | — | |
| Engine | 3.5 yrs | — | — |
What else in this class
6 models share the NV200's vehicle class. Per production run, the Ford Transit draws 1.28, the Dodge Caravan 2.65 and the Ford Transit Connect 1.52, against 1.35 for the NV200.
| Same class as the NV200 | Complaints on record | Recall campaigns | Years built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Transit | 193 | 2015–2026 | |
| Dodge Caravan | 208 | 1984–2008 | |
| Ford Transit Connect | 80 | 2010–2026 | |
| Mercedes-Benz Metris | 13 | 2016–2026 | |
| Dodge Ramcharger | 15 | 1981–1997 | |
| RAM Promaster City | 20 | 2015–2026 |
The table shows totals on record; the rates per production run are in the sentence above.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Nissan NV200 reliable?
By complaints per production run it is better than typical: 1.35 against 3.73 for the average car, and in the middle of its class rivals.
Which NV200 years should you avoid?
By complaints per production run, 2015, 2013, 2014. The cleanest years old enough to judge are 2016, 2014, 2013. Years newer than 6 are left out: complaints keep arriving for years after a car is sold.
When do NV200 problems usually start?
Half of all complaints arrive by 2 years of age. The most reported system is Air Bags, typically at 3.9 years, followed by Unknown Or Other.
Will the warranty cover NV200 problems?
Mostly yes: basic cover is 3 years / 36,000 miles, and 50% of reported failures fall inside it. Powertrain cover lasts longer, but engine and transmission make up about 6% of the complaints here.
Is the NV200 more reliable than the Ford Transit?
No: 1.35 complaints per production run for the NV200 against 1.28 for the Ford Transit.
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