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2016 Nissan NV Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
12%of 17 total for the year
Median mileage
190,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Nissan NV, 12% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 190,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan NV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle failed to accelerate over 20 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the four catalytic convertors and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11454894, filed 2022-03, 180,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan NV. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of engine power and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to town center Nissan (2310 barrett lakes blvd, kennesaw, ga) where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. However, the dealer diagnosed that the cam sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11118253, filed 2018-08, 200,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019233%
201819%
2016212%
2014110%

Other parts of the 2016 Nissan NV

Other or unknown
7 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Nissan NV

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology