2013 Nissan NV Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2013 Nissan NV ranks 6th out of 10 model years with a complaint index of 44 and a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 9 complaints, 3 recalls, 1 crash, and 1 injury for this year, with the top problem area being the electrical system.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 44/100
- #6 of 10 NV years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 9
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2013 Nissan NV problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other4 (44%)
- Electrical System3 (33%)
- Airbags2 (22%)
- Structure & Body2 (22%)
- Fuel System1 (11%)
- Seat Belts1 (11%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Driver's side airbags reportedly only partially deployed during a side-impact crash and leaked chemical residue onto an occupant.
- Owners describe window regulators bending and failing, preventing windows from rolling up.
- Some reported the door latch stopped working from inside, requiring the door to be opened from outside.
- Roof corrosion was found and documented by a dealer technician at low mileage, with the shop simply painting over the affected area.
- Owners describe the fuel tank taking an unusually long time to fill, later tied to a fuel tank warranty extension and replacement of the evap vent valve and canister assembly.
- One owner reported side curtain airbags deploying unexpectedly while the vehicle was parked with a door being shut.
2013 Nissan NV recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Nissan NV reliable?
- Among 2013 NV owners, NHTSA lists 9 complaints and 3 recalls, giving it a complaint index of 44, which is a Good verdict relative to other NV model years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan NV?
- The top problem area is the electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints, followed by airbags and structure & body issues, each at 22%.
- Does the 2013 Nissan NV have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Nissan NV, covering airbag inflators and two separate transmission-related issues involving the shift lever and gear selector.
- How does the 2013 NV compare to other NV model years?
- The 2013 NV ranks 6th worst of 10 model years by complaint index. It rates better than 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2019, which carry Caution or Avoid verdicts, but it trails 2012 and 2015.
- Was anyone hurt in an airbag incident with the 2013 Nissan NV?
- NHTSA data for this year shows 1 crash and 1 injury tied to complaints, including one report where the driver's side airbag only partially deployed and leaked chemical onto the driver's wrist.