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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