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2018 Nissan NV200

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 NV200.

Body TRUCKTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2018 Nissan NV200 is a compact pickup built on Nissan’s versatile Truck platform, powered by an efficient 5‑speed automatic transmission with variable gear ratios that delivers 24‑26‑25 mpg in EPA ratings. It requires 4.8 qt of 5W‑30 API oil, a modest maintenance specification that supports its long‑haul reliability. In the broader 2013‑2019 complaint window the NV200 saw its lowest owner complaints in 2017 with only seven, while 2015 peaked at 23, and the 2018 model itself recorded just eight complaints—mostly centered on air‑bag issues—indicating a relatively stable reliability profile for that year.

Model year202120182014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy24/26/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 650 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 650 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTURNOEM · verified
Tire sizeP185/60R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim5.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter16546ED000
Spark plug22401JD01B alt 22401JD08B
Battery24410ET00B
Front wiper blades288909SE0A alt 288909SE0B
Serpentine belt11720ET00A
Thermostat210493RC1A alt 21049ET01A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length186.2 in
Overall width68.1 in
Overall height73.6 in
Wheelbase115.4 in
Curb weight3261 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 59.8 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 26 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the NV200 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

10.1–12.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 10.10 sec — 2013 SV
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014SV 2.0L I-410.40 sec17.80 sec131 hpFWD
2014TAXI 2.0L I-412.60 sec19.30 sec131 hpFWD
2013SV 2.0L I-410.10 sec17.60 sec131 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan CVT fluid NS-3
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.1
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity8.0
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.8 qt
Power Steering FluidNissan PSF II

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)31.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)14.75 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts80 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts80.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub105.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.03 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance650 cca
Standard BCI Group Number21R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance470 cca

Service checks

RPM51.0
Engine Compression184

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque122
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish1.024
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0006
Maximum Rotor Runout.0014 Rotor attached to vehicle.
Maximum Drum Diameter9.06

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4.3 ft. lbs., Step 3: 7.01.4 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 3 stages
117.0 inch lbs.17 in
252.0 inch lbs.52 in
384.0 inch lbs.84 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 1420 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
120.0 ft. lbs.20 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
314.0 ft. lbs.; Sep 4: 60.014 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6022 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
1All Bolts20 ft. lbs
220
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
125 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6025 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
125.0 ft. lbs.25 ft. lbs
260.0
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.02.5 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2018 model year represents the stabilization phase of the NV200’s generation, following a significant decline in federal complaints from the 19-23 range observed between 2013-2016 down to just 8 complaints—a minor increase from 2017’s low of 7, yet still consistent with the reduced volume seen in 2019 (7 complaints). While recalls remained steady at two units for the third consecutive year (down sharply from the generation’s peak of eight in 2013), and investigations held at one (versus zero for the final 2019 model year), the 2018 volume of technical service bulletins rose slightly to 91 from 2017’s 85, though still well below the mid-generation peak of 175 seen in 2015. The 2018 complaint profile shows minimal safety exposure with zero fire reports, one crash-related complaint, and only two air bag grievances among its eight total filings, indicating mature manufacturing despite the minor fluctuation from the previous year. Given its position near the generation’s end with low recall activity, dramatically reduced complaint volume compared to early production years, and minimal severe safety reports, 2018 represents a favorable vintage for used purchase consideration.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
91
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
8
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 8 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Air Bags2
Electrical System1
Engine1
Structure1
Unknown Or Other1
Visibility/Wiper1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V654000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 12/09/2019

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be…

25V676000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Control/Drive ModuleReported 09/10/2025

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2021 NV200 Van, 2014-2017, 2019 NV200 Taxi, and 2015-2018 Chevrolet City Express vehicles. The Fuel Tank Temperature (FTT) sensor harness may have been… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reroute the FTT sensor harness or replace the fuel pump assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 91 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB12-103I2024-06-06Power TrainCVT/TCM CALIBRATION DATA “WRITE” PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT…
NTB13-107G2024-05-20Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB13-027D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2018 NV200 take?

4.8 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2018 NV200 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the NV200 get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 26 highway / 25 combined mpg.