YearToAvoid

2014 Nissan NV Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

89/100

#2 most-complained of 10 NV years

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

The 2014 Nissan NV has a complaint index of 89, the second-worst among the 10 model years with data, earning an Avoid verdict. NHTSA lists 10 complaints, 2 recalls, 1 crash, and 1 injury tied to this year.

Complaints
10
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2014 Nissan NV problems

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

  1. Other4 (40%)
  2. Engine2 (20%)
  3. Structure & Body2 (20%)
  4. Airbags1 (10%)
  5. Brakes1 (10%)
  6. Steering1 (10%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain1 (10%)

What owners report

  • Airbags failed to deploy in a highway-speed rear-end crash despite hard impact that bent the frame.
  • Engine stalled without warning at 55 mph, requiring replacement of the motor, wiring harness, muffler, and catalytic converters.
  • Cruise control disengaged on its own while towing, with RPM dropping sharply and a gasoline smell noticeable in the cabin.
  • Door handles became inoperable in cold, wet weather, requiring forceful banging to open or close the door.
  • A vehicle rolled away downhill while parked with the ignition off and key removed, striking and pinning a pedestrian.
  • Power steering fluid leaked and produced noise during turns shortly after purchase.
2014 Nissan NV complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2015Aug 2015Feb 2018Oct 2019Jan 2021
12 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2015 to Jan 2021; peak Feb 2018 (3).

2014 Nissan NV recalls

2 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 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

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—
2013Caution5693—
2014Avoid89102—
2015Best2261—
2016Caution67171—

All Nissan NV years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Nissan NV a bad year?
Yes, relative to other NV model years. It has a complaint index of 89, ranking as the second-worst of the 10 years with data, and NHTSA lists it as an Avoid year.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan NV?
NHTSA complaints point to the Engine and Structure & Body as the top problem areas, each making up 20% of complaints, followed by Airbags, Brakes, Steering, and Transmission & Powertrain at 10% each.
Does the 2014 Nissan NV have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 NV: one for airbag inflators that may not work properly, and one for seat belt retractor bolts on vans built between March 14 and May 15, 2014.
What year Nissan NV should I avoid?
Based on complaint index, the 2019 NV is worst at 100, followed by the 2014 NV at 89 and the 2018 NV at 78. The 2015 NV, with an index of 22, is rated Best.
At what mileage do 2014 Nissan NV problems tend to occur?
The median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 34,450 miles, though engine complaints show a lower median of 17,500 miles.

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.