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2013 Nissan NV Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

44/100

#6 most-complained of 10 NV years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2013 Nissan NV has 9 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 44 out of 100 — #6 highest of 10 NV model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury.

Complaints
9
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2013 Nissan NV problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other4 (44%)
  2. Electrical System3 (33%)
  3. Airbags2 (22%)
  4. Structure & Body2 (22%)
  5. Fuel System1 (11%)
  6. Seat Belts1 (11%)
2013 Nissan NV complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2014Sep 2017Apr 2019Sep 2019Sep 2022
13 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Sep 2022; peak Jul 2017 (3).

2013 Nissan NV recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 20V188000Mar 30, 2020Airbags216,678 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    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.

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

    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.

  2. NHTSA 13V095000Mar 15, 2013Transmission & Powertrain18,880 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift

    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.

    Risk: As a consequence of the incorrect display, although the gear indicator may display that the vehicle is in Park, the vehicle may not be properly secured allowing the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

    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.

  3. NHTSA 13V094000Mar 14, 2013Transmission & Powertrain2,180 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift

    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.

    Risk: If the vehicle is unintentionally shifted out of park, it could roll away and lead to personal injury or a vehicle crash.

    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.

2013 compared with other NV years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Good3374—
2013Good4493—
2014Caution67102—
2015Best2261—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Nissan NV a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Nissan NV ranks #6 of 10 among NV model years (Complaint Index 44/100, verdict: Good). It has 9 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan NV?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (3 complaints), airbags (2 complaints), and structure & body (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 41,000 miles.
Does the 2013 Nissan NV have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2013 Nissan NV, most recently reported 2020, covering airbags and transmission & powertrain.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.