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2017 · Nissan

Nissan NV problems

1 critical safety recall on file — the kind NHTSA opens when crashes, fires, or injuries are documented. 5 owner complaints alongside. Read those first.

2017 Nissan NV
Photo: DY5W-sport / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 · representative photo of the Nissan NV
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Limited NHTSA data — only 5 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 1 active recall on file.

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Should you avoid this 2017 NV?
Not enough data for a verdict

Only 5 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first.

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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 · at 45,000 mi · 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 · at 125,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11585928.0
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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

critical NHTSA 20V188000 March 30, 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?

Limited NHTSA data. Only 5 owner complaints have been filed for the 2017 Nissan NV, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.

Should you avoid the 2017 Nissan NV?

Only 5 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2017 Nissan NV without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.

What should I check before buying a used 2017 Nissan NV?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2017 Nissan NV to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.

Is the 2017 Nissan NV a good used car to buy?

Hard to say from federal data alone — only 5 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.

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?

Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 5 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 11 hours ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Nissan/NV. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Nissan. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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