2018 Nissan NV Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2018 Nissan NV has a complaint index of 78, ranking 3rd worst out of 10 model years, with a verdict of Avoid. Electrical System complaints top the list, with 1 recall covering back-up camera software and 11 total complaints filed.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 78/100
- #3 of 10 NV years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 11
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2018 Nissan NV problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other6 (55%)
- Electrical System2 (18%)
- Engine1 (9%)
- Fuel System1 (9%)
- Structure & Body1 (9%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Fuel line reportedly disconnected at the engine junction, similar to a factory recall issue seen on a related Nissan model.
- Sliding door gets stuck and sometimes cannot be opened from either the inside or outside.
- Engine reportedly developed a knock along with power issues, referenced to a Nissan technical bulletin.
- ECM/PCM communication faults reported, with scan tools showing lost-communication codes between the engine control module and transmission control system.
- One owner researching a used unit found the odometer showing 65,666 miles while a vehicle history report listed 208,000 miles.
2018 Nissan NV recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V654000Sep 12, 2019Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,228,830 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
2018 compared with other NV years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Nissan NV reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2018 NV a complaint index of 78, the 3rd worst among 10 model years covered, and it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other NV years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2018 Nissan NV?
- Electrical System complaints are the largest category, accounting for 18% of reported issues, including ECM/PCM communication faults.
- Does the 2018 Nissan NV have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 NV, covering a back-up camera software update; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2018 NV compare to other NV years?
- The 2018 NV's complaint index of 78 is higher than 2012 (33), 2013 (44), 2014 (67), and 2015 (22), but lower than 2016 (89) and 2019 (100).
- What year Nissan NV should be avoided?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2016, 2018, and 2019 all carry Avoid verdicts, while 2015 is rated Best with a complaint index of 22.