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2017 Nissan NV200 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan NV200 over 10 years — 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most NV200 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Control module.

2013 Nissan NV200
Photo by JoachimKohler-HB, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Complaints

7

Per year

0

Recalls

1

Years on the road

10

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (3 of 7), then Fuel and propulsion system (3) and Electrical system (2).

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 NV200 has 25 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2018 has 14 complaints, 2 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.

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 2017 Nissan NV200. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

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.

Complaints by component (7 total)

Air bags
3
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Electrical system
2
Engine
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

1201822023120242202512026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Open recall called to fix fuel pump assembly due to fuel pump fuse blowing and engine shutting off, which my vehicle did, however I was charged by the dealership to replace fuel pump. Called nissan directly and still…"
    Electrical system, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-05-15
  • "I understand there is a safety recall on other Nissan NV200's with regard to the ignition system. Where my van is not specifically listed in the recall, I have issues with the ignition switch turning and have to juggle…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2025-08-01
  • "The passenger side airbag deployed when I shut the door. My son was sitting in the seat. This incident could have been very harmful to my son. We had just had the airbag sensor repaired after waiting 6 months for it to…"
    Air bags · filed 2025-02-15
  • "The contact owns a 2017 Nissan NV200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light was illuminated, and a message was displayed indicating that the passenger's side air bag…"
    Air bags · filed 2024-07-30
  • "We have a fleet of eighteen NV200s. The one that was listed was just repaired on 11/20/23. It had issues with the occupant air bag system. The issues with the air bag system are happening in other NV200s that we own. I…"
    Air bags · filed 2023-12-07

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2017 Nissan NV200 Cargo 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 26 25 MPG $2600
NV200 NYC Taxi 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 23 26 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 2017 Nissan NV200 reliable?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan NV200 over 10 years — 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most NV200 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Control module.

What are common problems with a 2017 Nissan NV200?

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (3 of 7), then Fuel and propulsion system (3) and Electrical system (2).

Is the 2017 Nissan NV200 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 NV200 has 25 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2018 has 14 complaints, 2 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 Nissan NV200 been recalled?

The 2017 Nissan NV200 has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Nissan NV200?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2017 Nissan NV200 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Nissan NV200 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Nissan NV200 is 24.5 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.