2012 Nissan NV
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2012
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2021 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
2 of 3 total reports mention: power train.
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Vehicle after a period would not move! I purchased a Nissan Versa brand new and took excellent care of it. Yet, this car has CVT technology which means when a-n-y part of the transmission breaks, you have to replace the entire transmission!!!
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-10-09
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Nissan NV. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 13V095000 (Power train) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-16
Air bags
1 of 3 total reports mentions: air bags.
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Air bag sensor will not allow airbags to deploy Nissan claims this is not part of the recall for nhsta: 20V-188 air bag light is always on and disables the air bags. -98820-1PD9B o spo…
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-01-26
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2011-08-22Air bags11V408000 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Nissan altima vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2011, through June 21, 2011 and model year 2012 Nissan NV vehicles manufactured from June 23, 2011…
Remedy: Nissan will replace the air bag control unit free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2011. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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2012-01-30Engine and engine cooling11V592000 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 Infiniti fx, model year 2012 Infiniti m, model year 2011-2012 Nissan frontier, model year 2011-2012 Nissan xterra, model year 2011-2012 Nissan pathfinder…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on January 30, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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2013-04-15Power train13V095000 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 NV vehicles manufactured from December 20, 2010, through January 4, 2013 and are equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers.…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of the transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact…
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2020-05-07Air bags20V188000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Buy-smart checklist
2012 Nissan NV — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 11V408000 · Air bags
- Recall 11V592000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 13V095000 · Power train
- Recall 20V188000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2012 Nissan NV reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan NV?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan NV have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.