2014 Nissan NV Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2014 Nissan NV has a Caution verdict with a complaint index of 67, ranking 4th worst out of 10 model years. NHTSA lists 10 complaints, 2 recalls, and a median failure mileage of 34,450 miles, with Engine and Structure & Body tied as the top problem areas.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 67/100
- #4 of 10 NV years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 10
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2014 Nissan NV problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other4 (40%)
- Engine2 (20%)
- Structure & Body2 (20%)
- Airbags1 (10%)
- Brakes1 (10%)
- Steering1 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (10%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during a front-end collision despite hard braking and impact, at 37,900 miles.
- Interior and exterior door handles froze up in cold, wet weather, requiring force to open the door.
- A vehicle reportedly rolled away while parked with the key removed and doors locked, striking a pedestrian, at 9,132 miles.
- Cruise control disengaged unexpectedly on a highway grade with a trailer attached, causing RPM to drop sharply and a gasoline smell in the cabin.
- Engine stalled without warning at highway speed, later requiring replacement of the motor, wiring harness, muffler, and catalytic converters, at 31,000 miles.
- Power steering fluid leaked and pump noise appeared during turns shortly after purchase, at 800 miles.
2014 Nissan NV recalls
2 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 14V419000Jul 10, 2014Seat Belts594 vehicles
Seat belts:rear/other
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 NV passenger vans manufactured March 14, 2014 to May 15, 2014, equipped with seat belt retractors from Faurecia Automotive Systems. The seat belt retractor bolts on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th row removable seats may not be torqued to proper specification, or may be missing, on the affected vehicles. This can cause the seat belt anchor to not be secured properly.
Risk: If the seat belt retractor bolts are not torqued to specification, or are missing, it may cause the seat belt anchor to not be secured properly. If this occurs, the belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor bolt for the proper torque, and tighten if necessary, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2014 compared with other NV years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Nissan NV reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2014 NV a Caution verdict compared to other NV model years, with a complaint index of 67 and 10 complaints logged. It ranks 4th worst among the 10 model years with data.
- What are the main problems with the 2014 Nissan NV?
- Owners most often reported issues in the Engine and Structure & Body areas, each accounting for 20% of complaints. Other reported problem areas include Airbags, Brakes, Steering, and Transmission & Powertrain.
- Does the 2014 Nissan NV have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 NV: one for a seat belt retractor bolt torque issue and one for a front driver airbag inflator that may not function properly. Neither is classified as a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Nissan NV should I avoid?
- Based on complaint index, the 2016, 2018, and 2019 NV model years carry Avoid verdicts, with complaint indexes of 89, 78, and 100 respectively. The 2014 NV falls between those and the better-rated years like 2015.
- At what mileage do 2014 Nissan NV problems typically occur?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median failure mileage of 34,450 miles for the 2014 NV overall, though individual problem areas vary, with Steering issues appearing as early as 800 miles in one case.