Major Problems with Nissan Versa Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Nissan Versa to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Nissan Versa

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Nissan Versa.

Model Year	Complaints
2019 Versa	2
2018 Versa	21
2017 Versa	29
2016 Versa	40
2015 Versa	119
2014 Versa	154
2013 Versa	143
2012 Versa	423
2011 Versa	238
2010 Versa	244
2009 Versa	478
2008 Versa	368
2007 Versa	339

Worst 3 Nissan Versa complaints

2007 Nissan Versa AIR BAGS Victims: 6

2012 Nissan Versa AIR BAGS Victims: 4 Mileage: 37000 miles

2013 Nissan Versa SEAT BELTS Victims: 4 Mileage: 20000 miles

Browse Nissan Versa complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, SUSPENSION and POWER TRAIN are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Nissan Versa owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS front passenger air bag indicator lights up when front passenger seat is occupied by an adult which indicates that the...	959 ~ 19612 miles
SUSPENSION when driving the car at highway speeds 65mph and over the car shifts right and left as if wind is...	408 ~ 61431 miles
POWER TRAIN delayed acceleration and delayed deceleration. throttle always reacts half-second behind pedal movements causing difficulty pulling out from a stop and...	301 ~ 68183 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i was coming out of my drive way at 5-10 mph and the car accelerated without me putting my foot	177 ~ 48371 miles
ENGINE i was coming out of my drive way at 5-10 mph and the car accelerated without me putting my foot	166 ~ 51663 miles
STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan versa. while driving at 45 mph the steering wheel failed to remain steady...	152 ~ 41778 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving on the freeway my car all of a sudden stalled to the point where i could not steer...	144 ~ 45509 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan versa. the contact stated that while driving at 5 mph and attempting to...	138 ~ 36235 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i was coming out of my drive way at 5-10 mph and the car accelerated without me putting my foot	101 ~ 48095 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE gas door release is immediately next to hood release with no distinguishing tactile differences. hood release was accidentally pulled along...	81 ~ 45096 miles
WHEELS i rented a car from dollar car rental. as i was driving at the posted speed limit the tire tread...	75 ~ 46901 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM delayed acceleration and delayed deceleration. throttle always reacts half-second behind pedal movements causing difficulty pulling out from a stop and...	73 ~ 52828 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my name is [xxx] my information is [xxx] phone number is [xxx] when i always put a full tank of...	52 ~ 28124 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING went out to start car push in clutch and car rolled out into street had brake on but did not...	52 ~ 35358 miles
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan versa. another vehicle crashed into the rear driver's side of the contact's vehicle....	42 ~ 34924 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL coming to a red light failed to brake and rear ended another vehicle. you think you are going to brake...	37 ~ 62444 miles
TIRES tl* the contact owned a 2014 nissan versa. while driving approximately 15 mph uphill the contact encountered a steep curve...	32 ~ 30850 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan versa. while driving various speeds the cruise control activated independently. the vehicle was...	31 ~ 22803 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2015 nissan versa. consumer writes in regards to unprofessional service at dealership with recall notice 15v-507 issues. *smd...	25 ~ 12679 miles
STRUCTURE sunlight came thru right front door window. hitting the speedometer/tachometer area causing temporary blindness in driver at 60 mph. speedometer/tachometer...	21 ~ 22432 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i started my car and i heard a rattling sound. as i went to drive the sound got louder as...	21 ~ 55999 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i have replaced the head lights 5 times in the last 18 months . the last set only lasted 30...	20 ~ 31504 miles
SEATS vibrations felt through the steering column seats and floor whenever car is in gear and stopped at a light or...	18 ~ 41982 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER i was driving on a highway at night when a car with lights as bright as a football stadium came...	17 ~ 62937 miles
