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Nissan NX VIN Check

NHTSA holds 9 owner complaints on the Nissan NX from 9 production runs; the worst run has 1, the typical one 1.

NHTSA complaint records · 9 complaints · 9 runs · 1991–1992 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported NX run is JN1GB36C8MU (1991 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Seat belts problems make up 40% of reports; 1992 is the worst model year at 1 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for NX model years 1991–1992.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Nissan NX has 9 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 56% of every NX complaint on file.

FIG.01·Nissan NX — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JN1GB36C8MU••••••19911——
JN1EB34C6MU••••••19911——
JN1EB34CXMU••••••199111—
JN1GB36CXMU••••••19911—1
JN1EB34C6NV••••••19921——
JN1GB36C6NU••••••19921——
JN1GB36C8NU••••••19921——
JN1GB36C9NU••••••19921——
JN1EB34C6NU••••••19921——
ROWS 9·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Nissan NX the gap between build years is 1×: a 1992 car draws 1 complaints per run, a 1991 one 1.

FIG.02·Nissan NX — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
1992155—
19911441
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 1992 at 1 complaints per run; lightest is 1991 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 40% of everything Nissan NX owners report: Seat Belts, 4 of 9 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Nissan NX — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Seat Belts41—
Engine And Engine Cooling2—1
Air Bags11—
Electrical System1——
Power Train1——
Structure1——
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on the Nissan NX; the 1 below cover build years 1991 to 1992. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Nissan NX — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
97V071000Seat Belts:rear/other1991–1992
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

97V071000 was opened in 1997 on cars built from 1991: 6 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 9 reports on the Nissan NX, 11.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Nissan NX — complaint severity
OutcomeNissan NXAll vehicles
Complaints filed91,115,966
Involved a crash1 (11.1%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire1 (11.1%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported158,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 91% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Nissan NX share of that is 9 complaints over 9 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Nissan NX
Recalls2 campaignsFuel economy28 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems15 complaintsCargo space16 cu ftWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1991–1993

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Nissan NX VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 9 NHTSA complaints from 9 NX runs and 1 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which NX production run has the most complaints?

JN1GB36C8MU, a 1991 build, with 1 complaints. The typical NX run has 1.

Which NX years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 1992 is heaviest at 1 complaints per run and 1991 lightest at 1.

How many NX complaints involve a crash?

11.1% of 9 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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