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2016 Nissan NV

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 NV.

Body TRUCKTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2016 Nissan NV is a truck-bodied vehicle paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission, returning EPA fuel economy ratings of 24 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 25 mpg combined. Owner-reported reliability for the model year has logged 19 complaints overall, with the air bag system emerging as the dominant concern area, while three recalls have been issued against the vehicle during its service life. Sitting within the NV's broader reliability arc, the 2016 model year represents a middle-ground data point for researchers, where the modest total complaint count and narrow concentration of issues around the restraint system point to a generally steady ownership profile tempered by specific safety-related considerations worth flagging.

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Quick specs

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

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 27F W/TOW PKG. · 710 W/TOW PKG. CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. 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 27F W/TOW PKG. · 710 W/TOW PKG. CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeLT245/75R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter152089E01A
Engine air filter165467S000
Spark plug22401ZE01B
Battery24410ZZ50B
Front wiper blades288901PA0A discontinued
Serpentine belt11720EA20A
Thermostat13050ZA000 alt 2120031U1B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length240.6 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height83.9 in
Wheelbase146.1 in
Curb weight5807 lb
Track (front / rear)68.9 / 68.9 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 NV of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.5–8.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.50 sec — 2017 3500 HD SL V8 Cargo Van (HR)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20173500 HD SL V8 Cargo Van (HR) 5.6L V87.50 sec15.90 sec317 hpRWD
20122500 HD SV V8 Cargo Van (HR) 5.6L V88.40 sec16.60 sec317 hpRWD
20122500 HD SV V8 Cargo Van (LR) 5.6L V88.40 sec16.40 sec317 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine Synthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-73-6-5-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.5-7.0
Automatic Transmission FluidNissan CVT fluid NS-3
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.0
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity5.5 qt
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts65 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 1st
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts44.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-73-6-5-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque18 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing15 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance5 degrees
Ignition Timing15 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number27F W/TOW PKG.
Standard BCI Cranking Performance710 W/TOW PKG. cca
Optional BCI Group Number24F W/OUT TOW PKG.
Optional BCI Cranking Performance650 W/OUT TOW PKG. cca
Standard BCI Group Number27F W/TOW PKG.

Service checks

RPM51 @ idle rpm
Engine Compressionpsi 142 - 185 max variation 14 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 192-220 / max variation 14 psi
Intake Valve Lash0.012-0.016 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.012-0.017 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque45
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque111
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.437; Rear: 1.181
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0004
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0016; Rear: .0028
Maximum Drum DiameterParking brake 8.960

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 9-121.4 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 11 ft. lbs., Step 4: 9022 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1029 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 Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Headlamp (inspect alignment)
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.

Owner complaints about the 2016 Nissan NV dominate in one area — the air bags, 6 of 19 reports (32%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the air bags are also the target of recall 16V-244 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the air bags pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
139
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
19
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 19 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags6
Unknown Or Other5
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Wheels,Service Brakes1
Vehicle Speed Control,Engine1
Electrical System,Service Brakes1
Steering,Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Seat Belts1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V244000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant ClassificationReported 26/04/2016

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50… Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control…

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 139 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…
NTB19-071D2024-09-19Air BagsDTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last…
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…

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

Does the 2016 NV have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the NV get?

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