2019 Nissan NV Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2019 Nissan NV ranks worst of 10 model years, with a complaint index of 100 and 6 NHTSA complaints including 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury. NHTSA also lists 1 recall for back-up camera software.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 10 NV years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 6
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2019 Nissan NV problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine2 (33%)
- Other2 (33%)
- Airbags1 (17%)
- Electrical System1 (17%)
- Steering1 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (17%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering wheel reportedly locked up at 45-50 mph in slippery conditions, causing the vehicle to become uncontrollable and roll over, deploying the airbags.
- Owners describe electrical issues including erratic blinkers, headlights that would not turn off, and a strange smell from the air vents, traced to a computer module.
- Engine reportedly stuttered and lost power at highway speed after multiple cylinder misfires, with a hole found in the cylinder head.
- Transmission reportedly failed during a long highway trip, leaving the vehicle undrivable and requiring towing.
- Engine reportedly made a ticking noise and lost power on the highway after the upper catalyst crumbled and was sucked into the lower catalyst, causing total failure.
2019 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.
2019 compared with other NV years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Nissan NV reliable?
- Among the 10 NV model years with data, 2019 ranks worst, with a complaint index of 100 and the top problem area being the engine.
- What problems does the 2019 Nissan NV have?
- NHTSA complaints cover the engine, airbags, electrical system, steering, and transmission & powertrain, with the engine accounting for 2 of the 6 complaints.
- Does the 2019 Nissan NV have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 19V654000) covering back-up camera software, which Nissan updates free of charge; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2019 NV compare to other NV years?
- The 2019 NV has a complaint index of 100, higher than 2018 (78), 2016 (67), 2014 (89), and far above 2015, which scored 22 and is rated Best.