2017 Nissan Nv3500 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 2017 Nissan Nv3500 problems
The 2017 Nissan NV3500 is a commercial van that has been reported to have several common problems, particularly with its power train. One of the most significant issues is related to the transmission, which has been reported to slip out of gear, causing a loss of power and an increase in engine revving. This problem has been particularly prevalent in the 2017 models, which were equipped with a transmission that had more gears than previous models. The issue appears to be related to the heavier weight of the NV3500, which is causing the transmission to slip out of gear sporadically, both at city speeds and on the highway. So far, Nissan has not recognized the issue, and dealer mechanical shops have been unable to provide a solution.
Another power train problem that has been reported in the 2017 Nissan NV3500 is related to the engine becoming extremely noisy, with a revving sound, and acting as if it was in neutral. This issue has been reported to occur after driving the vehicle for a few hundred miles, particularly on the highway. The engine noise is described as sounding like an airplane attempting to take off, and it is accompanied by sluggish shifting with simple acceleration and deceleration. The problem is worse if the air conditioning is on and may sometimes completely stop after the vehicle has been turned off for a while. However, it may also start up immediately when the van is started in the morning. This issue has been reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) web site, and it is described as occurring at a vehicle mileage of 1600.
In addition to these power train problems, the 2017 Nissan NV3500 has also been reported to have issues with its brake master cylinder, with replacement costs ranging from $4,094 to $4,150.
In summary, the 2017 Nissan NV3500 has been reported to have several common problems, particularly with its power train. These issues include transmission slipping out of gear, causing a loss of power and an increase in engine revving, and engine noise that sounds like an airplane attempting to take off. These problems have been reported to occur after driving the vehicle for a few hundred miles, particularly on the highway, and may be related to the heavier weight of the NV3500. The vehicle's annual repair cost is also reported to be higher than normal, with an average annual repair cost of $740, and both the frequency and severity of repairs are higher than normal.
How reliable is the Nissan NV 3500?
The probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 17% for the Nissan NV3500, 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 will a Nissan NV 3500 last?
These engines and transmissions are very low maintenance, very few issues, and last about 300k miles. Biggest issue is fuel consumption, very poor gas mileage for excessive travel.
Why did Nissan stop making NV3500?
The current 2021 model year will be the last year of production for Nissan NV and NV200 Cargo Vans impacting both U.S. and Canada markets. The decision to stop production comes as Nissan shared that sales did not reach market share goals.
What engine is in the NV3500?
NV3500. The NV3500 HD was the heaviest weight class offered, and was only available with the large 5.6-litre V8 engine with either a low or a high roof. Payload capacity is 3,925 lb (1,780 kg), similar to the GMC/Chevrolet cargo van using the same "3500" designation, and informally known as a "one-ton".
2017 Nissan Nv3500 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Nv3500 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2017 Nissan Nv3500 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2017 Nissan Nv3500 complaints
The NHTSA has received 16 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2017 Nissan Nv3500.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-15
- VIN: 5BZAF0AA3HN
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: TH REAR A/C QUIT BLOWING HARD AND MY KIDS GET VERY HOT. THE VAN IS ONLY 2.5 YEARS OLD AND HAS A POOR DESIGN IN DUCT WORK OR SOMETHING THAT CAUSES THIS ISSUE IN THE REAR AIR.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-28
- VIN: 5BZAF0AAXHN
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: MY CAR WOULD REV UP REALLY LOUD AFTER I STARTED IT AND WOULD LAST FOR 1 MINUTE OR 1 MINUTE AND HALF UNTIL I DEPRESS THE ACCELIRATOR . RECENTLY MY CAR WILL KEEP ON REVVING UP IN LOW SPEED AND WHILE IN INTERSTATE, I COULD FEEL THE ENGINE REALLY LOUD WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED AND I WON'T SPEED UP IN LOW SPEED EXCEPT GIVING LOUD SOUND. I FEEL ITS DANGEROUS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WHEN IT DO THAT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-15
