Shark Navigator Swivel Pro Upright Vacuum NV181: Bagless, HEPA Filter, Pet Hair, Hard Floor & Carpet, 25ft Cord, Red
$129.99 sale price when purchased online
$179.99 list price
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- Whole-Home Cleaning Power and Strong Suction
- Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology®
- HEPA Filter That Traps Dust and Debris
- Up to 11 Feet of Total Reach
- A Lightweight Design and Swivel Steering for Easy Maneuverability
- Specialized Tools for Versatile Cleaning
Description
The Shark Navigator® Swivel Pro Complete Upright Vacuum is designed for whole-home cleaning. This vacuum has powerful suction and Anti-Allergen Complete Seal to trap dust and debris around your home.
Dimensions (Overall): 45.66 Inches (H) x 12 Inches (W) x 9.64 Inches (D)
Weight: 13.34 Pounds
Features: Pet Hair Pick-Up, Easy-Empty Dirt Container, Light Weight, Anti Allergen Seal
Capacity (Volume): .85 Quart
Cable/Cord Length: 25 Feet
Model #: NV181
Number of Speeds: 2
Bag Type: Bagless
Cleaning Path Width: 12 Inches
Recommended Surface Application: Hard Floor, Carpet
Filter Type: HEPA
Hose Length: 11 Feet
Power Source: Electric
Battery: No Battery Used
Warranty: 5 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 90571431
UPC: 622356643405
Item Number (DPCI): 329-00-3716
Origin: Imported
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm—www.P65Warnings.ca.gov www.p65warnings.ca.gov
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 29.2 inches length x 13.7 inches width x 12 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 18.21 pounds
This item ships in its manufacturer’s packaging, revealing what’s inside. ·
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.
Q: We purchased the navigator but it is very difficult to manuever on our plush carpet. We have set it to minimum and carpet but I still have difficulty pushing it. Is there something we are doing?
submitted by TLC - 8 months ago
A: My Pro is extremely difficult to use on my new plush carpet. I contacted Shark but as much as I like it, I need to buy another vacuum now bc it does not have a height adjustment don't want to ruin it.
submitted byToughFit - 7 months agoA: Maybe check down a couple questions regarding setting the “airflow”
submitted byChristy - 7 months agoA: Open the air vent on the handle all the way for plush carpet ..it helps reduce suction but still will pick up dirt and hair.
submitted byTarget treasure hunter - 16 days agoA: We're so sorry to hear that you’re having trouble with your Shark. Please reach out to our team by phone at 1-855-427-5127, we'd be happy to look into this for you.
submitted bySharkNinja Product Expert - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: is it good on thick carpet?
submitted by user1234 - 6 months ago
A: The Shark Navigator Upright Vacuum NV181 is engineered to deliver exceptional cleaning performance across a wide range of surfaces, making it an ideal choice for diverse flooring types. Whether you have hardwood floors, tile, or carpets, it is equipped to tackle dirt, dust, and debris effectively.
submitted bySharkNinja Product Expert - 6 months agoBrand expertA: NO! No shark is- even a soft carpet or rug that doesn’t even look long it’ll get stuck, and stop- or suck it into the machine. It’s crazy. Otherwise I love shark but
submitted byAMD1021 - 6 months agoA: Hi! We confirm that our Shark Navigator Swivel Pro is suitable for carpeted floors.
submitted bySharkNinja Product Expert - 6 months agoBrand expert
Q: Is the hose plastic like the other ones ? all the other sharks I’ve had never last they break within 3 months from the hose part attached to the suction
submitted by Eli - 8 months ago
A: Yes, the hose for the unit is made of plastic.
submitted bySharkNinja Product Expert - 8 months agoBrand expertA: Ours broke within 6 months and cannot find a replacement hose for this model
submitted byJo - 6 months ago
Q: Is this a wet dry vacuum?
submitted by Amy - 1 year ago
A: It is only a dry vacuum.
submitted byLD - 1 year agoA: No. It is not meant to handle liquids or wet spills.
submitted bySharkNinja Product Expert - 9 months agoBrand expert
Q: How do you replace the hepa filter at the bottom of the vacuum?
submitted by Help - 1 month ago
A: You can get replacement filters, and other parts and accessories by calling our customer service line at 1-855-427-5127.
submitted bySharkNinja Product Expert - 1 month agoBrand expert
Q: is there an led light on this particular model?
submitted by BB - 2 months ago
A: The floor nozzle of the Shark Navigator Swivel Pro Upright Vacuum NV181 does not include LED lights.
submitted bySharkNinja Product Expert - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: Does it clog easily and are the clogs easy to remove?
