2017 Nissan NV Cargo Review
2017 Nissan NV Cargo Review
View more photos
View more photos
View more photos
View more photos
View more photos
+430
Used NV Cargo for sale
Appraise This CarSee Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
Edmunds' Expert Review
byMark Takahashi
Correspondent
Mark Takahashi has worked in the automotive industry since 2001. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Mark has also contributed to Motor Trend, Auto Aficionado, Chevy High Performance and several motorcycle magazines in various roles. Mark is also a juror on the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards and can be seen regularly on the Edmunds YouTube channel and sometimes representing the company in media interviews.
Pros
- Strong V6 and V8 engine options deliver serious capability
- Excellent seats that are comfortable for the long haul
- Simple model and options structure
- Tall-roof configuration for maximum cargo capacity
Cons
- No diesel engine option available
- Fewer body styles than some competitors
- Hard plastic in the armrest areas
What’s new
For 2017, the Nissan NV Cargo van adds power locks and hill start assist to the base S trim, and the SV receives more body-colored exterior panels. Also, the Sliding Door Glass package now includes a wire mesh on the side and rear window, along with a rear window defroster and a rearview mirror.
Vehicle overview
Work vans are essentially a big box on wheels designed to deliver maximum utility. The 2017 Nissan NV Cargo takes a slightly different approach than traditional vans and some of its contemporaries by placing the engine under a trucklike hood instead having a blunted nose with the engine intruding inside the cabin. As a result, the seats offer more space and the interior is more like an SUV's. Otherwise, the NV Cargo provides similar capabilities shared with its rivals. If hauling people is needed, the NV Passenger Van is covered in a separate review.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2017 Nissan NV Cargo 1500 S 3dr Van (4.0L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
Not EPA tested for NV Cargo 1500 S
NV Cargo 1500 S
vs
$276/mo
Avg. Midsize Van
The NV Cargo isn't fancy. In the base trim, there's an abundance of bare metal, giving operators the ability to install a variety of rack systems, tool carriers and other essentials for their businesses. With 323 cubic feet of space available in the standard-roof model and 487 cubic feet in the high-roof model, there's a lot to work with.
The NV Cargo is offered with three levels of capability, two roof heights, two engine choices and three trims. In base 1500 form with the V6 engine, the towing rating of the NV tops out at 6,900 pounds, while the 3500 with the V8 can tow up to 9,500 pounds with a payload capacity nearing 4,000 pounds. Overall, the NV Cargo is as good as or better than the class average in these categories.
Edmunds' Expert Rating
Among the current crop of work vans, the 2017 Nissan NV gets high marks for its variety of body styles and capabilities. It meets or exceeds the class average in terms of hauling and towing, easily justifying its place on your shopping list.
Which NV Cargo does Edmunds recommend?
Deciding between Nissan NV Cargo models will depend greatly on your work requirements. If you need to do heavy hauling and towing, the 2500 and 3500 models with the V8 engine are the way to go. As far as trim levels go, the base S is very basic, but customizing and upgrading should be fairly easy. If space allows, we recommend the high-roof option for the added capacity and convenience of being able to stand up inside.
2017 Nissan NV Cargo models
The 2017 Nissan NV Cargo is a full-size van that is available in three models (1500, 2500 and 3500) with increasing levels of hauling and towing capabilities. Within these models are three trim levels (S, SV and SL). The 1500 model comes only with a standard roof and a 4.0-liter V6 engine (261 horsepower, 281 pound-feet of torque) paired with a five-speed automatic transmission that drives the rear wheels. The 2500 model comes standard with this engine and is also eligible for a high roof and a 5.6-liter V8 (375 hp, 387 lb-ft) mated to a seven-speed transmission as options. The 3500 can be had with either roof but comes only with the V8.
Standard feature highlights for the 1500 S trim include 17-inch steel wheels, 50/50-split rear cargo doors, air-conditioning, four-way manually adjustable front seats, cloth and vinyl upholstery, a tilt-only steering wheel, six reinforced D-ring anchors in the cargo area and a two-speaker CD player with an auxiliary audio input. The 2500 model also adds power-adjustable mirrors, two household power outlets, additional cargo lights, and storage bins under the driver seat and in the rear door.
