2017 Nissan Nv3500 Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Nissan Nv3500.

20162018
Complaints
29
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2017 Nissan Nv3500 Problems

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

#111 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:4,414 mi
#25 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:5,805 mi
#34 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Nissan Nv3500.

Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
4,414
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,805
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan Nv3500. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2017 Nissan Nv3500

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~153,047 vehicles.

18V551000Electrical System:ignition
~153,047 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.

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2017 Nissan Nv3500 — FAQ

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

Is the 2017 Nissan Nv3500 reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2017 Nissan Nv3500 has 29 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Nissan Nv3500?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (11 complaints, avg 4,414 mi); Unintended Acceleration (5 complaints, avg 5,805 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (4 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 2017 Nissan Nv3500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 4,849 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Nissan Nv3500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Nissan Nv3500 include 0 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 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 2017 Nissan Nv3500 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 153,047 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 2017 Nissan Nv3500?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2017 Nissan Nv3500 shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

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

Wider context: See the full Nissan Nv3500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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