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2013 Nissan Nv

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

1 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports

Unknown Or Other complaints

4 reports
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Mileage unknown · Sep 2, 2022
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

2 MAJOR COMPLAINTS: 1.) When driving with a/c on in Florida water leaking on both sides of center console, drips constantly, took to mechanic several times. They blew the lines for the drainage and it still leaks. 2.) The driver door lock is sticking and making a brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr sound stuck when opening door from remote and…

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2 MAJOR COMPLAINTS: 1.) When driving with a/c on in Florida water leaking on both sides of center console, drips constantly, took to mechanic several times. They blew the lines for the drainage and it still leaks. 2.) The driver door lock is sticking and making a brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr sound stuck when opening door from remote and from the inside of the driver door.

NHTSA ODI #11482626

Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 2019
Unknown Or Other

I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 2013 AND LIVE ARIZONA. SUMMERS ARE EXTREMELY HOT. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FOR OUR FAMILY. AT THE TIME WE HAD 7 CHILDREN. WE NOW HAVE 10, SO EVERY SEAT IN OUR VAN IS TAKEN. WE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE AIR FLOW AND AIR CONDITIONING SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VAN BACK IN 2013 AND WERE TOLD THAT THIS IS …

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I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 2013 AND LIVE ARIZONA. SUMMERS ARE EXTREMELY HOT. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FOR OUR FAMILY. AT THE TIME WE HAD 7 CHILDREN. WE NOW HAVE 10, SO EVERY SEAT IN OUR VAN IS TAKEN. WE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE AIR FLOW AND AIR CONDITIONING SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VAN BACK IN 2013 AND WERE TOLD THAT THIS IS HOW PASSENGER VANS ARE. WE WERE TOLD SINCE IT WAS SUCH A LARGE AMOUNT OF SPACE TO COOL AND ARE VAN IS BLACK IT WAS JUST THE NATURE OF THIS TYPE OF VAN. HOWEVER, AS MORE PEOPLE ARE PURCHASING THIS VAN FOR THEIR FAMILIES WE HAVE READ MORE POSTS ABOUT THE SAME TYPE OF ISSUE AND REFUSE TO CONTINUE TO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS JUST HOW ALL PASSENGER VANS ARE.. THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THE DESIGN OF THE AIR SYSTEM. MY CHILDREN ARE SWEATING, TURNING RED AND COMPLAIN OF THE HEAT IN THE BACK 2 ROWS. THE ONLY AREA THAT FEELS THE AIR CONDITIONER IS THE FRONT SEAT AND THE 2ND ROW BECAUSE THEY FEEL THE COLD FROM THE FRONT VENTS. I HAVE YOUNG KIDS SITTING IN THE BACK 2 ROWS IN CAR SEATS. I CANNOT VISUALLY SEE HOW HOT THEY ARE GETTING WHILE I'M DRIVING UNTIL WE GET TO OUR DESTINATION AND SEE THEY HAVE BEEN SWEATING PROFUSELY. WE COOL THE CAR OFF FAR AT LEAST 10 MINS BEFORE LOADING THE KIDS AND TRY TO PARK UNDER THE SHADE BUT THE VAN STILL DOES NOT COOL OFF PROPERLY IN THE BACK. I HAVE PURCHASED MINI FANS TO SO THE KIDS CAN TRY AND COOL THEMSELVES OFF WITH THEM BUT IT IS NOT ENOUGH! SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BEFORE A CHILD SUFFERS FROM HEAT STROKE! NISSAN NEEDS TO TAKE ACTION BEFORE A CHILD IS HURT. THE DESIGN OF THEIR AIR SYSTEM IS NOT ADEQUATE. THEY NEED TO REALIZE THAT THERE ARE FAMILIES THAT REQUIRE THE USE OF A PASSENGER VAN, WHO LIVE IN EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS. THEY CANNOT WAIT UNTIL A CHILD DIES FROM HEAT IN THEIR VEHICLE BEFORE THEY TAKE ANY ACTION TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI #11258791

15,000 miles · Jul 18, 2018
Seat BeltsUnknown Or Other

WE PURCHASED THIS VAN BRAND NEW. FROM THE BEGINNING WE HAVE HAD AIR CONDITIONING ISSUES IN THE REAR OF THE VAN. THE BLOWER MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. THE CONDENSER ONCE. THE AIR FLOW IS AT A WHISPER SO IN THE SUMMER WITH HIGH TEMPS THE BACK OF THE VAN IS HOT. OUR CHILDREN ARE NOT SAFE TO RIDE BACK THERE. WE HAVE COMPLAINED…

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WE PURCHASED THIS VAN BRAND NEW. FROM THE BEGINNING WE HAVE HAD AIR CONDITIONING ISSUES IN THE REAR OF THE VAN. THE BLOWER MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. THE CONDENSER ONCE. THE AIR FLOW IS AT A WHISPER SO IN THE SUMMER WITH HIGH TEMPS THE BACK OF THE VAN IS HOT. OUR CHILDREN ARE NOT SAFE TO RIDE BACK THERE. WE HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND NISSAN AS WELL WITH NOT EXPLANATION OR FIX. I ALSO HAVE AN ISSUE WITH A COUPLE SEATS SEAT BELTS THAT DO NOT WORK. THEY HAVE GOTTEN STUCK INSIDE ITS HOUSING UNIT.

NHTSA ODI #11112231

36,000 miles · Jul 13, 2017
Electrical SystemSeatsUnknown Or Other

THE WINDOW REGULATOR BENT INTO ITSELF AND CAUSE THE WINDOW TO NOT BE ABLE TO GO UP. MECHANIC SAID THAT THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN, AND IT SEEMED THE PART WAS FAULTY. THE DOOR LATCH ALSO STOPPED WORKING, YOU COULD OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE ONCE, THEN THE LATCH STOPPED WORKING AND THE DOOR WOULD HAVE TO BE OPENED FROM THE …

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THE WINDOW REGULATOR BENT INTO ITSELF AND CAUSE THE WINDOW TO NOT BE ABLE TO GO UP. MECHANIC SAID THAT THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN, AND IT SEEMED THE PART WAS FAULTY. THE DOOR LATCH ALSO STOPPED WORKING, YOU COULD OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE ONCE, THEN THE LATCH STOPPED WORKING AND THE DOOR WOULD HAVE TO BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE. TWO WEEKS AFTER THAT HAPPENED THE DRIVERS POWER SEAT WILL NO LONGER MOVE FORWARDS AND BACK, BUT OTHER FUNCTIONS ON THE SEAT WORK.

NHTSA ODI #11005090

Official recalls

3

20V188000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

Mar 30, 2020

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

13V095000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift

Mar 15, 2013

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 NV vehicles manufactured from December 20, 2010, through January 4, 2013 and are equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers. The transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip may have been installed incorrectly. As a result, normal road vibration may cause the gear position indicator to not match the gear shift lever position.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: As a consequence of the incorrect display, although the gear indicator may display that the vehicle is in Park, the vehicle may not be properly secured allowing the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of the transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

13V094000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift

Mar 14, 2013

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan trucks manufactured from January 22, 2013, through February 20, 2013; and model year 2013 NV vehicles manufactured from December 17, 2012, through February 20, 2013 and equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers. Chemicals used in the manufacturing of the shift lever assembly may result in the malfunction of the brake shift interlock allowing the transmission shift lever to be shifted out of Park without depressing the brake pedal.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the vehicle is unintentionally shifted out of park, it could roll away and lead to personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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