submitted by Massmiss - 3 months ago
A: Our products are designed to prevent clogs, but should they become clogged, they can be easily cleaned.
submitted bySharkNinja Product Expert - 3 months agoBrand expert
Q: What’s the ampage? I know that 10-12 is the best.
submitted by Tiff - 3 months ago
A: It has an amperage of 11.8 Amps.
submitted bySharkNinja Product Expert - 3 months agoBrand expert
Q: I just purchased this and my hose has no suction when it’s detached. Whether it is set to min or max, it just doesn’t have any suction. Is there something I need to do or is this faulty?
submitted by Akl823 - 4 months ago
A: We're sorry to learn that you've had difficulties using your Shark Navigator. Please contact us at 1-855-427-5127, so we can provide further assistance.
submitted bySharkNinja Product Expert - 4 months agoBrand expert
Q: Hi I just wanna make sure Can i use it on tiles and marble floors???? My house has a hard floor and my kitchen side has a tiled floor. let me ASAP .. I really need to know. Thank you !!!
submitted by Kira - 4 months ago
A: You can use it on hard floors like tiles and marble floors.
submitted bySharkNinja Product Expert - 4 months agoBrand expert
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Guests are saying
The Shark Navigator Swivel Pro Upright Vacuum impresses with its powerful suction and lightweight design, making it easy to maneuver around furniture and tight spaces. Guests appreciate its ability to pick up pet hair and dirt from both carpets and hard floors, along with its quiet operation. The vacuum includes useful attachments for versatile cleaning and features a large dust cup that is easy to empty. Overall, it is a reliable choice for maintaining a clean home.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.2 out of 5 stars with 356 reviews
70% would recommend
47 recommendations
Great Buy
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Carmen - 10 days ago, Verified purchaser
The suction is amazing!
AMAZING
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Callie - 20 days ago
Bought this shark because I wanted to see how well it would hold up to the Bissell we have and I have been wanting a new vacuum, let me just saw how amazing this shark is, I cannot get over how much cat hair and dirt it picked up and I had just vacuumed with my Bissell the day before. Thank you so much shark I’m so happy with this purchase!
Lasted less than 6 months.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Caitlin - 24 days ago, Verified purchaser
I purchased this vacuum in March of 2025 and as of July 2025 it was stopped working. For reference, I have mostly carpeted floors and two shedding dogs. The motor in the bottom completely stopped working and no longer sucks anything up. It's a complete waste of junk. The handheld was the only nice part because it could reach pretty far. But the floor brush would constantly get clogged, the canister doesn't hold much, and it didn't even last 6 months. Skip the Shark brand
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 23 days ago
Hello Caitlin, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We truly apologize for the experience you've had with your Navigator upright vacuum, and your concerns as it is not picking up the debris as it should and its brush roll is getting constantly clogged are completely understandable. Rest assured that we will certainly share the feedback regarding the dust bin capacity you’ve provided with the relevant teams for consideration on future products. Please reach out to our team by phone at 1-855-427-5127; we’d love to help ensure you’re getting the most from your product. Kind regards, Shark Clean
Missing attachments!!!
1 out of 5 stars
BMann - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
Just opened this and 8 of the 10 attachments are missing. This is the 2nd one. Same issue. Target needs to do some quality control and check these boxes before putting them back on the shelf.
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 1 month ago
Hi dear customer, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the Shark Navigator Swivel Pro Upright Vacuum. We're truly sorry to hear that your product was missing attachments—and even more disappointing to hear this happened with a second unit as well. While we don’t control the packing or restocking process at the retail level, we understand how frustrating this must have been. We recommend reporting this directly to Target’s customer service so they can investigate and ensure proper in-store handling. That said, we’d also like to help. If you still need assistance with the missing attachments, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at 1-855-427-5127 so we can review what’s happened and provide support. Kind regards, Shark Clean
Heavy
3 out of 5 stars
Mary - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
This is a very heavy vacuum. Hard to push
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 1 month ago
Hello Mary, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It really saddens us to learn that you've found your Navigator vacuum heavy and hard to push. We know how important ease of use is, and your comments will definitely be shared with our development team so that they can be considered for future improvements. If there's anything we can do to improve your experience, don't hesitate to reach out to us at 1-855-427-5127, and we'll be happy to assist you. Kind regards, Shark Clean
No light & not able to use under bed
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Suzanne T - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
I bought it for a suction power, which is great however it is impossible to get underneath beds or even short tables. Returning to get something that can have canister removed while vacuuming to get under bed and this one does not have a light either which I never thought I’d like, but I do.
