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2014 Nissan NV2500

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2014 Nissan NV2500 has 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 9. The most common issue is body/structure problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: the vehicle is equip with factory gps system technology system ( nissan motors informed us they don't make a truck gps system only the standard gps) bring the vehicle onto parkways and roads with low clearance. the vehicle height is 105 inches which is 8 ft 9 inches. driving the vehicle home from.

3 crash reports 3 injuries

9

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 6)

BODY/STRUCTURE

3 complaints
33%
  • THE VEHICLE IS EQUIP WITH FACTORY GPS SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM ( NISSAN MOTORS INFORMED US THEY DON'T MAKE A TRUCK GPS SYSTEM ONLY THE STANDARD GPS) BRING THE VEHICLE ONTO PARKWAYS AND ROADS WITH LOW CLEARANCE. THE VEHICLE HEIGHT IS 105 INCHES WHICH IS 8 FT 9 INCHES. DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOME FROM
  • TODAY IS 25 TO 30 DIGRESS OUTSIDE AND RAINING. THE DOOR HANDLES FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE ARE NON OPERABLE AND HAVE TO BANG DOOR HARD WHILE UNLOCKING INORDER TO ENTER/EXIT VEHICLE. ISSUE SEEMS TO BE WITH LINKAGE FREEZING UP, HOWEVER I'M NOT A MECHANIC AND CAN NOT CONFIRM THAT. *TR
  • 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 FRAM
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

THE VEHICLE IS EQUIP WITH FACTORY GPS SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM ( NISSAN MOTORS INFORMED US THEY DON'T MAKE A TRUCK GPS SYSTEM ONLY THE STANDARD GPS) BRING THE VEHICLE ONTO PARKWAYS AND ROADS WITH LOW CLEARANCE. THE VEHICLE HEIGHT IS 105 INCHES WHICH IS 8 FT 9 INCHES. DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOME FROM

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2014 Nissan NV2500

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$1,478
Full coverage / month
$123
Liability only / year
$611
vs US avg
-12%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age0.92x
= Full coverage estimate$1478

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Nissan NV2500 Service Intervals

Oil change
5K mi / 6 mo
Tire rotation
5K mi
Brake fluid
24 months
Transmission fluid
60K mi
Engine coolant
105K mi
Spark plugs
105K mi
Cabin air filter
15K mi
Engine air filter
30K mi
Differential (AWD/4WD)
60K mi

CVT-equipped models (Altima, Sentra, Rogue, Pathfinder) MUST use Nissan NS-3 CVT fluid, not conventional ATF. Frequent CVT service extends life significantly.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Nissan New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
3 yr / 36K mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
8 yr / 100K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
5 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36K mi

These are the terms for a new Nissan. If you're buying a used 2014 NV2500, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Nissan dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)
$500
STEERING(~50K mi)
$500
TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500
SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)
$500
AIR BAGS(~50K mi)
$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 9 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • BODY/STRUCTURE: THE VEHICLE IS EQUIP WITH FACTORY GPS SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM ( NISSAN MOTORS INFORMED US THEY DON'T MAKE A TRUCK GPS SYSTEM ONLY THE STANDARD GPS) BRING THE VEHICLE ONTO PARKWAYS AND ROADS WITH LOW CLEARANCE. THE VEHICLE HEIGHT IS 105 INCHES WHICH IS 8 FT 9 INCHES. DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOME FROM

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • STEERING: VEHICLE PURCHASED 08/31/2015. WITHIN 1 MONTH OF PURCHASE, ON A BUSINESS TRIP, POWER STEERING STARTED TO MAKE NOISE DURING TURNS. I FOUND THE STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR LOW AND A LEAK UNDER THE VEHICLE. PURCHASED AND TOPPED OFF FLUID, NOTIFIED SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT NISSAN SAN LEANDRO. I WAS TOLD TO KEE

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • TRANSMISSION: THE DRIVERLESS VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY (DOWNHILL, GOING FORWARD) WHILE IN PARK, WITH IGNITION TURNED OFF, KEY REMOVED FROM IGNITION AND THE DOORS LOCKED. AFTER ROLLING 30 FEET DOWN HILL THE RUN AWAY VEHICLE STOPPED AFTER STRIKING AND PINNING A PEDESTRIAN BETWEEN THE FRONT BUMPER AND A PARKED CAR. AFTE

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • SPEED CONTROL: I WAS DRIVING ALASKA HWY WITH TRAVEL TRAILER. TOTAL LOAD OF TRAVEL TRAILER 2,000#. AFTER 2-3 HOURS DRIVING ON CRUSE CONTROL UP THE HILL THE CRUSE CONTROL TURNING OF BY ITSELF. THE RPM IMMEDIATELY DROPS FROM 4500 TO 1800 RPM AND YOU NEED TO USE IMMEDIATELY MANUAL ACCELERATION.ALSO YOU CAN SMELL GASOL

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Nissan NV2500 — Year Comparison

How does 2014 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
3
Injury reports
3
Segment avg
9

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