2017 Nissan NV200

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2017 Nissan NV200 has 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is fuel system problems (30% of all complaints), specifically: gasoline was discovered dripping from the underside of the mini cargo van while both parked and in motion. further visual inspection revealed that the hose between the fuel door on the passenger side of the vehicle and the gasoline tank was leaking..

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

FUEL SYSTEM

3 complaints

30%

• GASOLINE WAS DISCOVERED DRIPPING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE MINI CARGO VAN WHILE BOTH PARKED AND IN MOTION. FURTHER VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE HOSE BETWEEN THE FUEL DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE GASOLINE TANK WAS LEAKING.
• Vehicle keeps running out of gas, but the dash states there is a certain amount of gas before empty. Vehicle cutting off on express way is not safe. Recently found out that Nissan has a service bulletin about this issue.
• Open recall called to fix fuel pump assembly due to fuel pump fuse blowing and engine shutting off, which my vehicle did, however I was charged by the dealership to replace fuel pump. Called nissan directly and still didn't get reimbursed 0

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

“GASOLINE WAS DISCOVERED DRIPPING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE MINI CARGO VAN WHILE BOTH PARKED AND IN MOTION. FURTHER VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE HOSE BETWEEN THE FUEL DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE GASOLINE TANK WAS LEAKING.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

3 complaints

30%

• We have a fleet of eighteen NV200s. The one that was listed was just repaired on 11/20/23. It had issues with the occupant air bag system. The issues with the air bag system are happening in other NV200s that we own. I believe there is a defect in these vans that could lead to them not operate as de
• The contact owns a 2017 Nissan NV200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light was illuminated, and a message was displayed indicating that the passenger's side air bag was off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the occu
• The passenger side airbag deployed when I shut the door. My son was sitting in the seat. This incident could have been very harmful to my son. We had just had the airbag sensor repaired after waiting 6 months for it to arrive on back order. It was also replaced in 2021 under warranty, and in 2017 u

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

“We have a fleet of eighteen NV200s. The one that was listed was just repaired on 11/20/23. It had issues with the occupant air bag system. The issues with the air bag system are happening in other NV200s that we own. I believe there is a defect in these vans that could lead to them not operate as de”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints

20%

• I understand there is a safety recall on other Nissan NV200's with regard to the ignition system. Where my van is not specifically listed in the recall, I have issues with the ignition switch turning and have to juggle it to get it into the start position. It does not instill confidence that I may n
• Open recall called to fix fuel pump assembly due to fuel pump fuse blowing and engine shutting off, which my vehicle did, however I was charged by the dealership to replace fuel pump. Called nissan directly and still didn't get reimbursed 0

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

“I understand there is a safety recall on other Nissan NV200's with regard to the ignition system. Where my van is not specifically listed in the recall, I have issues with the ignition switch turning and have to juggle it to get it into the start position. It does not instill confidence that I may n”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints

10%

• I understand there is a safety recall on other Nissan NV200's with regard to the ignition system. Where my van is not specifically listed in the recall, I have issues with the ignition switch turning and have to juggle it to get it into the start position. It does not instill confidence that I may n

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

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

1 complaints

10%

• Open recall called to fix fuel pump assembly due to fuel pump fuse blowing and engine shutting off, which my vehicle did, however I was charged by the dealership to replace fuel pump. Called nissan directly and still didn't get reimbursed 0

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

“Open recall called to fix fuel pump assembly due to fuel pump fuse blowing and engine shutting off, which my vehicle did, however I was charged by the dealership to replace fuel pump. Called nissan directly and still didn't get reimbursed 0”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~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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FUEL SYSTEM: GASOLINE WAS DISCOVERED DRIPPING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE MINI CARGO VAN WHILE BOTH PARKED AND IN MOTION. FURTHER VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE HOSE BETWEEN THE FUEL DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE GASOLINE TANK WAS LEAKING.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: We have a fleet of eighteen NV200s. The one that was listed was just repaired on 11/20/23. It had issues with the occupant air bag system. The issues with the air bag system are happening in other NV200s that we own. I believe there is a defect in these vans that could lead to them not operate as de
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: I understand there is a safety recall on other Nissan NV200's with regard to the ignition system. Where my van is not specifically listed in the recall, I have issues with the ignition switch turning and have to juggle it to get it into the start position. It does not instill confidence that I may n
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: I understand there is a safety recall on other Nissan NV200's with regard to the ignition system. Where my van is not specifically listed in the recall, I have issues with the ignition switch turning and have to juggle it to get it into the start position. It does not instill confidence that I may n
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)