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Light NHTSA footprint — 21 owner complaints and 2 active recall campaigns. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.
⚠ The one to take seriously: steering is flagged severe on this model , showing up around 34,425 mi. Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Run the VIN from the listing — 2 active recalls on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 8.2/10 model. The priciest documented failure is body (~$1,500) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
See the full pre-purchase inspection checklist →A noise, a warning light, a repair quote, "should I buy this?" — get an answer grounded in this vehicle's actual NHTSA record, not generic advice.
Answers use this vehicle's NHTSA complaint & recall record — owner-reported and unverified, not a diagnosis. Verify anything safety-critical with a mechanic.
After 15000 miles the dealership says I need new tires on the rear of my nv200 van. The axle hubs are leaning in at close to 5 deg. This is chewing up the tires and causing cupping. The tires are vibrating and making noise. Nissan says the axle is n spec". I have pictures…
Tl* the contact owns 2013 Nissan nv200. The contact stated that the rear passenger tire was cupping from premature wear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that an alignment needed to be performed. The vehicle was repaired. However, the problem…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Nissan nv200. While driving approximately 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, there was a sudden loss of power steering, the steering wheel was loosely detached without warning and the vehicle veered to the right. The contact was not able to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Nissan nv200. While driving at any speed, the engine failed without warning and the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump fuse was blown. The fuse was replaced;…
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The incorrect reassembly of the steering column may cause certain steering column components to separate resulting in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the wires and the bracket make contact, a short circuit may result, causing the battery terminal fuse to blow. If the fuse blows while driving, the fuel pump will stop and cause the engine to stop running, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA21002 on NHTSA →
How NHTSA investigations work, and what's open now →
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Nissan NV200 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
On the NHTSA data, the 2013 Nissan NV200 does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.2/10 — above the segment average; 2 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Inspect the tires first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 4 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 16,325 miles. Average repair cost runs about $150 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
It scores 8.2 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 21 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is tires. Typical failure occurs around 16,325 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is tires, with 4 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 16,325 miles. Average repair cost runs about $150 at an independent shop.
The tires is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $150 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 16,325 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 21 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $150, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.