VISIBILITY 2015 nissan versa sv. consumer writes in regards to several design defects on vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the electronic...	13 ~ 21024 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. the contact stated that the engine made an abnormal thumping noise. the...	13 ~ 23680 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan versa. the contact stated when making left turns a loud clucking noise emitted...	13 ~ 65333 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES while running errands my vehicle began to hobble and shake on the highway in motion at 60mph. this was due...	9 ~ 42554 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE recently i experienced an extremely hazardous problem with the fuel tank on my 2011 nissan versa. it was a leak...	9 ~ 64186 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE while driving home from work my 2010 nissan versa began to make a rumbling sound. it has sense grown to...	9 ~ 56152 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. the contact stated that the key was unable to be removed from...	9 ~ 86510 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2010 nissan versa. consumer states unintended acceleration *tgw the consumer stated he experienced engine acceleration while his foot was on...	9 ~ 13397 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM odometer reading does not seem to be accurate. based on avg mpg and actual fuel usage car appears to be	8 ~ 4915 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE front doors leak air into the cabin very bad. have taken the car back to the dealer three times complaining....	8 ~ 26165 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. the contact stated that the horn failed to function properly...	7 ~ 41571 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS nissan issued a recall nhtsa recall 16v-349 received by me 7/26/16 wherein they stated that "the front passenger air bag...	7 ~ 33571 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY 2012 nissan versa. consumer writes in regards to several issues with vehicle and quality *tgw the consumer stated the defroster...	7 ~ 15586 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the side panels on both front doors of our four door sedan do not illuminate so at night we cannot...	7 ~ 39817 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER when i first purchased my new 09 nissan versa i had a start up issue and then it went away...	7 ~ 13125 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING every time i ride in the nissan versa it has a toxic effect on me. i get short of breath...	7 ~ 35916 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v144000 (air bags) however...	6 ~ 19833 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. while driving various speeds the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the...	5 ~ 44800 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan versa. while depressing the accelerator pedal the contact's shoe occasionally became stuck on...	5 ~ 11655 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2012 nissan versa. consumer writes in regards to several issues with vehicle and quality *tgw the consumer stated the defroster...	5 ~ 1707 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan versa. while driving at any speed the contact applied the accelerator pedal but...	4 ~ 16506 miles
HUB > WHEELS 2008 nissan versa back passenger hub cap on tire has come off twice and i have notified dealer of this...	4 ~ 20289 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tla* the contact owns a 2012 niacin versa. the contact stated that the evaporated coil failed. the vehicle was not...	3 ~ 22301 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES i purchased a brand new nissan versa sv on may 11 2013. on december 1 2013 i was driving on...	3 ~ 6390 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY 1. from the beginning wind noise was noticeable. management from dealership checked vehicle and said noise was from design of...	3 ~ 14700 miles
EQUIPMENT fuel gauge on 2009 nissan versa completely stopped working. looked on the net for advise on how to fix it...	3 ~ 17928 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan versa. while driving approximately 45 mph the hood suddenly unlatched and crashed into...	2 ~ 56500 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. while attempting to park the vehicle the steering wheel was turning but...	2 ~ 98075 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. the contact stated that the headlights suddenly failed and needed replacing every...	2 ~ 39750 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE there is no trunk release inside the car's cab! no button or pull lever only way in is with the...	2 ~ 17000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan versa. the contact stated that the front driver side tie rod fractured while...	2 ~ 19500 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING the side panels on both front doors of our four door sedan do not illuminate so at night we cannot...	2 ~ 3450 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i am very much motivated to write about nissan versa the compact/economy vehicle. i have driven this car for about...	2 ~ 14581 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2007 nissan versa. the contact started the ignition and observed that the "traction control" warning indicator...	2 ~ 59000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2007 nissan versa. the contact stated the sun roof drain ducts should drain the water from...	2 ~ 9500 miles
CONDENSOR/EVAPORATOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tla* the contact owns a 2012 niacin versa. the contact stated that the evaporated coil failed. the vehicle was not...	1 ~ 32662 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan versa. the contact heard an abnormal noise in the hatch. while attempting to...	1 ~ 110000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. when the contact attempted to exit the vehicle the driver's door failed...	1 ~ 46000 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan versa. when the contact attempted to open the trunk the remote failed to...	1 ~ 123000 miles
DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. the contact stated that the horn failed to function properly...	1
