[Topher03]

Im starting up a new business and I'm looking at the new NV200. I have a few Ford Transits used in the area but Ive heard bad things about them. Is there any known problems with these vans yet? My dealer is offering a life time unlimited time/unlimited miles warranty on the drive train.

 

[Phil]

I would read the fine print. Here's one example. Fleet and commercial vehicles are not covered!

Phil

 

[Topher03]

Well they know what Im using the van for and they keep saying it will be covered.

 

[Aristo]

Well they know what Im using the van for and they keep saying it will be covered.

Phil is right...read the fine print on that specific warranty. Don't take the dealer's word unless it's in writing.

 

[Mudflap]

Mmm known faults let me think. I have a few things to add here, not really faults just annoyances that I gathered in various places before I ordered mine.

• people moan about the location and shape of the electric window switch (it attacks some peoples knee while driving!) it hasn't bothered me.
• when driving on a gusty/windy day the van is pushed around a bit, I have experienced this I assume its due to the lightness and the gap between wheel and wheel arch.
• lower front bumper has no protection grill for radiator, I fell for this one and has a 10mm stone puncture my rad. *not warranty, due to accident damage*
• 58 mpg is not realistic (real world seems much lower) but that's the general consensus of all new cars and vans.

Overall its a sweet little van with generous capacity, my friends call it the tardis due to what it can hold!

My trade friends who all drive VW transporters (£20-25k plus) love the NV and are shocked to find out how cheap they are.

Just my 2 pence worth.

 

[Mudflap]

Just thought of another, my business is on the road and the Bluetooth was next to useless. If my customers cannot hear me while I am driving leads to many problems.

After 2 new microphones and a new head unit at Nissan main dealer Nissan UK agreed to pay towards a new parrot kit.

 

[Phil]

My minor annoyances:
- faulty brake light switch (this leads to ABS and anti slip disabling, both warning light come on). Dealer replaced it, but I adjusted it myself afterwards (5 minute job).
- windshield washer freezing (I know, I know, it's -20C here in the winter, but still). Here's the faulty part:

All in all, pretty happy with it. I do close to 1000kms/week, so I'll post any reliability issues if they come up.

Phil

 

[gsmsimmax3]

Just thought of another, my business is on the road and the Bluetooth was next to useless. If my customers cannot hear me while I am driving leads to many problems.

After 2 new microphones and a new head unit at Nissan main dealer Nissan UK agreed to pay towards a new parrot kit.

@Mudflap:

Is the Parrot bluetooth kit any good/improvement ?
What model did you install ?

Thanks.

 

[Mudflap]

@Mudflap:

Is the Parrot bluetooth kit any good/improvement ?
What model did you install ?

Thanks.

Hi GSM, I replaced the head unit to a Pioneer head unit with parrot handsfree module built in and its brilliant.

See my ice post for details.

http://nv200forum.com/5-nissan-nv200-general-discussion/289-ice-upgrades.html

 

[Topher03]

I was trying to find a 2013 model close without factory navi. I wanna run the new Pioneer appradio 3.0. But for the price with navi Ill just take it out.

 

[TZZZZT]

Most of the vans are available without the Navi unit. Even if you find one with it, that unit will fit all sorts of Nissan vehicles. eBay or Craigslist will help you cash out!

 

[Topher03]

Nice sounds like a good plan. Only thing I dont like about the NV200 is that I cant tow with it. I may go look at the 2014 long wheel base transit tomorrow.

 

[TZZZZT]

That's the problem with the NV200. It really is a great 2nd vehicle. My Sprinter van serves towing detail when needed. Had the NV200 been my only van, I would have looked elsewhere for towing capability.

 

[Topher03]

Yea thats the only thing holding me back. Im a small appliance repair company and from time to time Ill need to go get stuff from Lowes to install for people.

 

[Topher03]

**** just read that Ford doesnt offer the 1.6L ecoboost engine on the long wheel base models.

 

[Phil]

Airbag recall. Seen this happen a few times on my NV200.

Phil

 

[Phil]

More details on the airbag recall:

Road Safety Recalls Database


Transport Canada Recall # 2014093

Recall Date 2014/03/25 Notification Type Safety Mfr System Airbag Manufacturer Recall Number
Units Affected

60,022 Category Car, Light Truck & Van, SUV Recall Details On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant classification system software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult. If this occurs, the passenger airbag would be deactivated without the illumination of the airbag warning lamp. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the occupant classification system. MakeModelModel Year(s) Affected INFINITI JX35 2013 INFINITI Q50 2014 INFINITI QX60 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA 2013 2014 NISSAN LEAF 2013 2014 NISSAN NV200 2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER 2013 2014 NISSAN SENTRA 2013 2014

Date Modified: 2013-07-11


Phil

 

[Topher03]

Wonder if mine falls under that?

 

[Ray ray]

Anyone know how to access the rear of the nav unit to install rear speaker leads? Thanks

 

[Mudflap]

Hi Ray ray, take a look at my guide.


http://nv200forum.com/25-how-guides-tutorials/27-how-stereo-removal.html


Its a UK version but I have heard they are pretty much the same.....