TransmissionHigh
Clutch wear from stop start delivery use
- Typically appears
- 80,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check bite point and hill starts
2009 Nissan NV200 problems
A 2009 Nissan NV200 is now 17 years old, so an average example has covered around 229,500 miles. This is the first model year of the generation · early-build cars carry the highest share of teething faults and the most recall activity, so check the service history for completed recall work. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2009 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2009 Nissan NV200 is 17 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 229,500 miles. At that mileage 3 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2009 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~230k miles an average 2009 car has covered.
EngineMedium
Injector and glow plug faults on the 1.5 diesel
- Typically appears
- 100,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Cold start and check for rough running
SuspensionLow
Rear leaf spring sag
- Typically appears
- 90,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check for uneven rear ride height
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
BodyMedium
Sliding door and sill corrosion
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Operate doors and probe the sills
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Check this exact carNissan NV200 · frequently asked questions
Is it a good city van?
Yes, but check the clutch on every example.
Common trade issue?
Doors. City vans batter the sliding door runners.
Electric version?
The e-NV200 needs a battery health readout instead.