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS 2012 nissan versa. consumer writes in regards to passenger side airbag inflator safety recall. *ld the consumer stated that the	1
PINION SHAFT > RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. while driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle pulled to the left. the...	1 ~ 114000 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > PASSENGER SIDE > FRONTAL nissan issued a recall nhtsa recall 16v-349 received by me 7/26/16 wherein they stated that "the front passenger air bag...	1 ~ 61000 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan versa. while driving approximately 10 mph there was a loud bang and the...	1 ~ 51000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY my wife and i were traveling on bangerter highway in south jordan utah. for some reason there was a latch...	1
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph the engine...	1 ~ 71000 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan versa. while driving approximately 35 mph a cracking noise emitted from the front...	1 ~ 104000 miles
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan versa. while driving approximately 55 mph the rear defroster button failed and the...	1 ~ 15000 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. the contact stated while reversing out of a parking space the vehicle...	1 ~ 50000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY i was driving and the floor mat got stuck on the gas pedal and was pressing it down when i	1 ~ 8500 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS driving 69 mph car went up onto bar ditch and traveled in a vey straight line for a quarter of...	1 ~ 69 miles
AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE > AIR BAGS driving 69 mph car went up onto bar ditch and traveled in a vey straight line for a quarter of...	1 ~ 69 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > REAR i parked my nissan versa in a parking lot while i was at work all day. i hadn't had any...	1 ~ 72000 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES hatchback latch an electrical component failed to operate. replaced switch but according to many technicians problem is more involved. nissan...	1 ~ 45000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS reference: nhtsa campaign number: 14v138000 my vehicle has the exact same problem as nhtsa campaign number: 14v138000 but it is...	1
SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2012 nissan versa. consumer writes in regards to repair recall repairs *tgw the consumer was informed the recall did not	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM horn not reliable and will not always work or makes a low "sick" sound had to have fuel valve replaced...	1 ~ 20500 miles
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN clutch cable/clutch pedal the clutch cable is connected to the clutch pedal with plastic cap that fits over a metal...	1
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2010 nissan versa. the contact stated that the front driver side exterior door handle broke when...	1 ~ 1843 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan versa. the contact was driving at various speeds during a rain storm when...	1 ~ 125 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC nissan versa hatchback 2009 the brakes squeak very loudly whenever the car is warm. i have taken to be repair	1 ~ 3000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR premature wearing of rear brakes squealing and vibration. there was a squeaking problem with the brakes when the car was...	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT premature wearing of rear brakes squealing and vibration. there was a squeaking problem with the brakes when the car was...	1
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN at about 2800 miles i took the car to the nissan dealer for the first oil change. they informed me...	1 ~ 2800 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2007 nissan versa. while driving 30 mph the contact noticed a clicking noise underneath the vehicle....	1 ~ 60000 miles
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT hello i have a nissan versa 2008 which has 22000 miles on it. this is the 4th time in less...	1 ~ 22286 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE nissan/versa/2008---the front end complete front bumper unit (bra area from the left head-light to the right head-light) and/or the underneath...	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i had purchased a new 2007 versa from star nissan on 9/22/07. a couple of days later i found out...	1
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2007 nissan versa. while driving approximately 60-70 mph the vehicle veers to the left. when decelerating...	1 ~ 30 miles
COLUMN > STEERING a clip broke on a universal joint on my wife's 2007 nissan versa. grenada nissan of grenada< ms said that...	1 ~ 800 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2007 nissan versa with numerous issues and problems. customer states he has had numerous amounts of problems with this vehicle....	1

FAQ

What year Nissan Versa is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 13 years, Nissan Versa models of 2019, 2018, 2017 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Nissan Versa?

Nissan Versa models of 2009 and 2012 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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