2020 Nissan NV Cargo Review
Price Estimate: $16,789 - $19,766
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Pros
- Strong V6 and V8 engine options deliver serious capability
- Excellent seats are comfortable for the long haul
- Model and options structure is easy to understand
Cons
- Fewer body styles than some competitors
- Lacks a more fuel-efficient engine option, such as a diesel
- Dated interior tech and limited options
What's new
- No changes for the 2020 NV Cargo
- Part of the first NV generation introduced for 2012
Overview
The Nissan NV Cargo made its debut back in 2012 and has received relatively few updates since. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's basically a big box on wheels supported by a pair of strong engines and body-on-frame construction borrowed from the last-gen Nissan Titan pickup that helps it achieve some hefty towing numbers.
For sale near Ashburn, VA
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- 56,700 miles
- 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
- 2 Seats
- Academy Ford Sales (33 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
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CARFAX One-Owner. Glacier White 2020 Nissan NV3500 HD Cargo S RWD 7-Speed Automatic 5.6L V8 DOHC 32V **Bluetooth **, **GOOD BRAKES**, **GOOD TIRES**,...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1N6AF0KY1LN803555
Stock: 260111A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-03-2026- $23,612fair price$798 below market
- 42,967 miles
- 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use only
- 2 Seats
- Academy Ford Sales (33 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Parking sensors
- USB Inputs
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CARFAX One-Owner. Glacier White 2020 Nissan NV2500 HD SV Standard Roof RWD 5-Speed Automatic 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V **Bluetooth **, **GOOD BRAKES**, **GOOD...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1N6BF0KY7LN809039
Stock: 260082A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-03-2026
That said, the NV is fairly dated, especially compared to newer competitors such as the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and the Ford Transit, both of which offer all-wheel drive and fuel-efficient diesel engines. Both of those vans are also available with more modern features and a wider array of body configurations to better fit the needs of cargo van shoppers. But if you simply need a robust and basic cargo van, the NV is worth checking out.
2020 Nissan NV Cargo trim level differences
The 2020 Nissan NV Cargo is a full-size van that is available in three models (NV1500, NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD) with increasing levels of hauling and towing capabilities. Within these models are three trim levels: S, SV and SL. Compare the 2020 Nissan NV Cargo trim levels in-depth.
Which NV Cargo trim does Edmunds recommend?
The needs of cargo van buyers vary wildly, so it's difficult to recommend a specific variant. The standard S trim is pretty spartan, so we suggest stepping up to the 2500 SV. It offers a good number of features such as cruise control and parking sensors, and it's available with either the V6 or V8 engine.

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Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
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NV Cargo 1500 S
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$253/mo
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Reliability
The 2020 Nissan NV Cargo has a 5 years / 100,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Recalls
There are no recalls for the 2020 Nissan NV CargoWarranty
5 years / 100,000 miles Basic Warranty- Basic Warranty
- 5 years / 100,000 miles
- Drivetrain Warranty
- 5 years / 100,000 miles
- Rust Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited miles
- Roadside assistance Warranty
- 3 years / 36,000 miles
Nissan NV Cargo Reviews
Owner Reviews
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4(27%)
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Great work van
4 out of 5 starsMike 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.
I wished I purchased one sooner!
5 out of 5 starsReacherman16, 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
Most reliable cargo van on the market
5 out of 5 starsDavid, 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.
High, hot hauler
5 out of 5 starsPickles, 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 2020 Nissan NV Cargo, so we've included reviews for other years of the NV Cargo since its last redesign.
2020 NV Cargo Highlights
1500 S
| Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $30,140 |
|---|---|
| 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 and is useful because the NV has no standard rear windows.
- Rear Sonar
- Starts beeping if you're getting close to an object while reversing. The beeping gets more frequent as you get closer.
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