AI DamageNissan Versa: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Nissan Versa across 10 model years: 485 owner complaints and 193 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 29% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 28% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 19% of all complaints
- 4 Air bags 13% of all complaints
- 5 Vehicle speed control 11% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 8% of all complaints
- 7 Fuel/propulsion system 8% of all complaints
- 8 Forward collision avoidance 5% of all complaints
- Engine: 139 complaints (29% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Powertrain: 135 complaints (28% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 98.
- Electrical system: 90 complaints (19% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 297.
- Air bags: 64 complaints (13% of all), 30 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 30.
- Vehicle speed control: 52 complaints (11% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.6 L · petrol · 4 cyl 2009–2025
- 1.8 L · petrol · 4 cyl 2007–2012
- automatic, 4-speed 2007–2018
- CVT 2007–2025named in 24 complaints
- manual, 5-speed 2009–2025named in 38 complaints
- manual, 6-speed 2007–2012named in 38 complaints
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 485 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 139 | 4 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 135 | 1 | 98 |
| Electrical system | 90 | 0 | 297 |
| Air bags | 64 | 30 | 30 |
| Vehicle speed control | 52 | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 40 | 10 | 30 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 38 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 26 | 5 | 29 |
| Steering | 21 | 6 | 17 |
| Visibility | 17 | 0 | 51 |
| Structure | 13 | 3 | 44 |
| Exterior lighting | 12 | 0 | 11 |
| Suspension | 11 | 3 | 24 |
| Seat belts | 11 | 4 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
When making a left hand turn the was a vehicle way behind the line. My car stopped suddenly and I couldn’t move I was stuck next thing I know the other vehicle collided with me. This vehicles auto braking is very dangerous leading to crash!
The car shudders, hesitates, and feels unstable while driving. Acceleration is unpredictable and the vehicle does not feel safe or reliable. These issues were not present before the collision and have continued to worsen. I have children and do not feel it is safe to operate this vehicle, so it is currently parked.
Vehicle: 2025 Nissan Versa Mileage: 276 Date: 01/17/26 Location: my home in Winston salem nc Warning lights: None observed / Unknown While reversing to park, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering and braking assistance at the same time.
The contact stated that the front bumper separated and the headlights detached. The contact was occupying the front driver's seat while the contact's husband was occupying the front passenger's side seat.
The air bags did not deploy. The driver and passenger seats fractured in a backward position. In addition, the front passenger side seat belt failed to retract during the crash.
20 miles down the road the Car brakes locked up the car skid a bit jerking driver and passenger forward. The driver stopped the car. A warning sign was on the dashboard showing a yellow square in front of a car and above two cars colliding.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other…
- CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other…
- DTC P17F4 STORED IN THE TCM IF YOU CONFIRM The customer reports transmission vibration when accelerating, HINT
- AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS
- INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED…
- LANE CAMERA AIMING VEHICLE REFERENCE VALUES NOT IN ESM SERVICE INFORMATION If the lane camera requires…
- DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended
- April 6, 2023 NTB23-031 Original bulletin published July 22, 2024 NTB23-031A Bulletin no longer active…
- DTC B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC This bulletin has been amended
- RAB WARNING LIGHT ON IN INSTRUMENT PANEL AND/OR DTC B2724-23 STORED This bulletin has been amended
- DTC C1A17-49 OR C2580-49 STORED IN LASER/RADAR This bulletin has been amended
- VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- 2016 Nissan Versa AC not blowing cold or hot air do this before start guessing #nissan #mechanic
- Nissan Versa 2016, Rear Tail Light Burnt Out? This is how to replace it. #nissanversa , #taillight
- Rebuilding A Wrecked 2018 Nissan Versa In One Video!
- That is very unfortunate for this 2025 Nissan Versa, more than likely had a defect in the engine,
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.