2016 Nissan NV200
Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2016
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
6 of 8 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
I was hit while driving by another vehicle going 65 miles per hour. He hit me on the passenger side. Upon impact, all the airbags exploded shattering in thousands of pieces hitting me like shrapnels in my eyes, face, hands, neck, lungs.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-10
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Nissan NV200. While driving approximately 50 MPH and attempting to avoid running over a coyote, the contact crashed into a large rock on the side of the road. The air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-11-17
The red dash airbag light began flashing continuously approximately 4 months ago. I took it to a neighborhood automobile repair shop where the problem was diagnosed. They explained that only a Nissan dealership could make the repair.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-16
Steering
1 of 8 total reports mentions: steering.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 8 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
1. On September 9, 2021, my 2016 NV 200 suddenly and unexpectedly broke down in Gila Bend AZ on a trip from the Bay Area to Austin to visit my grandchild.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-11-10
Also filed under Electrical system
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 8 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.
Electrical system
1 of 8 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2016-06-10Air bags16V244000 Nissan North America, Inc.
Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2025-12-29Fuel system, gasoline25V676000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2021 NV200 Van, 2014-2017, 2019 NV200 Taxi, and 2015-2018 Chevrolet City Express vehicles.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Nissan NV200 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V244000 · Air bags
- Recall 25V676000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2016 Nissan NV200 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 2016 Nissan NV200?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan NV200 have?
- 2 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.