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2009–2021 Nissan NV200 · common fault repair costs

What the known faults on this Nissan NV200 typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.

Cost at a glance

Most expensive fault
£250–£1,800
Top three risks, from
£1,200
Worst case, everything
£10,150

The single priciest documented job on the 2009–2021 Nissan NV200 is body & corrosion repair at £250–£1,800. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,470–£10,150 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.

Cost per fault

BodyMedium

Sliding door and sill corrosion

Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800

Inspect · Operate doors and probe the sills

BodyMedium

Rear barn doors fail to open from the outside or refuse to latch shut properly due to dirt ingress and corrosion in the lower catch mechanism.

Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800

Inspect · Open and firmly close both rear barn doors multiple times. Test the exterior handle for resistance and ensure the dashboard 'door open' warning light extinguishes completely.

TransmissionHigh

Clutch wear from stop start delivery use

Clutch & dual-mass flywheel£700–£1,600

Inspect · Check bite point and hill starts

EngineMedium

Injector and glow plug faults on the 1.5 diesel

Injector set replacement & coding£500–£1,600

Inspect · Cold start and check for rough running

SuspensionLow

Rear leaf spring sag

Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100

Inspect · Check for uneven rear ride height

SuspensionMedium

Clunking or knocking noises from the front end over bumps, accompanied by uneven inner front tyre wear caused by worn lower suspension arm rear bushes.

Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100

Inspect · Apply the handbrake, put the van in first gear, and gently rock the vehicle back and forth on the bite point. Watch the front wheels for excessive fore and aft movement.

EngineMedium

Loss of power, whistling noise under acceleration, and engine management light illuminated due to split intercooler boost pipes on the 1.5 dCi.

Routine repair£180–£700

Inspect · Rev the engine with the bonnet open and listen for a distinct hissing or whistling noise from the front left. Check the rubber hoses for visible oil misting or splits.

ElectricalLow

Interior heater fan only operates on the highest speed setting due to a burnt-out blower motor resistor pack.

Interior trim repair£90–£450

Inspect · Turn the ignition on and cycle the interior heater blower dial through speeds 1, 2, 3, and 4. Ensure the fan engages and pushes air on every individual setting.

Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.

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