Total Complaints
2 filings
NISSAN NV3500 · model year
2013 NISSAN NV3500
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2013NISSANNV3500 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall Not Rated/5 rating, with Not Rated/5 front crash, Not Rated/5 side crash, and 2/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2013 NV3500 is seat belts with 1 filings, followed by unknown or other (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 54 investigation files overlapping the 2013 NV3500, and 5 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
NHTSA NCAP overall: Not Rated/5 — Not rated
· Front: Not Rated/5
· Side: Not Rated/5
· Rollover: 2/5
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20180718SEAT BELTS
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.
Mileage: 15,000
20180718UNKNOWN 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 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.
Mileage: 15,000
Compare 2013NISSANNV3500 to Similar Vehicles
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PE24007Preliminary EvaluationClosed
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2013 NISSAN NV3500 have?▼
The 2013 NISSAN NV3500 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2013 NISSAN NV3500?▼
The 2013 NISSAN NV3500 received an overall NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5, front crash rating of Not Rated/5, side crash rating of Not Rated/5, and rollover rating of 2/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 NISSAN NV3500?▼
The most-complained component for the 2013 NISSAN NV3500 is SEAT BELTS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Is the 2013 NISSAN NV3500 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2013 NISSAN NV3500 has an NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.