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2017 · nissan

nissan NV problems

1 safety recall. 5 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
8.6 / 10

Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2017 NV · steering
On July 4, 2023 I was backing out of a driveway and put my vehicle back into Drive. A piece out of the steering column fell at my feet. I pulled back into the driveway and could not get the vehicle to shift into park to be able to remove the keys from the ignition. We used the…
07/27/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11534808.0
2017 NV · steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN NV. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOWN CENTER NISSAN (2310 BARRETT LAKES BLVD, KENNESAW, GA 30144, (770) 423-9691) WHERE IT WAS…
05/21/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11208934.0
2017 NV · electrical Fire
Passenger seat heater heating element burned through foam cushions of bottom of seat. Contacting bottom steel seat support. Cabin filled with smoke and forced me to pull vehicle over on side of road. Smoke stopped after vehicle was turned off and seat was inspected. Visible burn…
05/16/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11522320.0
2017 NV · brakes
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan NV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH around a curve, the brake pedal was depressed and the front tires seized for several seconds, causing the vehicle to slide on the road. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an…
04/29/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11585928.0

Active recalls showing 1 of 1

critical NHTSA 20V188000 30/03/2020

Nissan North America, Inc

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: 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.

Common questions

Is the 2017 Nissan NV reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Nissan NV is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2017 Nissan NV?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Nissan NV has open recalls?

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.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2017 Nissan NV?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 5 complaints on file, 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 aren't always better value.

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