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 5BZAF0AA2HN
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP. WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR CONDITIONING AIR FLOW TO THE BACK THREE ROWS OF SEATS IS INSUFFICIENT. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT AIRFLOW, TEMPERATURES WITHIN THE VEHICLE REMAIN AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE (AMBIENT) TEMPERATURE FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME. THIS IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 100 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. WHEN MEASURED FROM THE REAR SEAT, IT TAKES OVER 30 MINUTES FOR THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TO GET BELOW 90 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, WHICH CAN CAUSE DEHYDRATION OR HEAT STROKE IN CHILDREN. IT TAKES ABOUT 40 MINUTES FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TO DROP BELOW 80 DEGREES IN THE REAR SEAT. UPON INSPECTION BY A FACTORY AUTHORIZED TECHNICIAN, IT WAS STATED THAT 'THE VEHICLE IS WORKING AS DESIGNED,' AND NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-10
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TWO TIMES WITHIN 12 MONTHS OUR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME OF AND THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING NOISE LIKE TWO METAL DISCS ARE RUBBING AGAINST EACH OTHER. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN WE JUST RECENTLY FILL UP THE TANK AND THEN HAVE A LARGE TEMPERATURE SWING FROM HOT TO COLD. THE FIRST TIME THE GUY SAID IT IS BAD GAS...I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE WE GOT BAD GAS FROM TWO DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS WITHIN 12 MONTHS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-08
- VIN: 5BZAF0AA8HN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: FIRST NOTICE A LOUD REVVING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE YESTERDAY MAY 8. IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING AND YOU LOSE POWER TO ACCELERATE WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE THE CAR DOES NOT INCREASE IN SPEED. TODAY MAY 9 I HAVE NOTICED WITH THE AIR BEING ON THAT IT TENDS TO REV MORE. IT HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES TODAY. SOUNDS LIKE A JET TAKING OFF. VAN HAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES ON IT. IT IS VERY SCARY WHEN IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING AND YOU LOSE POWER. IT WILL HAPPEN WHILE MOVING, PARKED, SHORTLY AFTER STARTING. THERE'S NO RHYME OR REASON.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-27
- VIN: 5BZAF0AAXHN
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TRANSMISSION ISSUES WHERE FAN SUDDENLY GETS EXTREMELY LOUD AND EXPERIENCE LOSS OF ACCELERATION. SHIFTING UP AND ACCELERATING IS EXTREMELY LABORED. THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERY TIME. IT IS COMPLETELY RANDOM. ONCE IT STARTS, TURNING IT ON AND OFF DOESN'T SEEM TO HELP. SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS IMMEDIATELY WHEN STARTING THE CAR, OTHER TIMES IT WILL SUDDENLY KICK IN WHILE DRIVING WHICH HAS PROVEN TO BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS I SUDDENLY CAN'T GET THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AS QUICKLY AS I SHOULD BE ABLE TO. BOUGHT IT WIL 44 MILES ON IT. PROBLEM STARTED AT 299 MILES. WE TOOK IT IN IMMEDIATELY AND THEY MADE AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE FAN SHROUD WHICH SEEMED TO HELP FOR AWHILE, BUT NOW IT IS DOING IT AGAIN EVERY 2 TO 3 TIMES I DRIVE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-06
- VIN: 5BZAF0AA1HN
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: SPORADICALLY, 3-4 TIMES A WEEK, WHILE DRIVING IT BEGINS TO SOUND LIKE THERE IS A JET ENGINE IN MY VAN AND IT LOSES POWER. THIS HAPPENS WHILE MOVING, AND I CANNOT ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE SPEED DROPS. TURNING OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER CAN CAUSE THE SOUND TO GO AWAY AND POWER TO BE RESTORED. I KNOW OF OTHER NVP'S WHO ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, AT LEAST ONE THAT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE SAME DEALER AS MINE. THE DEALER SAYS THE VEHICLE IS NOT THROWING A CODE SO THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT, EXCEPT WE CANNOT MAINTAIN ANY SPEED OR ACCELERATE AND IT TAKES SEVERAL SECONDS TO REGAIN POWER AFTER TURNING OFF THE AIR. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS IN SOME DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE VAN IS ONLY 3 WEEKS OLD.
