2016 Nissan NV Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2016 Nissan NV ranks 2nd-worst of 10 model years with a complaint index of 89 and is rated Avoid. NHTSA lists 17 complaints and 1 recall, with brakes the top problem area at 24% of complaints and a median failure mileage of 40,016 miles.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 89/100
- #2 of 10 NV years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 17
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
Top 2016 Nissan NV problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other7 (41%)
- Brakes4 (24%)
- Electrical System2 (12%)
- Engine2 (12%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (12%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (12%)
- Airbags1 (6%)
- Seat Belts1 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report that hard braking or panic stops send the pedal to the floor, requiring repeated pumping to regain stopping power.
- Some drivers describe the brake system failing along with the speedometer, odometer, and warning lights all malfunctioning at once.
- Owners report the driver-side mirror creates a glare that makes it hard to distinguish dashboard reflections from oncoming lights at night.
- Several owners describe the engine losing power, stalling, or failing to accelerate past 20 mph, often tied to catalytic converter failure.
- One owner reported a side curtain airbag deploying on its own while the vehicle was parked and the door was closed.
- A rear window was reported to have shattered inward while the van sat parked in a driveway.
2016 Nissan NV recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.
2016 compared with other NV years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Nissan NV reliable?
- Compared with other NV model years, 2016 ranks poorly. It has a complaint index of 89, the second-highest among the 10 model years with data, and carries an Avoid verdict.
- What problems does the 2016 Nissan NV have?
- NHTSA complaints point to brakes as the top problem area, making up 24% of reported issues, with a median failure mileage of 40,016 miles. Owners also reported engine, electrical, and visibility problems.
- Does the 2016 Nissan NV have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall for the 2016 NV covering a front driver air bag inflator that may not perform as designed, requiring dealer replacement.
- What year Nissan NV should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2016 and 2019 both carry Avoid verdicts, with 2019 having the highest complaint index (100) among all NV model years. The 2015 NV is rated Best with a complaint index of 22.
- How many complaints does the 2016 Nissan NV have?
- NHTSA lists 17 complaints for the 2016 Nissan NV, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.