2016 Nissan NV200

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2016 Nissan NV200 has 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (60% of all complaints), specifically: 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 poli.

2 crash reports 2 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

AIR BAGS

6 complaints

60%

• 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 POLI
• 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
• 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

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“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 POLI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

2 complaints

20%

• 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 stee
• See attached document for complaint.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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 stee”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints

10%

• 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 stee

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

1 complaints

10%

• 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 stee

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 10 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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AIR BAGS: 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 POLI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: 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 stee
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: 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 stee
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: 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 stee
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)