2013 Nissan NV200 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2013 Nissan NV200 has 24 complaints with NHTSA after 14 years, or 3 per year. That is more complaints per year than most NV200 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Control module, Occupant classification, and Electrical system, software.

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Tires (6 of 24), then Air bags (4) and Wheels (4). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2014

The 2014 NV200 has 27 complaints, 4 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Nissan NV200. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (5)

Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, fuel pump, control module 2025-10-09 · NHTSA campaign 25V676000

Summary 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.

Remedy Dealers will inspect and reroute the FTT sensor harness or replace the fuel pump assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA56. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov October 10, 2025.

Recall air bags, sensor, occupant classification 2016-04-26 · NHTSA campaign 16V244000

Summary 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.

Remedy Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

Recall electrical system, software 2014-03-25 · NHTSA campaign 14V138000

Summary 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.

Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall steering, column 2013-11-29 · NHTSA campaign 13V603000

Summary 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.

Remedy Nissan has notified the owners and inspected and corrected the steering column assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall Electrical system 2013-10-17 · NHTSA campaign 13V521000

Summary 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.

Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the wiring harness and apply a protective covering to it, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

Complaints by component (24 total)

Tires

Air bags

Wheels

Electrical system

Steering

Structure

Engine

Fuel and propulsion system

Fuel system, gasoline

Seat belts

Seats

Suspension

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"The contact owns a 2013 Nissan NV200. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.…"
Air bags · filed 2025-08-20
"2 MAJOR COMPLAINTS: 1.) When driving with a/c on in Florida water leaking on both sides of center console, drips constantly, took to mechanic several times. They blew the lines for the drainage and it still leaks. 2.)…"
Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2022-09-02
"My wife stoped on the side of the road to talk with my son who was sitting in the front passenger seat. When my wife shut the door behind him all of the side curtain airbags deployed on the passenger side of the van.…"
Air bags · filed 2022-01-27
"I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 2013 AND LIVE ARIZONA. SUMMERS ARE EXTREMELY HOT. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FOR OUR FAMILY. AT THE TIME WE HAD 7 CHILDREN. WE NOW HAVE 10, SO EVERY SEAT IN OUR VAN IS TAKEN. WE HAVE…"
Unknown or other · filed 2019-09-29
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 NISSAN NV2500. WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS T-BONED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED; HOWEVER, THE DRIVER'S…"
Air bags · filed 2019-05-03

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2013 Nissan NV200 VAN FWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
NV200 Cargo Van	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Front-wheel drive	24	25	24 MPG	$2700

Specs and fitment

First generation (M20), 2013–2024

Body styles Cargo van

Oil 5W-30 SN (Genuine Nissan Motor Oil or equivalent; confirm label for your year) , 4.875 qt capacity

Tire size 185/60R15

Known issues for this generation

Recall 25V-676 covers certain 2013-2021 NV200 Van vehicles (and related NV200 Taxi and Chevrolet City Express models): the Fuel Tank Temperature sensor harness may have been incorrectly routed, damaging wires and causing a short in the fuel pump. The campaign lists 173,301 vehicles across those models; dealers inspect and reroute the harness or replace the fuel-pump assembly. Earlier campaigns include 13V-521 (2013 wiring harness routing) and 13V-603 (2013 steering column assembly).

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Nissan NV200 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2013 Nissan NV200?

The complaints owners file most often name Tires (6 of 24), then Air bags (4) and Wheels (4). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2013 Nissan NV200 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 NV200 has 27 complaints, 4 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014.

Has the 2013 Nissan NV200 been recalled?

The 2013 Nissan NV200 has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Nissan NV200?

Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 2013 Nissan NV200 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2013 Nissan NV200 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Nissan NV200 is 24 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

Does this enrichment list NV200 engine oil yet?

M20 NV200 (2013–2024) lists 5W-30 SN with about 4-7/8 qt (4.6 L) with filter in Nissan owner manuals — confirm the cap label for your year.

What does recall 25V-676 cover on the NV200?

Certain 2013-2021 NV200 Van vehicles (and related NV200 Taxi and Chevrolet City Express models): the Fuel Tank Temperature sensor harness may have been incorrectly routed, damaging wires and causing a short in the fuel pump. The campaign lists 173,301 vehicles.

What years does the M20 NV200 cover?

2013-2024 on this site.