Nissan Nv2500 problems
The Nissan NV (Nissan Van) is a full-size van produced by Nissan from 2011 to 2021. It was developed and marketed for the United States and Canada, where Nissan had not previously been present in the full-size segment. Until the introduction of the Nissan NV, Mexico was the only country in North America selling a full-size Nissan van, as the Nissan Urvan was sold there.
The NV nameplate was previously used by a small pickup truck sold in Thailand.
Development
The NV used the same F-Alpha platform as does the Nissan Titan full-size pickup, but due to the need for a flat loading floor it is highly modified and they end up sharing mainly powertrain pieces and some of the design language. The NV was also only available with rear-wheel drive, coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission (later also a seven-speed). The NV was not targeted directly at the (mainly fleet) buyers of the Ford E-Series and Chevrolet Express, but rather at private buyers including contractors and small business owners who are looking for a vehicle that is both capable and comfortable.
The 4.0-litre V6 engine outputs 261 hp (195 kW) and 281 lb⋅ft (381 N⋅m) of torque, while the 5.6-litre V8 engine outputs 375 hp (280 kW) and 387 lb⋅ft (525 N⋅m) of torque. The V8-engined versions are also electronically limited to a top speed of 100 mph (161 km/h).
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Common Nissan Nv2500 problems
The Nissan NV2500 is a commercial van that has been in production since 2009. While it is known for its spacious cargo area and factory-installed shelving, the NV2500 has had some issues reported by owners.
One common problem that has been reported is engine issues. In a post on the Nissan NV Forum, a user reported that a 2013 NV2500 Van they purchased had major engine problems that would cost $3,000 to fix. The engine in question is a V-6, and the van in question was a rental unit from a big company. The user was concerned about whether this engine issue was indicative of a larger problem with other NV2500 vans.
According to RepairPal, the Nissan NV2500 has a below-average reliability rating of 2.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 21st out of 21 commercial vans. The average annual repair cost for the NV2500 is $906, which is higher than the average for commercial vans and all vehicle models. The frequency of repairs for the NV2500 is average, but when issues do arise, they are more likely to be severe than with other models. The severity component of reliability for the NV2500 is 30%, compared to an average of 16% for commercial vans and 12% for all vehicle models.
In addition to engine issues, the NV2500 has also had problems reported with leaks, the braking system, electrical issues, and a lack of enough cargo space.
The NV2500's interior has also been criticized for its use of cheap materials and poor interior lighting. The van's long hood and numb steering have also been noted as issues that can take some time to get used to.
Despite these issues, the NV2500 has been praised for its spacious cargo area, factory-installed shelving, and comfortable passenger area. The van's mechanical reliability has also been noted as a positive, with many owners reporting that the vehicle has been trouble-free in this regard.
In summary, the Nissan NV2500 has had some issues reported by owners, including engine problems, leaks, braking system faults, electrical issues, and a lack of cargo space. The van's interior has also been criticized for its use of cheap materials and poor interior lighting. However, the NV2500 has also been praised for its spacious cargo area, factory-installed shelving, and comfortable passenger area. The van's mechanical reliability has also been noted as a positive by many owners.
Is the Nissan NV2500 reliable?
The probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 30% for the Nissan NV2500, compared to an average of 16% for commercial vans and 12% for all vehicle models. The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of a vehicle.
How many miles can a Nissan NV 2500 last?
According to motorandwheels.com, a Nissan NV Cargo will last 150,000-300,0000 miles with proper maintenance.
What is the best year of Nissan NV?
If you're searching for the most reliable Nissan NV Cargo year, there are many selections. We recommend going with the 2012, 2018, or 2021 years. We hope this information is valuable! It can be overwhelming to land on the best year for the Nissan NV Cargo, so this knowledge should make it much easier to choose.
Why did Nissan stop making the NV2500?
Discontinuation. In 2020, Nissan reevaluated its commercial van business in North America, and decided to replace it with a "Business Advantage" program for its other vehicles. Production of the NV full-size vans ended in the middle of 2021, with sales continuing through the end of the year.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Nissan Nv2500 years
We have researched Nissan problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Nissan Nv2500 cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Nissan Nv2500 model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Nissan Nv2500 model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Nissan Nv2500 years
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Nissan Nv2500 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Nissan Nv2500 , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Unknown or other problems
- Air bags problems
- Power train problems
- Structure problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Nissan Nv2500 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Nv2500 model years
A total of 3 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Nv2500 model years
There were a total of 2 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 31 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Nissan Nv2500 . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Nissan Nv2500 vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Nissan Nv2500 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-02
- Date Complaint: 2022-09-02
- VIN: 1N6BF0KL7DN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 2 MAJOR COMPLAINTS: 1.) When driving with a/c on in Florida water leaking on both sides of center console, drips constantly, took to mechanic several times. They blew the lines for the drainage and it still leaks. 2.) The driver door lock is sticking and making a brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr sound stuck when opening door from remote and from the inside of the driver door.