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 1 month ago
Hi Suzanne, Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Shark Navigator Swivel Pro Upright Vacuum. We're glad to hear the suction power met your expectations, though we understand how important maneuverability and features like a removable canister and headlights can be for your cleaning routine. We appreciate you giving the vacuum a try, and your input will be passed along to our product team as we continue working to design more versatile and user-friendly models. If you’d like help finding a Shark vacuum with Lift-Away functionality and LED lights to better suit your needs, feel free to reach out to us at 1-855-427-5127. Kind regards, Shark Clean
Not hood for pet owners
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Kymomof4 - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
This is a disposable vacuum. Seemed to work great for the first couple times, but not really good for dog hair as it get stuck in the rollers and it clogs the tube very easily.
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 1 month ago
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're truly sorry to hear that your Navigator Vacuum is struggling with pet hair and frequently getting stuck. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we'll make sure to relay your comments to the right teams for their consideration and improvement. In the meantime, we'd like to help you resolve this situation. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our team by phone at 1-855-427-5127, and we'll gladly assist you. Kind regards, Shark Clean
Shark Navigator
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
ralph - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Very easy to put together and use. It does an awesome job on wood floors.
good chioce for pets
4 out of 5 stars
speaker - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Vacuuming is essentially my 2nd full time job. With 2 Bernese Mt Dogs and a newt freak obsession, I need a vacuum that would be easy to clean and had good suction. This does that. I bought this as a replacement to the dyson animal ball (said bernese ate the cord..) and surprisingly in comparison, this isn’t a bad alternative. The dyson definitely glides smoother but the detachable arm on the shark is far more versatile than the dyson arm. The debris compartment is easy to dump and as minimal contact with contents. A con is the cord is semi short in my opinion in comparison to the dyson. The vacuum does seem to be on the quieter side to me and the suction is decent for the price point. I easily vacuum 5x a day to keep up and so far no real complaints in functionality.
Stupendous
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Lisainnh - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Great suction. Lightweight and hose is very flexible
Horrible
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Rhi - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
Do not waste your money on this vacuum. I’ve owned it for three weeks. All it does is spit out everything it initially sucked up. It’s also not good with hair. Have to pull the hair out manually for you to continue use. Complete waste of money .
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 3 months ago
Hello Rhi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Based on the suction power you’ve described, it sounds like there’s a chance the Navigator may not be working as it should. Could you please give our team a call at 1-855-427-5127? We’d love to help ensure you’re getting the most from your product. Kind regards, Shark Clean
Wont last
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Mle86 - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
This model does not have the tangle free roll so we are constantly cutting off the hair from the roller. My handle broke and I bought this 6 months ago. Shark says this is not covered under warranty. Last one I had lasted 1 1/2 years and the hose broke. Shark is not good.
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 3 months ago
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so sorry to hear that you were having trouble with your Navigator. We will absolutely share your feedback regarding the warranty policies with the relevant teams internally. If you need any further assistance with your product, please don’t hesitate to reach back out to our team at 1-855-427-5127. Kind regards, Shark Clean
Great investment!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Nmessina - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
I love love love this vacuum! It does such a great job picking dust and dirt up! It picked up so much more then my Dyson does and I love that it has a button for floors and a button for carpets. Very easy to put together too.
Poor quality, overpriced
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Anon - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
Lasted only 5 months with gentle use. Now makes a loud noise and doesn’t have suction power.
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 3 months ago
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so sorry to hear that your vacuum cleaner stopped working after 5 months of use. Please reach out to our team by phone at 1-855-427-5127, so we can look into this further. Kind regards, Shark Clean
Great buy
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Cinnahmon Stix - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
Very nice vacuum. Easy to assemble and store.
Broke in less than 30 days
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Jennasarusrex - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
Broke and wouldn’t suction after a month. Bought the extended warranty but they want YOU to ship it to them and then wait for it to potentially be “fixed”.. I was told I could return it to target but nope, waste of money
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 4 months ago
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so sorry to hear that you’re having trouble with your Shark Navigator. Please reach out to our team by phone at 1-855-427-5127, we'd be happy to look into this for you. Kind regards, Shark Clean
Good vacuum, but cord is short.
4 out of 5 stars
Paigesmom - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
This is a good vacuum, but I wish the cord was longer, I can only vacuum one room and have to keep plugging it back in every room.
Beware if you have thick rugs/carpet!
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
MrsArizona - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
Buyer beware. This does not work if you have thick or shag rugs!
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 5 months ago
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so sorry to hear that you’re having trouble with your vacuum cleaner. Please reach out to our team by phone at 1-855-427-5127, so we can look into this further. Kind regards, Shark Clean
Shark
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Shark vac - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
Shark vacs are the best!
Good vacuum
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
J Mom - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
Good suction, and moves well. Not too heavy and manageable. Pretty color.