Nissan Primastar
The Nissan Primastar is a van with a 1,930 cc four-cylinder engine, measuring 5,135 mm in length and accommodating up to 9 seats. It has a top speed of 174 km/h and achieves 183 g/km COâ‚‚ emissions under WLTP conditions for its diesel variant in EU/EEA markets in 2025. New registrations in Norway totalled 14 from 2023 to 2025, peaking at 10 in 2024 before declining to 2 in 2025. One recall campaign has been issued through EU Safety Gate.
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
|---|---|
| Body type | Van |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 109 kW (146 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Diesel 183 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 2,053 kg |
| Displacement | 1,930 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Top speed | 174 km/h |
| Length | 5,137 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,915 mm |
| Height | 1,973 mm |
| Seats | 9 |
| Doors | 5 |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Nissan Primastar registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (3,881 cars), engine power from 13 countries, kerb weight from 14 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations in Norway
Number of Nissan Primastar registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Power by engine variant (Norway)
14 Nissan Primastar cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2023–2025, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.
| Drivetrain | Power | Kerb weight | Years | Registered in Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 110 kW (148 hp) | 2,078 kg | 2023–2025 | 14 |
Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Nissan Primastar cars registered for the first time across 15 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,621 |
| Spain | 661 |
| Italy | 547 |
| France | 440 |
| Greece | 119 |
| Belgium | 115 |
| Sweden | 110 |
| Portugal | 98 |
| Poland | 92 |
| Austria | 66 |
| United Kingdom | 12 |
| Luxembourg | 5 |
| Finland | 4 |
| Norway | 2 |
| Slovenia | 1 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 55% of Nissan Primastars pass their MOT test first time, based on 10,217 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
1 recall campaign recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Nissan Primastar. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- VanEU · Safety Gate (Spain)
There may be cracks in the metallic structure of the steering wheel and as a consequence the structural resistance of the steering wheel may be compromised. The steering wheel could break and become detached from the steering column, resulting in a loss of steering control.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-10-07
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Nissan recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Nissan Primastar?
- The Nissan Primastar has a rated top speed of 174 km/h.
- How much power does the Nissan Primastar have?
- The Nissan Primastar produces 109 kW (146 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Nissan Primastar?
- The Nissan Primastar is 5,137 mm long, 1,915 mm wide and 1,973 mm tall.
- How much does the Nissan Primastar weigh?
- The Nissan Primastar has a kerb weight of about 2,053 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Nissan Primastar?
- A new Nissan Primastar registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 183 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, diesel).
- How many seats does the Nissan Primastar have?
- The Nissan Primastar has 9 seats.