Nissan Nv2500 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-19
- Date Complaint: 2022-01-27
- VIN: 5bzaf0aa4dn
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: My wife stoped on the side of the road to talk with my son who was sitting in the front passenger seat. When my wife shut the door behind him all of the side curtain airbags deployed on the passenger side of the van. Three of my other children were inside the van when the bags depoyed. The two youngest 10, and 11, were sitting in the middle and were not hit with the bags. The oldest 14 was sittning next to the wall and was hit by the bags. There was no accident or impact that would have set the airbags off except the shutting of the front passenger door. The van is currently at Mossy Nissan in Houston TX and availible for inspection. We have filed with Nissan Corperate and they are opening an investigation. No warning lamps were present except a check engine light and low tire air pressure. Mossy nissan has supposedly ran a diagnostics on the van but have not told us the results. We are not confident that the dealership will be honest and forthcoming with information. When we brought the vehicle in we were met with skeptisism that we were being honest. Comments were overheard by my wife that were not appropriate to the situation.
Nissan Nv2500 2012
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-19
- Date Complaint: 2021-01-26
- VIN: 5BZAF0AA3CN
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG SENSOR WILL NOT ALLOW AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY NISSAN CLAIMS THIS IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL FOR NHSTA: 20V-188 AIR BAG LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON AND DISABLES THE AIR BAGS. -98820-1PD9B O SPO SENSOR-SID
Nissan Nv2500 2014
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-02
- Date Complaint: 2021-01-25
- VIN: 5BZAF0AA1EN
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: REAR AIR CONDITIONER WILL NOT COOL, EVEN WITH WARRANTY WORK, NISSAN NEVER FIXED IT. THIS IS A PERVASIVE PROBLEM WITH MOST VANS OF THIS MODEL.
Nissan Nv2500 2014
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-02
- Date Complaint: 2020-06-03
- VIN: 5BZAF0AA3EN
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE REAR AC BLOWER MOTOR DIED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN LESS THAN A YEAR. THIS PASSENGER VEHICLE IS THE ONLY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION FOR MY FAMILY WITH 7 SMALL CHILDREN RANGING IN AGE FROM 10 MONTHS TO 11 YEARS OLD. YESTERDAY AND TODAY, THE TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE HAS REACHED 104 DEGREES INSIDE (86 DEGREES OUTSIDE) WHILE THE AC IS RUNNING ON ITS HIGHEST SETTING IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH NISSAN. THEIR AUTO TECH SAID EVERYONE WHO PURCHASES THIS VEHICLE COMES BACK WITHIN A COUPLE OF YEARS TO HAVE THIS PART REPLACED. THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE RECOMMENDED THAT I CONTACT YOU TO FILE A COMPLAINT BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT ISSUE A RECALL UNLESS THEY ARE DIRECTED TO DO SO BY YOU. PLEASE HELP FAMILIES LIKE MINE. HOT VEHICLES ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR CHILDREN. PLEASE DO NOT LET SOMEONE LOSE A CHILD BECAUSE OF A FAULTY PART THAT NISSAN AND THE NHTSA KNOWS ABOUT BUT REFUSES TO RECALL. *TR
Nissan Nv2500 2014
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-01
- Date Complaint: 2019-10-01
- VIN: 5BZAF0AA2EN
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: LITTLE TO NO AIR COMING OUT OF THE REAR AIR VENTS.
