2013 Nissan NV200 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Nissan NV200.

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Complaints
21
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2013 Nissan NV200 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Tire Defects

Avg mileage:30,344 mi
#24 complaints

Wheel Issues

#33 complaints

Steering Defects

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Nissan NV200.

Tire Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
30,344
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan NV200. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2013 Nissan NV200

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,462,485 vehicles.

25V676000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/drive Module
~173,301 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2021 NV200 Van, 2014-2017, 2019 NV200 Taxi, and 2015-2018 Chevrolet City Express vehicles. The Fuel Tank Temperature (FTT) sensor harness may have been incorrectly routed, damaging wires and causing a short circuit in the fuel pump fuse.

16V244000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
~3,296,947 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.

14V138000Electrical System:software · Air Bags:frontal
~989,701 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.

13V603000Steering:column
~7 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 NV200 vehicles. After the affected vehicles were built, the steering column assembly was disassembled for inspection. The steering columns may not have been reassembled correctly after the inspection.

13V521000Electrical System
~2,529 affected

Nissan North America Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 NV200 vehicles manufactured February 6, 2013, through August 2, 2013. Due to the routing of the wiring harness that connects the fusible link to the battery fuse terminal, the wiring harness may wear through its protective covering, allowing the wires to touch the bracket that holds the fusible link.

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2013 Nissan NV200 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Nissan NV200 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2013 Nissan NV200 has 21 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Tire Defects with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Nissan NV200?
Top reported problems: Tire Defects (7 complaints, avg 30,344 mi); Wheel Issues (4 complaints); Steering Defects (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Nissan NV200?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 30,344 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 Nissan NV200?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Nissan NV200 include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 Nissan NV200 have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,462,485 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2013 Nissan NV200?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan NV200 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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