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-21
- VIN: 5BZAF0AA5HN
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: WHEN ACCELERATING IN LOW GEARS, THERE IS A LOUD FAN NOISE. LOSS OF POWER, AND A VERY HIGH REVVING ENGINE JUST BEFORE SHIFTING TO NEXT HIGHER GEAR. WHEN FINALLY REACH 40 MPH OR SO, REVVING GOES DOWN BUT VERY LOAD FAN/ENGINE NOISE IS STILL THERE. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. THE LATEST WAS 09/21. THE FIRST WAS ON 08/06 ON THE INTERSTATE IN TENNESSEE. JUST PURCHASED VAN IN MID AUGUST. ONLY 1200 MILES ON IT. TAKING IT TO DEALER TOMORROW BUT THEY DON'T BELIEVE ME THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG. WORRIED THAT IT WILL DAMAGE ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION AND LEAVE ME STRANDED SOMEWHERE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-06
- VIN: 5BZAF0AA1HN
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN NV3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 30 MPH. IN ADDITION; THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY TO ACCELERATE TO 30 MPH, AND WAS MAKING AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DELAND NISSAN AT 2600 S WOODLAND BLVD, DELAND, FL 32720 AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE FAILURE TO PROVIDE A DIAGNOSIS. NO FURTHER DETAILS WERE AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-03
- VIN: 5BZAF0AA2HN
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE, THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD REVVING NOISE AND I LOST POWER & IT WOULDN'T GO. I HAD TO PULL INTO A BUSINESS, TURN IT OFF, AND TURN THE AIR CONDITIONER OFF AND IT WORKED FINE AFTER THAT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-21
- VIN: 5BZAF0AAXHN
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: SINCE I PURCHASED IN APRIL, BRAND NEW, IT HAPPENED FEW TIMES THAT FAN MAKE VERY LOUD NOISE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN IT HAPPENS, IT MAKES THAT NOISE AND WHEN I PUSH ACCELERATOR PEDAL, ITS NOT ENGAGING. DEALER REPLACED FAN (7/21/2017) BUT HAPPENED AGAIN. SO I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER 8/16/2017. DEALER FOUND OUT MAIN ENGINE FAN AND AUXILIARY FAN IS NOT WORKING PROPERTY. THERE IS NO CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TWO. NISSAN OPENED A CASE AND CAR IS STILL SITTING AT THE DEALER UNTIL ENGINEER COMES OUT ON 9/8/17.
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-11
- VIN: 5BZAF0AA5HN
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WE BOUGHT YOUR NV 3500 SL V8 LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AGO. AFTER DRIVING IT A FEW HUNDRED MILES (MOSTLY HIGHWAY) THE ENGINE BECAME EXTREMELY NOISY, WITH A REVVING SOUND, AND IT ACTED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. IT CONTINUED TO SOUND LIKE AN AIRPLANE ATTEMPTING TO TAKE OFF, AND IT WAS SLUGGISH WITH SHIFTING WITH SIMPLE ACCELERATION AND EVEN WITH DECELERATION. THIS LOUD NOISE IS WORSE IF THE AC IS ON. IT WILL SOMETIMES COMPLETELY STOP AFTER HAVING THE CAR OFF FOR A WHILE. BUT SOME DAYS IT IS ROARING IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE VAN IS STARTED IN THE MORNING.
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-05
- VIN: 5BZAF0AA2HN
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT NOTICE OR WARNING THE ENGINE WILL REV AND GET VERY LOUD AND RPM'S WILL MAX OUT. THE CAR WILL LOSE POWER AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE OR SHIFT GEARS FOR A SIGNIFICANT DELAY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-06
- VIN: 5BZAF0AA3HN
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THERE IS A LOUD RUSHING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE IS SLOW TO ACCELERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE NOISE IS SIMILAR TO A LOUD FAN OR A VEHICLE REVVING IN NEUTRAL. IT OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS IN VARIOUS CONDITIONS. IT CAN LAST FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-24
- VIN: 5BZAF0AA4HN
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: WHEN ACCELERATING, THERE IS A LOUD REVVING SOUND AND A NOTICEABLE LOSS OF POWER. THE VAN RUNS AT VERY HIGH RPMS AND ACTS LIKE IT CAN'T SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO HAVING THE AIR CONDITIONER ON AT THIS POINT.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-01
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: MY VAN WILL RANDOMLY SOUND LIKE IT IS NEUTRAL WHEN IT IS IN DRIVE AND IT LOSES ACCELERATION WHEN THIS OCCURS. THE FREQUENCY IT HAS BEEN OCCURRING AND DURATION IS INCREASING. IT WILL NOW LOSE ACCELERATION AND THE RPMS WILL RANDOMLY INCREASE WHILE DRIVING. THE RENTAL VAN THAT WE DROVE DID THE SAME THING. REPORTS FROM OTHER 2017 NV 3500 OWNERS STATE THAT THEIR VANS ARE DOING THE SAME THING. IT DOES NOT SEEM THAT MY VAN IS AN ISOLATED CASE AND I BELIEVE THE LOSS OF ACCELERATION WHEN THE VAN MALFUNCTIONS THAT WAY IS A SAFETY HAZARD, NOT TO MENTION THE POTENTIAL STRESS IT PUTS ON THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION. I HAVE BROUGHT MY VAN INTO THE DEALERSHIP THREE SEPARATE TIME AND CONTACTED NISSAN COMMERICAL VEHICLES. MY VAN IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP AT CREST NISSAN IN FRISCO, TEXAS.
2017 Nissan Nv3500 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2017 Nissan Nv3500.
- 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.
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