Stepping up to the 1500 SV trim adds power-adjustable mirrors, rear parking sensors, remote keyless entry, cruise control, power windows, a cargo mat, trim panels on the cargo walls, and a four-speaker stereo with redundant steering wheel controls. The 2500 SV also comes with a center console, cupholders and additional 12-volt power outlets. The top SL trim is available starting with the 2500 model and includes heated mirrors, chrome exterior trim, a security system and an eight-way power driver seat.
Opting for the V8 in any of the trim levels adds extendable tow mirrors, two front tow hooks, a pre-wired Class IV receiver hitch and a trailer brake controller. High-roof models add integrated roof rack mounting points and an overhead console.
Some features are available as options on supporting trims. Bundled add-ons include the Back Door Glass package (rear windows with defrosters and a rearview mirror) and the Technology package for SV and SL trims with Bluetooth phone and streaming audio, a 5.8-inch touchscreen, a rearview camera, a hands-free texting assistant, a navigation system with real-time traffic, NissanConnect apps, voice control, a USB-iPhone jack and satellite radio.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2017 Nissan NV Cargo.
5 star(50%)
4 star(33%)
3 star(0%)
2 star(17%)
1 star(0%)
6 reviews
Trending topics in reviews
Most helpful consumer reviews
4 out of 5 stars
Great work van
Mike Cardillo, 12/06/2015
2015 Nissan NV Cargo 2500 SL 3dr Van w/High Roof (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
I own one with a V6 and one with a V8, both have enough power to do the job. The V8 is over kill unless you plan on carrying heavy loads. Milage is low around 13 highway. The V6 gets 18 highway and has plenty of get up and go... So far my 2012 has 40,000 miles and not a single repair.
The van is tall so the wind will push it around some in windy conditions. A very good van to own.
5 out of 5 stars
I wished I purchased one sooner!
Reacherman16, 12/08/2016
2015 Nissan NV Cargo 2500 S 3dr Van w/High Roof (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
I love the head room of my van. I don't have to bend over or crawl to get in my van to reach my tools or parts (6"2). I have owned my 2012 NV 2500 S high-top (It does not have Navigation and Backup camera but it has the rest of the bling) since 2012. I brought it used with 35,636 miles on it. I could not purchase an extended warranty because it would be used commercially. That turn … out in my favor and I saved $1522.00. Outside of normal repairs I replaced 4 interior bulbs and an a/c blower motor. The van has paid for itself and has made me a proud owner. I have gotten 50K plus on my tires and I am only now showing a need for an alignment. The gas mileage is poor due in part that I have shelves, tools and parts that I carry on the van and that it is a v6. The v8 in my application would perform better and perhaps improve my gas mileage some. It is hard to complain of any thing other than slight interior creature discomfort. Must tell story...while on a service call to the lake after a violent storm. I was traveling 60 plus on a 2 way highway and a tree had fallen across the road to make the road look like a dead end. My van never lost control or traction, my van never swerved violently, it never rocked from side to side, I felt no play or shake in my steering wheel and my brakes never locked. I swerved at the last minute to avoid the tree and found a road which (te-ed) into the highway which got me around the tree. I had full control over the van all the times. I have no complaint about the handling of my 2500 Hi-top van. If I were not winning down my career...I would buy a v8
5 out of 5 stars
Most reliable cargo van on the market
David, 01/30/2020
2014 Nissan NV Cargo 2500 S 3dr Van w/High Roof (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
Between the Ram, Transit and Sprinter. The NV is the most reliable van you can buy. You'll be surprised on how long you'll ever need service. These vans were way over built using the Titan XD platform. Problems with the other vans can be hard to service, small brakes, overheating, constant breakdowns, unibody and transmission issues.
The NV is an amazing van, just wish the rear cargo … was a little longer. Thats what makes the van such a problem. The comparable 144 and 148 vans have 10" more. Which is a lot, especially with camper vans.
