Thinking about buying a used Nissan NV350 (2012) in New Zealand? We've documented 10 known faults for this model spanning engine, brakes, cooling, and suspension. Each researched and verified before it's published. The most serious issues here are rated critical. Two are set out in full below — the rest, with the symptoms, repair costs and checks for each, are free with an account.
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Critical
$500–$1,400
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The YD25 2.5 diesel shares the same head crack failure mode as the Navara D40 YD25 — cracks develop between combustion chambers causing coolant loss into oil.
Symptoms to notice
What to check
Ask the seller
Sliding door roller tracks corrode on commercial examples causing stiff or stuck operation.
Symptoms to notice
What to check
Ask the seller
Symptoms, what to check, where to look and what to ask the seller — for every fault above. Free with an account, no card needed. One account covers one vehicle, so make it the car you’re actually looking at.
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Like any used car, it depends on the specific example and its service history. Across the 10 documented faults for the Nissan NV350, the recurring problem areas are engine, brakes, and cooling. A Nissan NV350 with a full service history and no signs of the issues listed on this page can be a sound buy but each one needs to be checked individually before you commit.
We've catalogued 10 known faults for the Nissan NV350, covering engine, brakes, and cooling. Two are written out in full on this page. The rest — with the symptoms to notice, what to inspect, and typical repair costs for each — are free once you create an account.
Most single repairs on the Nissan NV350 fall between $500–$1,400 at NZ independent-workshop rates. Some of the 10 documented faults cost less and a few cost considerably more, and no one car needs them all. Knowing which ones to look for before you view is what lets you negotiate the price down or walk away.
Yes. A Nissan NV350 inspection focused on its known weak points is the single best way to avoid an expensive mistake. KickTyres gives you a guided, model-specific inspection plus a market valuation and negotiation figure for $17.90 far less than the cost of missing one of the faults on this page.