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2018 Nissan NV3500

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2018 Nissan NV3500 has 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (100% of all complaints), specifically: we are a foster and adoptive family and needed more space for our foster children. we purchased a new nissan nv 3500 sl on march 31,2018. we asked the dealer about installing the dvd players and if it voided the nissan warranty. after being told the warranty is still very much valid if they install.

1 injury

5

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

5 complaints
100%
  • WE ARE A FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILY AND NEEDED MORE SPACE FOR OUR FOSTER CHILDREN. WE PURCHASED A NEW NISSAN NV 3500 SL ON MARCH 31,2018. WE ASKED THE DEALER ABOUT INSTALLING THE DVD PLAYERS AND IF IT VOIDED THE NISSAN WARRANTY. AFTER BEING TOLD THE WARRANTY IS STILL VERY MUCH VALID IF THEY INSTALL
  • OUR NISSAN NV PASSENGER VAN HOLDS 12 PASSENGERS, BUT ROWS 2, 3, AND 4 ARE NOT ADEQUATELY COOLED BY THE LOUSY AC DUCTWORK FOR THE BACK OF THE VAN. AS THIS VAN DOESN'T HAVE REAR WINDOWS THAT CAN BE OPENED, THE VAN CAN GET DANGEROUSLY HOT IN THE SUMMER WITHOUT VENTILATION.
  • WE PURCHASED OUR VEHICLE NEW IN FEBRUARY 2019. THE MOMENT IT BEGAN TO GET WARM I NOTICED THERE WAS HARDLY ANY AIR COMING OUT OF THE 2 LAST ROWS. AS IT HAS GOTTEN HOTTER THERE IS NO AIR COMING OUT OF THE AC IN THE BACK ROWS. 2 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS HAVE SAID NOTHING IS WRONG THAT IT'S WORKING AS IT S
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

WE ARE A FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILY AND NEEDED MORE SPACE FOR OUR FOSTER CHILDREN. WE PURCHASED A NEW NISSAN NV 3500 SL ON MARCH 31,2018. WE ASKED THE DEALER ABOUT INSTALLING THE DVD PLAYERS AND IF IT VOIDED THE NISSAN WARRANTY. AFTER BEING TOLD THE WARRANTY IS STILL VERY MUCH VALID IF THEY INSTALL

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)
$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • OTHER: WE ARE A FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILY AND NEEDED MORE SPACE FOR OUR FOSTER CHILDREN. WE PURCHASED A NEW NISSAN NV 3500 SL ON MARCH 31,2018. WE ASKED THE DEALER ABOUT INSTALLING THE DVD PLAYERS AND IF IT VOIDED THE NISSAN WARRANTY. AFTER BEING TOLD THE WARRANTY IS STILL VERY MUCH VALID IF THEY INSTALL

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

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

Nissan NV3500 — Year Comparison

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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
1
Segment avg
80

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