5 out of 5 stars
High, hot hauler
Pickles, 06/21/2018
2014 Nissan NV Cargo 2500 SV 3dr Van w/High Roof (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
We do home staging. What we move needs to be coddled but carried en masse. I considered a MB Sprinter but as my first big, crude van, it was just far too austere. No power seats, rare to find backup cams, no XM, no cruise, rare side door windows... it just seemed too raw, oddly given the perceived brand prestige. The Ram Promaster just didn't instill confidence. When we got our 2014 … NV2500 HD High Roof, the Ram was new and clearly problematic, from what the forums said. Equipment could be ordered up and it didn't have to be super plain but I just couldn't feel confident about it. The new big Transit wasn't getting strong reviews about it's transmission durability ... so I read more and more about the Nissan. A FIVE year 100k warranty (even on a used vehicle) was super. The equipment on my higher end model is great- side airbags, nav, power seats, XM, backup camera. It's still crude compared to our BMW and Sienna Limited but it's comfortable and rides well. We drive HWY 1 in Sonoma and Marin counties often and it handles shockingly well. The V8 is powerful if lousy on gas. The only problems we've had were a repeatedly sticking side door and rear door extended opening pieces which need constant lube-ing. And oddly, rust. We bought it from someone who clearly was a rich hippie and used it for his surf van, thus it was at the coast all the time, so there is surface rust on the tow hooks, behind the grille on the radiator but it seems to have halted and the dealer has a rust warranty so... not too worried. I'm not in love with the blind spots from the huge side mirrors but the upside is the side mirrors show a lot behind you... so, yin-yang. Dealer service has been very good and I'd get another in a second.
Update, June 21, 2020. 67,000 miles
Nothing has changed. This thing just goes and goes. It's a superb vehicle. Though it's obviously big, it's still parkable. Maybe it's the rear wheel drive, but getting in and out of parking lot spaces is no harder than in our Sienna or Volvo XC60. The seats are still VERY good for a vehicle of this kind, though the "stain resistant" fabric is only a concept. It seems as if even pure water stains it. I've cleaned it with upholstery cleaner and it helps but in reality, I'm spoiled from years with leather upholstery. Sadly, I read that Nissan won't continue making the NV series after this model. I guess, I'd dabble with a Transit or if I'm drunk-shopping, a Sprinter but man, those reviews are scathing. Nothing but love for my Nissan NV2500 High Roof.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 Nissan NV Cargo, so we've included reviews for other years of the NV Cargo since its last redesign.
2017 NV Cargo Highlights
1500 S
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $27,730 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Seating | 2 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 234.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 5 years / 100,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the NV Cargo models:
- NissanConnect
- Automatically calls for help in the event of a collision. Roadside assistance is also just a button push away.
- Rearview Camera
- Shows you what's behind the NV Cargo before you move. Useful because the NV has no standard rear windows.
- Rear Sonar
- Starts beeping if you're getting close to an object while reversing, and the beeping gets more frequent as you get closer.
Related Used 2017 Nissan NV Cargo info
Vehicle reviews of used models
- Lexus Es 300H 2020 Review
- Audi SQ8 2020 Review
- Hyundai Santa Fe 2021 Review
- BMW X4 M 2021 Review
- Volvo XC60 2021 Review
Shop similar models
Shop used vehicles in your area
- Used Hyundai Accent 2019
- Used Hyundai Accent 2018
- Used Hyundai Accent 2013
- Used Hyundai Accent 2015
- Used Hyundai Accent 2011
- Used Hyundai Accent 2017
- Used Hyundai Accent 2014
- Used Hyundai Accent 2012
- Used Hyundai Accent 2010
- Used Hyundai Accent 2016
Popular new car reviews and ratings
- 2024 Ram 1500 Classic
- 2025 Audi Q8 News
- 2024 BMW Z3
- 2023 XC40
- 2024 BMW X1
- INFINITI QX80 2024
- Land Rover Discovery Sport 2023
- 2024 Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II News
- 2023 Kona
- 2023 2 Series
Research other models of Hyundai
- 2025 Santa Fe Sport
- 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N
- 2023 Hyundai Tucson
- Kona Electric Range
- 2024 Hyundai Elantra N
- 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
- 2024 Hyundai Tucson
- Santa Cruz Truck
- 2023 Hyundai Kona
- 2023 Hyundai Palisade
Research similar vehicles
Other models
- Used Volkswagen Rabbit in Berlin, MD
- New Kia Carnival-Hybrid for Sale in Gretna, LA
- Used Mercedes-Benz Clk-Class in Coventry, RI
- Used Jaguar Xj-Series in North Hills, CA
- Used BMW 7-Series in West Des Moines, IA
- Used BMW Z3 in Cary, NC
- Used Cadillac Eldorado in Oakland, CA
- Used Volvo V90-Cross-Country in Twinsburg, OH
- Used Volvo C30 in Dunedin, FL
- Used Infiniti QX56 in Selden, NY