2013 Nissan NV: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 9 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2020
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.) The driver door lock is sticking and making a brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr sound stuck when opening door from remote and from the inside of the driver door.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Sep 2022
“Fuel tank was taking 20 minutes to fill. We received a full tank warranty extenson notice but it took the dealer 3 trips to finally to get the right part and replace and after 2 hours they informed me that I needed to replace evap vent valve and canister assembly with filter for $620.00 I have never had this problem with any other vehicle . The dealer said it is a common problem with these vehicles. Then why hasn't this been recalled? I refused to have them do this as I don't trust since they couldn't even get the right part in and never even apologized for the inconvenience and down time.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2017
“The window regulator bent into itself and cause the window to not be able to go up. Mechanic said that this should not happen, and it seemed the part was faulty. The door latch also stopped working, you could open the drivers door from the inside once, then the latch stopped working and the door would have to be opened from the outside. Two weeks after that happened the drivers power seat will no longer move forwards and back, but other functions on the seat work.”Owner report · Seats · Jun 2017
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“We purchased this van brand new. From the beginning we have had air conditioning issues in the rear of the van. The blower motor has been replaced 3 times. The condenser once. The air flow is at a whisper so in the summer with high temps the back of the van is hot. Our children are not safe to ride back there. We have complained to the dealership and nissan as well with not explanation or fix. I also have an issue with a couple seats seat belts that do not work. They have gotten stuck inside its housing unit.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jul 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan nv. The contact stated the roof was corroding. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician verified the failure and decided to paint over the corrosion. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,700 and the current mileage was 12,317. Updated 06/17/14 ma”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2013
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
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.
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan trucks manufactured from January 22, 2013, through February 20, 2013; and model year 2013 NV vehicles manufactured from December 17, 2012, through February 20, 2013 and equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers. Chemicals used in the manufacturing of the shift lever assembly may result in the malfunction of the brake shift interlock allowing the transmission shift lever to be shifted out of Park without depressing the brake pedal.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
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. The transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip may have been installed incorrectly. As a result, normal road vibration may cause the gear position indicator to not match the gear shift lever position.
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 Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2013 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2013 Nissan NV reliable?
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2013 Nissan NV. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 2013 Nissan NV have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.