Nissan Nv2500 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-21
- Date Complaint: 2019-09-29
- VIN: 5BZAF0AA7DN
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 2013 AND LIVE ARIZONA. SUMMERS ARE EXTREMELY HOT. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FOR OUR FAMILY. AT THE TIME WE HAD 7 CHILDREN. WE NOW HAVE 10, SO EVERY SEAT IN OUR VAN IS TAKEN. WE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE AIR FLOW AND AIR CONDITIONING SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VAN BACK IN 2013 AND WERE TOLD THAT THIS IS HOW PASSENGER VANS ARE. WE WERE TOLD SINCE IT WAS SUCH A LARGE AMOUNT OF SPACE TO COOL AND ARE VAN IS BLACK IT WAS JUST THE NATURE OF THIS TYPE OF VAN. HOWEVER, AS MORE PEOPLE ARE PURCHASING THIS VAN FOR THEIR FAMILIES WE HAVE READ MORE POSTS ABOUT THE SAME TYPE OF ISSUE AND REFUSE TO CONTINUE TO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS JUST HOW ALL PASSENGER VANS ARE.. THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THE DESIGN OF THE AIR SYSTEM. MY CHILDREN ARE SWEATING, TURNING RED AND COMPLAIN OF THE HEAT IN THE BACK 2 ROWS. THE ONLY AREA THAT FEELS THE AIR CONDITIONER IS THE FRONT SEAT AND THE 2ND ROW BECAUSE THEY FEEL THE COLD FROM THE FRONT VENTS. I HAVE YOUNG KIDS SITTING IN THE BACK 2 ROWS IN CAR SEATS. I CANNOT VISUALLY SEE HOW HOT THEY ARE GETTING WHILE I'M DRIVING UNTIL WE GET TO OUR DESTINATION AND SEE THEY HAVE BEEN SWEATING PROFUSELY. WE COOL THE CAR OFF FAR AT LEAST 10 MINS BEFORE LOADING THE KIDS AND TRY TO PARK UNDER THE SHADE BUT THE VAN STILL DOES NOT COOL OFF PROPERLY IN THE BACK. I HAVE PURCHASED MINI FANS TO SO THE KIDS CAN TRY AND COOL THEMSELVES OFF WITH THEM BUT IT IS NOT ENOUGH! SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BEFORE A CHILD SUFFERS FROM HEAT STROKE! NISSAN NEEDS TO TAKE ACTION BEFORE A CHILD IS HURT. THE DESIGN OF THEIR AIR SYSTEM IS NOT ADEQUATE. THEY NEED TO REALIZE THAT THERE ARE FAMILIES THAT REQUIRE THE USE OF A PASSENGER VAN, WHO LIVE IN EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS. THEY CANNOT WAIT UNTIL A CHILD DIES FROM HEAT IN THEIR VEHICLE BEFORE THEY TAKE ANY ACTION TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.
Nissan Nv2500 2012
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-19
- Date Complaint: 2019-05-03
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1N6AF0LY6CN
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 NISSAN NV2500. WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS T-BONED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED; HOWEVER, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAGS ONLY PARTIALLY DEPLOYED AND LEAKED A CHEMICAL ONTO THE CONTACT'S WRIST. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INITIAL INJURIES, BUT LATER RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND SHOULDER. THE INJURIES REQUIRED ONGOING TREATMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR OBSERVATION AND RELEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD AND IMPOUNDED. THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
Nissan Nv2500 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-29
- Date Complaint: 2019-04-02
- VIN: 1N6AF0LYXDN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN DRIVING OUR NV2500 ON A CITY STREET THE VAN JUST WENT DEAD. ENGINE QUIT, NO ELECTRICAL, NO DASH LIGHTS, NOTHING. I PUT THE VAN IN PARK AND TRIED TO RESTART. NOTHING, TOTALLY DEAD. WAITED A MINUTE OF SO AND TRIED TO RESTART - SAME AS BEFORE - NOTHING TOTALLY DEAD. OPENED THE HOOD AND CHECKED BATTERY CABLES - OK. LOOKED FOR ANY LOOSE IGNITION WIRE - OK. LOOKED UNDERNEATH VAN FOR ANY LIQUIDS COMING OUT OF ENGINE OR ANYTHING ELSE WEIRD -OK. WE CALLED AAA TO HAVE THE VAN TAKEN TO CLASSIC NISSAN IN STATESVILLE, NC. CALLED DEALER, EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPENED AND TOLD THEM VAN WAS GOING TO BE DROPPED OFF FOR EVALUATION. BEFORE AAA DRIVER GOT TO US I TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE ONE MORE TIME - WHEN I TURNED THE KEY THE LIGHTS CAME ON AND VAN STARTED UP JUST FINE. TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED NO PROBLEM. ABOUT A WEEK BEFORE THIS HAPPENED OUR VAN WAS PARKED IN OUR DRIVE OVERNIGHT. WHEN WE GOT IN AND TRIED TO START IT - DEAD... NO IGNITION, NO ELECTRICAL, NO LIGHTS. I MADE SURE IT WAS IN PARK AND TRIED AGAIN, NOTHING. WE LOOKED IN NISSAN HANDBOOK TO TROUBLE SHOOT. WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND TRIED AGAIN. STARTED RIGHT UP. CLASSIC NISSAN OF STATESVILLE REPORTED THAT OVER A 2 DAY PERIOD THE VEHICLE STARTED EVERY TIME TECH TRIED TO CRANK IT. THEY RAN THE VEHICLE FOR OVER 30 MINUTES BOTH DAYS - NO PROBLEM DETECTED. NO COMPUTER CODES. CHECKED AND TESTED BATTERY CONNECTIONS AND MAJOR GROUND CONNECTIONS - ALL FINE. I ASKED THEM ABOUT A POSSIBLE FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH AS THERE IS A RECALL FOR THAT PROBLEM FOR 166K NISSANS INCLUDING NV2500. THEY SAID IT WAS NOT FOR A 2013 NV2500. IT WOULD COST ME OVER $500 TO REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH ON MY OWN BUT NISSAN SERVICE GUY SAID HE COULD NOT BE SURE THAT WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. VERY CONCERNED THAT NISSAN HAS DOCUMENTED PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION SWITCH AND THE DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT COULD ARISE WITH MAJOR STALL/ SHUTDOWN!!!
