Major Problems with 2012 Nissan Versa Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2012 Nissan Versa

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

2012 Nissan Versa AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 2600 miles

2012 Nissan Versa SERVICE BRAKES Victims: 2 Mileage: 23000 miles

Browse 2012 Nissan Versa complaints by category

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

Problem Category Number of Problems
AIR BAGS
i was given this car as a rental. i am an extremely safe driver with a perfect driving record. within...
152
~ 15738 miles
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. the contact was driving approximately 10 mph approaching a traffic signal with...
128
~ 66122 miles
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled...
38
~ 56113 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
the engine light is on. there is hesitation between 20-30 mph. i had a diagnostic test performed and was told:
37
~ 43608 miles
SUSPENSION
the car is swaying from left to right. especially on the highway. there seems to be alot of play in...
26
~ 47621 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
i was given this car as a rental. i am an extremely safe driver with a perfect driving record. within...
26
~ 49593 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2012 nissan versa. consumer writes in regards to several issues with vehicle and quality *tgw the consumer stated the defroster...
25
~ 35439 miles
STEERING
the car seems to have very loose steering or is really out of alignment. feels like i am being buffeted...
23
~ 27782 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
the nissan dealers say that the change of speed in this car cannot be felt and so does the tv...
22
~ 40329 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
vehicle has been in 2 collisions over 2 year span. once t-boned by another car second time front end collision....
12
~ 34490 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
when driving down the highway my versa went into neutral but the shift still said d for drive had no...
11
~ 44575 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
the engine light is on. there is hesitation between 20-30 mph. i had a diagnostic test performed and was told:
10
~ 55613 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
i rented a 2012 versa hatchback this week. upon driving the vehicle i discovered that the turn signal indicators were...
7
~ 23267 miles
WHEELS
vehicle has been in 2 collisions over 2 year span. once t-boned by another car second time front end collision....
5
~ 34400 miles
SEAT BELTS
the nissan dealers say that the change of speed in this car cannot be felt and so does the tv...
5
~ 30164 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
left turn signal dims or goes out completely when atmospheric moisture is present (rain/cold). nissan dealership fixed as "bulb issue...
4
~ 104500 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
the nissan dealers say that the change of speed in this car cannot be felt and so does the tv...
3
~ 29667 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
2012 nissan versa. consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair door sensor pins deterioration recall 17v-144....
2
~ 23000 miles
VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. the contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on...
2
~ 40000 miles
TIRES
tires out of round. tires cause vehicle to shake and wobble. goodyear replaced both tire under warrant. tires were only...
2
~ 32500 miles
STRUCTURE
when pressing the accelerator the right side of the shoe gets stuck under the hard plastic on the right of...
2
~ 32000 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
2
~ 9068 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
the brakes do not brake consistently all the time. on the exact same roads with the same weather conditions and...
2
~ 1750 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...
1
~ 112000 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...
1
~ 32662 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
FRONT > SUSPENSION
tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. the contact stated that the engine made an abnormal thumping noise. the...
1
SEATS
steering column locked up key wouldn't unlock so i could drive. steering wheel just wouldn't unlock. had to have my
1
~ 83000 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
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. the contact stated that the horn failed to function properly...
1
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
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v144000 (air bags) however...
1
REAR > SUSPENSION
tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. while driving various speeds the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the...
1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. while driving approximately 5 mph the contact heard an abnormal noise coming...
1
~ 48000 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. while driving approximately 5 mph the contact heard an abnormal noise coming...
1
~ 48000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. while driving 40 mph the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator...
1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. the contact stated that the headlights suddenly failed and needed replacing every...
1
~ 79000 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
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...
1
~ 64000 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...
1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2012 nissan versa. consumer writes in regards to several issues with vehicle and quality *tgw the consumer stated the defroster...
1
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
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
the side panels on both front doors of our four door sedan do not illuminate so at night we cannot...
1
INTERIOR LIGHTING
the side panels on both front doors of our four door sedan do not illuminate so at night we cannot...
1
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. the contact stated that the key was unable to be removed from...
1
~ 350 miles

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