2016 Nissan Nv200 problems
The Nissan NV200 is a light commercial and leisure activity, 4/5-door van designed and produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 2009.
Overview
The vehicle was previewed as the NV200 Concept at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, followed by the 2008 Nissan Tenjin Motor Show. The concept vehicle was equipped with a remote control panel for a spider camera, and equipment for organizing and editing photographs and images on the move.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, followed by 2010 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition. The vehicle went on sale in Japan before summer 2009, followed by Europe in autumn 2009 and then in China and other markets. Available in combi and passenger car versions, NV200 was built on a modified version of Nissan's B platform, with fully independent strut type front suspension mounted on a separate subframe and a leaf spring rear axle.
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Common 2016 Nissan Nv200 problems
The Nissan NV200 is a popular light commercial van known for its four or five doors, impressive gas mileage, and flexibility. While the NV200 is generally considered reliable, there are some common problems that owners have reported, particularly in the 2016 model year.
One major issue with the 2016 Nissan NV200 is related to safety concerns. This van had several recalls due to a problem with the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS), which could incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or unoccupied. This could potentially result in the front airbag not deploying in an accident.
Another issue reported by owners of the 2016 NV200 is premature tire wear. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including improper inflation, misalignment, or simply driving habits. However, it's worth noting that this is a common problem across many vehicle models, not just the NV200.
Additionally, some owners of the 2016 NV200 have reported issues with the transmission. Specifically, the transmission may need to be replaced at around 120,000 miles, which can be a significant expense. This issue may be related to the use of plastic pieces in the transmission, which cannot be rebuilt and require replacement.
Other common problems reported by NV200 owners include faulty sliding doors, air bag issues, and clogged EVAP systems. However, it's worth noting that these issues are not specific to the 2016 model year and can occur in other model years as well.
Overall, while the Nissan NV200 is generally considered reliable, it's important to be aware of these common problems, particularly if you're considering a used model. Regular maintenance and inspections can help prevent many of these issues from becoming major problems.
What problems do Nissan NV200 have?
A list of some of the most common issues NV200 owners have to deal with.
- Sunroof Rattles and Explodes. Heads up, Nissan owners! ...
- OCS Warning and Airbag Problems. ...
- EVAP Clogs and Gas Spills.
Is Nissan NV200 a reliable car?
Even though the Nissan NV200 has several great years, you might wonder whether the line overall is generally reliable. According to carparts.com, that's the case – the Nissan NV200 has a reliability rating of four out of five, quite high compared to many other commercial vans.
Is the Nissan NV200 a good van?
Highs Relatively fuel-efficient powertrain, attractive starting price, maneuverable dimensions. Lows Could use more power, weak payload capacity, lacking driver-assistance features. Verdict The NV200 is the cheap and cheerful option in the city-van segment, but some buyers will want more capability.
Why did Nissan stop the NV200?
In June 2015, Nissan stopped production of the vehicle due to low demand, with 2,412 units sold since its launch.
2016 Nissan Nv200 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Nv200 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Unknown or other problems
- Air bags problems
- Service brakes problems
- Engine problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2016 Nissan Nv200 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2016 Nissan Nv200 complaints
The NHTSA has received 14 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2016 Nissan Nv200.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-22
- VIN: 3N6CM0KNXGK
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: My passenger airbag warning light stays on even if someone is sitting in the seat and my airbag warning light on dash stays on. I ve had diagnostics run on vehicle and there are no codes. They don’t know what to fix to clear the lights. I can’t get my car inspected with the lights on so now I can’t drive it. There is a recall on this specific thing but Nissan says not for my van. Reference #NTB16-054 CAMPAIGNID#: R1607 NHTSA # 16V-244 It specifically states 2013-2016 nv200
WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-20
- VIN: 5BZAF0AA8GN
- Components: WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: At speeds 60 miles or more and sudden braking all front end shaking violently.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-14
- VIN: 1N6BF0KM7GN
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Nissan NV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle failed to accelerate over 20 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the four catalytic convertors and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-13
- VIN: 1N6AF0LY1GN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Nissan NV3500. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the instrument malfunctioned. The check engine warning light, odometer, speedometer, and the braking system malfunctioned causing the brake pedal to extend to the floor while depressed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-09
- VIN: 3N6CM0KN7GK
