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Light NHTSA footprint — 26 owner complaints and 2 active recall campaigns. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
The 2015 Nissan NV200 has 26 NHTSA owner complaints and 2 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is airbags at 11 complaints, typically surfacing around 36,356 miles (~$1,100 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 NV200 | 24 | 5 |
| 2014 NV200 | 27 | 2 |
| 2015 NV200 (this page) | 26 | 2 |
| 2016 NV200 | 25 | 2 |
| 2017 NV200 | 7 | 1 |
| 2018 NV200 | 14 | 2 |
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: airbags is flagged severe on this model , showing up around 36,356 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: 8.0/10 model. The priciest documented failure is airbags (~$1,100) — 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Nissan nv200. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v244000 (air bags) however the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not…
While driving in traffic on a dry, straight road at about 35mph, traffic started to slow for a red light. The brake pedal went to the floor with no resistance and had no effect on vehicle speed. Frantically pumping the brake pedal gradually increased brake pedal resistance.…
At 23000 miles both back tires were found to be bad, both tires have a single flat spot with one worn thru to the cord. Both flat spots were on the inside side of the tire making it hard to notice without jacking up the vehicle. Either the vehicle or the tires are defective.…
Airbag light has come on and has been blinking ever since. Vehicle has 41,334 miles.
Drag to your current mileage. Numbers are derived from this vehicle's complaint history.
A blown fuel pump fuse can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
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 8.0 out of 10 based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 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 2015 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 8.0/10 — 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 airbags first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 11 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 36,356 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 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 8.0 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 26 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is airbags. Typical failure occurs around 36,356 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 airbags, with 11 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 36,356 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 36,356 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 26 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, 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.