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Reliability Guide

Common Problems with the
2017 Nissan NV200

We've identified 1 known issue that can affect the 2017 Nissan NV200. None are considered critical, but they're worth knowing about before you buy.

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All Known Issues

Ignition switch and park lock recalls plus a load of commercial wear items

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The rest of the NV200's recall cluster is worth checking in one go: R/2018/234 covers vans built between 30 March and 29 May 2017 where a surface defect on the internal ignition switch spring could stall the engine while driving and even affect airbag operation, and R/2020/294 covers 2,547 vans built between July and September 2019 where a poor weld on the park lock actuator plate inside the reducer could let the park lock fail. Alongside that, the RAC's ownership survey flags stuck sliding doors, evaporative emissions faults on 2013-2017 vans letting fumes into the cabin, and a starter, alternator and battery trio that gives up on delivery work.

Est. Repair Cost: £0 under recall; £150–£500 for an ignition switch, starter, alternator or park lock actuator work
Warning Signs:

Engine cutting out and the key or button refusing to restart it immediately, Airbag or drivetrain warning lamps appearing after the engine dies, Park lever that does not positively lock, or a clunk when the van is parked on a slope, Smell of exhaust fumes inside the cab on 2013-2017 vans, or a sliding door that sticks half open

What to Inspect:
  • Check the whole recall list for the registration on GOV.UK before viewing, including the March-May 2017 and July-September 2019 build windows
  • Cycle the ignition and run the engine until hot, then restart it warm to test the switch and starter
  • On a ramp, check the park lock holds with the wheel chocked and listen for a clunk from the reducer
  • Smell the cab for fumes after a long idling session, and work every sliding door open and shut several times
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Buying Tips for 2017 Nissan NV200

  • Check the plate on the GOV.UK recall service and get the paperwork for R/2012/103 and R/2015/007 (steering wheel boss), R/2010/061 (brake pedal clevis pin), R/2016/081 (tailgate gas struts) and R/2018/234 (ignition switch).
  • Buy the 1.5 dCi with the five-speed manual, which Parkers praised for low-down torque and refinement, and treat any automatic or CVT car as the one to test hardest.
  • Expect the payload to be the limitation: Parkers rated the NV200 worst in class for payload, so check the plated weight on the VIN sticker against what you actually carry.
  • Test the rear doors fully open with the load area empty and again loaded; the gas strut corrosion recall means a tailgate that drops is a known danger, not just an annoyance.
  • Inspect the sliding door tracks, locks and the load bay tie-down rings - the RAC's own buying checklist calls out damaged locks, tired rear suspension and bent or broken tie-downs as the recurring commercial wear items.
  • Service records matter for the 1.5 dCi: check the fuel filter, injector and clutch history, because the parts most likely to fail are the same ones that make a van uneconomic to keep.
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