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 1. On September 9, 2021, my 2016 NV 200 suddenly and unexpectedly broke down in Gila Bend AZ on a trip from the Bay Area to Austin to visit my grandchild. After refueling and pulling back onto the road towards the Interstate 8 on-ramp, the vehicle suddenly died. It was extremely difficult to steer it towards the side of the road and the ignition was inoperable. 2. I was unable to get the vehicle completely off the road and semi's were honking at me because I was dangerously in their path. There could easily have been a collision. I called 911 and the Arizona State Troopers pushed it all the way onto the shoulder. I then had it towed to the Tempe Nissan dealership 3. The problem was diagnosed by Tempe Nissan. It appeared that the cause of the breakdown was a blown fuel pump fuse. They also replaced the battery. They attempted to do a wheel alignment but could not because the inner tie rod was bent so they also replaced the steering rack to bring the alignment back to factory specs. 4. It appears that the fuses and perhaps the fuel pump are defective, and that the locked steering led to the additional issues of the bent tie rod, steering rack and alignment, resulting in an unsafe and undrivable vehicle. 5. The vehicle and component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. The vehicle is routinely inspected by my regular mechanic on pre & post trip checks. 6. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. The vehicle has had zero issues prior to this failure. 7. The vehicle and components are available for inspection upon request. 8. For a vehicle that is less than 5 years old to suddenly and unexpectedly become inoperable resulted in a frightening and potentially fatal incident for which Nissan is responsible.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-05
- VIN: 3n6cm0knxgk
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Air bag diagnosis control unit and occupant detection control unit need replaced. Airbag light just came on and continues to blink. Nissan has had recalls on this problem
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-27
- VIN: 5BZAF0AA9GN
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE AC AIR FLOW IN THE BACK OF THE VAN IS COMPLETELY INSUFFICIENT. THE AIR COMING OUT OF THE VENTS IS COOL, HOWEVER THE FLOW OF AIR IS SO LIGHT/SLOW, THE PASSENGERS IN THE BACK CANNOT FEEL IT. SINCE THE BACK WINDOWS DO NOT OPEN IT BECOMES SWELTERINGLY HOT. WE WORRY ABOUT OUR CHILDREN PASSING OUT/OVER HEATING BACK THERE. IT'S A SAFETY CONCERN FOR US, AND MANY OTHERS. IT DOES NOT IMPROVE EVEN ONCE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR A WHILE, AND IT DOES NOT IMPROVE EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-04
- VIN: 5BZBF0AA4GN
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE SEAT BELTS IN THE BACK DO NOT ALWAYS REWIND WHEN PULLED ALL THE WAY OUT TO INSTALL CHILD SAFETY SEATS. SO WHEN YOU PULL THE BELT OUT ALL THE WAY TO FEED IT THROUGH THE SAFETY SEAT, THE BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. YOU HAVE TO GO BEHIND THE SEAT INTO THE MECHANISM AND MANUALLY ROLL THE BELT BACK UP. THIS IS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-02
- VIN: 5BZAF0AA5GN
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: MY VAN WAS SITTING PARKED AT OUR HOUSE WHEN THE BIG WINDOW ON THE LEFT (BEHIND DRIVER) JUST EXPLODED INWARD. GLASS WAS EVERYWHERE AND ALL IN THE CAR SEATS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-07
- VIN: 5BZBF0AA9GN
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, DIAGNOSED AS CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE. LOCAL DEALERSHIP ADVISED TO REPLACE BOTH CONVERTERS AT $2500. NISSAN WOULD NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY AS IT CLAIMS CONVERTERS ARE COVERED UNDER EXHAUST/EMISSIONS WARRANTY AT 50K MILES. THE VEHICLE IS JUST UNDER 100K MILES.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-01
- VIN: 1N6BF0KY1GN
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN NV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TOWN CENTER NISSAN (2310 BARRETT LAKES BLVD, KENNESAW, GA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. HOWEVER, THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAM SENSOR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-01
- VIN: 5BZAF0AA5GN
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: REAR A/C HAS ZERO FLOW THEREFORE THE BACK GETS EXCEPTIONALLY HOT
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-30
- VIN: 5BZAF0AA1GN
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE REAR AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR FAN DESIGN HAS NO AIR FILTER SO THE EVAPORATOR VANES BECOME CLOGGED WITH DUST AND DEBRIDE WITHIN A SHORT TIME CAUSING FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM AND THOUSAND OF DOLLARS IN REPAIR BILLS. ON THE INTERNET THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF DISATISFIED OWNERS BUT NO UNIFIED VOICE TO NISSAN TO DO A RECALL ON THIS ENGINEERING FLAW TO REPAIR THIS OBVIOUS DEFECT. WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN MARCH AND HAD NO USE OF THE AIRCONDITIONER THEN BUT WHEN IT HEATED UP IN DENVER WE REALIZED THE REAR AIR CONDITIONER FANS WERE NOT BLOWING HARD ENOUGH TO EVEN BE FELT. ON FURTHER READING I DISCOVERED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-17
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3N6CM0KN2GK
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN NV200. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO AVOID RUNNING OVER A COYOTE, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A LARGE ROCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED KNEE INJURIES, BUT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,200.
2016 Nissan Nv200 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2016 Nissan Nv200.
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
- Consequence: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Negative 2016 Nissan Nv200 car reviews
Positive 2016 Nissan Nv200 car reviews
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This van is perfect for my small business!
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The NV200 did everything a small cargo van should. It's easy to load with sliding doors on both sides and rear doors that open 180 degrees. The mileage was better than advertised. In my 4-1/2 years of operation, I haven't had any troubles.
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Drive one for delivering luggage. It's very easy to load and unload with sliding doors on both sides and back doors that are ample sized. With over 180,000 miles on the original engine, I replaced the rear wheel bearings and it was drastically quieter. It has many comforts and is very agile for narrow streets. However, the small diameter wheels make it jumpy at highway speeds. Overall, I am happy with it for business.