Nissan Nv2500 2015
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-01
- Date Complaint: 2018-12-12
- VIN: 1N6AF0LXXFN
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON AND HAS BEEN BLINKING EVER SINCE. VEHICLE HAS 41,334 MILES.
Nissan Nv2500 2012
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-27
- Date Complaint: 2018-08-03
- VIN: 1N6AF0LY8CN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: FAN MOTOR WHICH BLOWS THE FAN WHEN THE AC IS TURNED ON, KEEPS TRIPPING THE FUSE. 3 FUSES, THEY LAST FOR ABOUT 5 SECONDS BEFORE BLOWING, AND THE FAN NO LONGER WORKS.
Nissan Nv2500 2014
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-13
- Date Complaint: 2018-02-07
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1N6BF0KX4EN
- Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, TRAFFIC SLOWED. AS TRAFFIC WAS SLOWING AND I WAS BRAKING TRAFFIC CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. I WAS MAINTAINING MY NORMAL FOLLOWING DISTANCE, YET THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO TAKE A LONGER DISTANCE THAN NORMAL TO STOP. I IMPACTED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME HARD ENOUGH TO BEND THE FRAME, YET THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.
Nissan Nv2500 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-09
- Date Complaint: 2017-12-07
- VIN: IN6AFOLY2HN
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ENGINE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING. TRANSMISSION IS SLUGGISH WHEN I HAVE MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR THE ENGINE REVS UP TO OVER 5000RPM AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE.THEN FINALLY SHIFTS. WHEN DRIVING ALONG AT A STEADY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE. I CAN FEEL THE HESITATION UP THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BARE ONE WAY OR THE OTHER IF I DO NOT HAVE MY HANDS HELD TIGHTLY ON THE STEERING WHEEL.. THIS CAUSES A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THIS HAPPENS ON CITY STREETS - WHEN STOPPED FOR A YIELD SIGN AND THEN TRY TO GET ON TO THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE REVS UP BUT GOES NOWHERE.
Nissan Nv2500 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-20
- Date Complaint: 2017-09-20
- VIN: 1N6AF0LYXDN
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: FUEL TANK WAS TAKING 20 MINUTES TO FILL. WE RECEIVED A FULL TANK WARRANTY EXTENSON NOTICE BUT IT TOOK THE DEALER 3 TRIPS TO FINALLY TO GET THE RIGHT PART AND REPLACE AND AFTER 2 HOURS THEY INFORMED ME THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE EVAP VENT VALVE AND CANISTER ASSEMBLY WITH FILTER FOR $620.00 I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE . THE DEALER SAID IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. THEN WHY HASN'T THIS BEEN RECALLED? I REFUSED TO HAVE THEM DO THIS AS I DON'T TRUST SINCE THEY COULDN'T EVEN GET THE RIGHT PART IN AND NEVER EVEN APOLOGIZED FOR THE INCONVENIENCE AND DOWN TIME.
Nissan Nv2500 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-20
- Date Complaint: 2017-07-13
- VIN: 5BZAF0AA0DN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE WINDOW REGULATOR BENT INTO ITSELF AND CAUSE THE WINDOW TO NOT BE ABLE TO GO UP. MECHANIC SAID THAT THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN, AND IT SEEMED THE PART WAS FAULTY. THE DOOR LATCH ALSO STOPPED WORKING, YOU COULD OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE ONCE, THEN THE LATCH STOPPED WORKING AND THE DOOR WOULD HAVE TO BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE. TWO WEEKS AFTER THAT HAPPENED THE DRIVERS POWER SEAT WILL NO LONGER MOVE FORWARDS AND BACK, BUT OTHER FUNCTIONS ON THE SEAT WORK.
Recalls Nissan Nv2500
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the Nissan Nv2500.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Nissan Nv2500 2017
- Report Received Date: 2018-08-21
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
- Consequence: If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.