Nissan Versa Problems by Year
Owners have filed 3,327 complaints with NHTSA about the Nissan Versa since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2009, 2012, 2008. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Nissan Versa problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Versa | 96 | Engine | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Versa | 37 | Engine | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Versa | 32 | Transmission | 3 | 5 |
| 2020 Versa | 64 | Driver assistance | 2 | 5 |
| 2018 Versa | 57 | Electrical | 2 | 13 |
| 2017 Versa | 62 | Air bags | 3 | 9 |
| 2016 Versa | 81 | Air bags | 0 | 13 |
| 2015 Versa | 168 | Transmission | 1 | 18 |
| 2014 Versa | 207 | Transmission | 2 | 27 |
| 2013 Versa | 204 | Transmission | 1 | 18 |
| 2012 Versa | 486 | Air bags | 10 | 40 |
| 2011 Versa | 269 | Air bags | 6 | 19 |
| 2010 Versa | 269 | Air bags | 7 | 20 |
| 2009 Versa | 504 | Suspension | 7 | 27 |
| 2008 Versa | 381 | Air bags | 7 | 24 |
| 2007 Versa | 354 | Air bags | 8 | 23 |
61 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Nissan Versa
- What years of the Nissan Versa have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2009 (504), 2012 (486), 2008 (381).
- What is the most common problem with the Nissan Versa?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (1,082), transmission (542), suspension (477).
- Which Nissan Versa years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2022 (20), 2019 (24), 2021 (32). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.