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I recently looked at the new NV200 while my current one was being serviced. Although it was nice, it was basically unchanged. The retained value of the older model was shown to me, and I will be considering the dropping trade-in value and rising retail price when making my decision. However, my 2013 model is still meeting all my needs. Even with the fall 2018 additions, it is still the best option for my load and use. The only concerns I have are the reflection and position of the instrumentation, which can be dangerous as it takes my eyes off the road, and the audio drop out, which forces me to resync. Additionally, the 'butt locking' feature is inconvenient, and it still seems that the vehicle auto-locks overnight, but it may just be me. The age of my vehicle is prompting me to shop for a replacement, and I am certain that it will be an NV200 2018 update. I load and unload an average of four times each week and am getting older, so I appreciate the low loading deck every time. I had to add more cushioning for my passenger (wife), so I will be looking for a better passenger seat in the next NV200, and maybe even a single passenger seat since my load has room for that. After four years, I am still glad to have the NV200. The lowest floor height makes lifting and loading easy, especially for the elderly, which is why I purchased it exclusively for that feature. I can confirm that tire life is very short (20-23,000 miles), but there are tires by other brands that meet Nissan specs for less money. I paid an independent specialty alignment shop to electronically check the alignment and found, as others have, that there is a misalignment in the rear wheels, which is contributing to premature tire wear. I will address this with the Nissan dealership, but the specialty shop could not identify any means to adjust the rear alignment. I checked for a competitive brand to extend tire life, but nothing beats the loading height of the NV200. As a light load, low mileage user, I still know that for my needs, I can find nothing better! In an update, I added LEDs around the inside and tapped into the rear (small) interior light after loading in the dark forced me to use a head-mounted flashlight.It's something I should have recognized the shortcoming and had it professionally installed at purchase. Still, it's the best vehicle I've ever had to meet my needs. Even with Covid slowing down my use, I'm still completely satisfied with it after 12000 miles. I'm hoping the new European version will be available in the US for my next trade. Unfortunately, this model has been discontinued in the USA.
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Are you having problems with your 2016 Nissan Nv200?
Keenan Jacobi 2025-02-15
Be cautious when purchasing an NV200 cargo van. My experience, along with numerous other reviews on the internet, state that there are issues with regular tire wear and tread cross patterns. The tire cupping is blamed on the consumer, despite the known suspension issue. I have personally had to have the tire pressure sensor system worked on at least twice, and the dealer was supposed to have rotated the tires in January of 2017. I have also had bearing and axle work done on the front end. Despite trying to get the vehicle into the dealer for over four to five months, I am now being hit with a lot of vehicle repair costs. However, the vehicle is still under the 5-year, 100,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, and the tires are under the manufacturer warranty. The tire pressure sensor system has been recalibrated since January 2017, and the indicator has never gone off on the dash to advise me that the tires were low. Yet, when I took it into the dealer, they blamed the irregular tire wear on low pressure, which is the same diagnosis that is all over the internet from other customers writing negative reviews. Unfortunately, I am getting treated the same way from Nissan, who is trying to cover it up, and the dealer is trying to cover up their poor repairs. At this point, the vehicle has been left at the dealership, and I am investigating the lemon law in the state of Ohio.
Austen DuBuque 2025-02-03
Van hit 105k miles and transmission failed. Dealership quoted $4300 for repair. Despite being 5000 miles over the 100k mile warranty, I contacted Nissan corporation consumer affairs. They were unable to provide assistance. While this situation is frustrating, it is important to note that transmission failures can occur at any time. I will continue to explore my options for repair.
Lorenzo Wunsch 2024-11-12
It is very golf cart like but it get the job done. I have owned it for about a year and put 15000 miles on it. I carry about 400 lbs in the rear for work. No problem getting around with it loaded.The problem is the rear axle and tires. The camber is off on both side and it has chewed up the tires. there is no adjustment and the dealer says its in spec, and also that I need to replace the tires because they are chewed up. They want $200 ea for tires.
Aaron Osinski 2024-09-26
I purchased an NV 200 in 2014 for a small business we were establishing and needed a vehicle for the purchase of raw material and transportation. Despite the engine appearing sufficient during the test drive, it has proven to have difficulty hauling cargo and the acceleration can be unsafe at times. Additionally, I have experienced significant tire wear after only 8000 miles and the replacement tires are quite expensive. Furthermore, I have encountered paint issues for which Nissan is unwilling to take responsibility, indicating that the van may have been touched up prior to my purchase. While the van does provide easy access and loading of cargo, its lack of engine power is a significant drawback.
Rodrigo Gutmann 2024-09-11
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share that I've been experiencing some issues with my nv200 tires. Specifically, I've noticed that the rear tires are wearing out much faster than expected. After visiting two different dealerships, they both confirmed that the rear axle is not aligned correctly. Unfortunately, despite this feedback and the numerous complaints on carcomplaints.com, Nissan has yet to address the issue. Thank you for taking the time to listen to my concerns.