2015–2025 · 11 model years · 16 recalls

Nissan Versa problems by year

We don't rate the Nissan Versa yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2015 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (398). Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Transmission & drivetrain221
Engine & cooling165
Driver-assist & stability132
Airbags & seat belts114
Electrical system84
Brakes19

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2025.

Every Nissan Versa year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2025 VersaNot rated yet18035
2024 VersaNot rated yet160135
2023 VersaNot rated yet72135
2022 VersaNot rated yet35035
2021 VersaNot rated yet54335
2020 VersaNot rated yet119235
2019 VersaNot rated yet47134
2018 VersaNot rated yet95334
2017 VersaNot rated yet107334
2016 VersaNot rated yet162034
2015 VersaNot rated yet398234

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Nissan Versa problems?

Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, engine & cooling, driver-assist & stability.

Which Nissan Versa year has the most recalls?

The 2021, with 3 recalls on record with NHTSA.