Nissan NV Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Nissan NV model year (2012–2021) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Nissan NV Years to Avoid
No years with strongly elevated problem scores identified. Check the full year table below.
Best Nissan NV Years to Buy
Not enough data to identify standout safe years.
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Nissan NV — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
All 10 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Nissan NV Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2021Recent NV models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2021 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2017Mid-decade NV units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder NV models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year NV should I avoid?+
Check the table above for a full ranking of every NV model year by problem score.
What is the best year NV to buy?+
Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated NV model years.
Which NV has the fewest problems?+
Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the NV model years with the lowest problem scores.
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