2016 Nissan NV200 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Nissan NV200.

20152017
Complaints
9
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2016 Nissan NV200 Problems

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

#16 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:10,100 mi
Crash-related:2
#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Nissan NV200.

Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,100
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2016 Nissan NV200. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2016 Nissan NV200

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,470,248 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.

Other Nissan NV200 Years

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2016 Nissan NV200 — FAQ

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

Is the 2016 Nissan NV200 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2016 Nissan NV200 has 9 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Nissan NV200?
Top reported problems: Airbags (6 complaints, avg 10,100 mi); Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Fuel System (1 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 2016 Nissan NV200?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 10,100 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2016 Nissan NV200?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Nissan NV200 include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 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 2016 Nissan NV200 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,470,248 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 2016 Nissan NV200?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

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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