Is the Nissan Nv3500 reliable?

The Nissan Nv3500 has 52 NHTSA complaints, or 101.0 per 1,000 vehicles. Its crash involvement rate is moderate. The most common issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Source: VinItel

What Nissan Nv3500 years should I avoid?

Avoid the 2017 model year of the Nissan Nv3500 — it has significantly more NHTSA complaints than other years. The 2017 model year alone has 29 complaints. Source: VinItel (vinitel.com)

What is the best year for the Nissan Nv3500?

Among Nissan Nv3500 model years with enough on-road history, the most reliable years are 2013 (2 complaints), 2014 (2 complaints), 2020 (2 complaints). Source: NHTSA complaints database via VinItel.

What are common Nissan Nv3500 problems?

The most common Nissan Nv3500 problems reported to NHTSA are: UNKNOWN OR OTHER (19 complaints, 0.0% crash rate); ENGINE (12 complaints, 0.0% crash rate); VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (5 complaints, 0.0% crash rate); POWER TRAIN (4 complaints, 0.0% crash rate); SERVICE BRAKES (4 complaints, 0.0% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Should I buy a used Nissan Nv3500?

Used Nissan Nv3500 buyers should: 1) Check our years-to-avoid list for this model. 2) Verify the specific VIN for accident history, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. The most reliable model years to look for: 2013, 2014, 2020. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Nissan Nv3500 Reliability

52 NHTSA complaints (2012–2020). Complaint rate: 101.0 per 1,000 vehicles.

Severity Score

168.9

Complaints

Crash Rate

0.0%

Fire Rate

5.8%

Injuries

Fatalities

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Which Years to Buy & Avoid

Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.

Bottom line: Avoid the 2017 Nissan Nv3500. The 2020 models had significantly fewer reported issues. Most common issue across all years: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Avoid These Years

2017

~29/yr complaints

Average

2015–2016

~4/yr complaints

2018–2019

~5/yr complaints

Better Years

2020

~2/yr complaints

2013–2014

~2/yr complaints

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Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA complaint count per model year

Nissan Nv3500 — Complaints by Model YearPeak: 2017 (29)

Common Nissan Nv3500 Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

Component	Complaints	Crash %
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	19	0.0%
ENGINE	12	0.0%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	5	0.0%
POWER TRAIN	4	0.0%
SERVICE BRAKES	4	0.0%
AIR BAGS	2	0.0%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2	0.0%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

Year	Generation	Complaints	Fires	Details
2013GOOD	—	2	—	View →
2014GOOD	—	2	—	View →
2015	—	3	—	View →
2016	—	4	—	View →
2017AVOID	—	29	—	View →
2018	—	5	—	View →
2019	—	4	3	View →
2020GOOD	—	2	—	View →

Year-by-Year Breakdown

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See also: Nissan Nv3500accident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.

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