KnownCarProblems2014 Nissan Versa Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 207 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Nissan Versa, most often about the transmission (40% of complaints, typically around 79,500 miles). It is 7th of 19 Versa model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2014 Nissan Versa problems
Transmission
82 complaints · 40%Half of these problems showed up before 79,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission.
I was on a city street and stopped for the red light. When the light changed and I pressed the gas it would move. I slowly got it to move, but once I had to slow down again and put my foot on the gas it would barely move and the car in back of me almost hit me. While in motion it would become where putting my foot on…
On 10/11/2016 my cars check engine light came on for the first time ever since I bought the car, while I was driving home from work on the freeway, my car would shift hard trying to get into a higher gear and then when I pressed on the gas pedal you could hear the car accelerate but it would not shift and aside of the…
Engine
39 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that she was able to restart the vehicle after approximately fifteen minutes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact then stated that the…
My 2014 Nissan Versa shut down today while I was driving! Luckly I was on a parking structure. I looked up my VIN for any recalls and it shows 0 however, I did locate a recall that was made for 2014 Nissan versas sedan for the exact same thing that happened to my car and I'm wondering why my vehicle is not part the…
Other or unspecified
32 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles.
Nissan north america is recalling 14,595 vehicles, including the 2014 Nissan Versa sedan, because the engine may shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, according to the national highway traffic safety administration. This has happened to me like 10 times... I was driving in city traffic and it…
While driving my Nissan Versa I need to let it warm up completely. When I say completely I mean wait about 10-15 min before driving off. If I do not my car will stall when I press the breaks. This has happened many many times. Some times it doesnt but now that it is colder weather it does it more often. If I do leave…
Brakes
31 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles. Parts named most often: pedals and linkages.
After driving on highway or interstate with no brake use the brakes howl very loudly when applied the first few stops. The howling has gotten worse, the stopping power is good and there is no brake fade, no pulsing in the pedal. Nissan refuses to fix under warranty saying brakes are a wear item, but my milage is all…
The contact owned a 2014 Nissan Versa. While driving approximately 15 MPH uphill, the contact encountered a steep curve and crashed into a ditch. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed by the…
Speed control
26 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Versa. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle's speed decreased to 10 MPH without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was notified, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. It was unknown if the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
I was driving about 30 miles/hour, there was a sound and the car shut down, engine stopped, lost power steering and brake became heavy, no lights in speedometer and indicators went off/black screen. Brakes were soft but I was able to stop. I restarted the engine and I was able to drive. Then I was on a freeway about…
Air bags
24 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 29,500 miles.
Shifting from low to overdrive loses power dramatically. Takata recall my Versa is in motion on surface streets and highway travel! It feels as if my transmission is going to drop on the ground. Serios vibrations throughout the entire vehicle and extreme deceleration!
Takata recall I don't know that this is a takata issue, or if we even have a takata airbag system in our vehicle. However, for the last three months our airbag light has been going on. We have been turning it off by doing the synchronized key turn method, where it would work for a few days or weeks and then the light…
Electrical
17 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 73,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel.
On the morning of march 4th 2019, after existing the express way my vehicle seemed to slow despite being on the accelerator. After stopping at a red light, and I began to press on the accelerator the car would only roll. The vehicle had lost power and was at a slow roll. I continued to press on the accelerator at it…
The car turns off while driving and waiting at a stop sign or red light. Studdering occurs with exceleration. There is also an electrical draw somewhere. If the car is not driven in 3 days, the battery must be jump started. We have replaced the battery. This has been an ongoing problem since 2017
Body and structure
12 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 7,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
After being ready to back up I place the 2014 Versa in reverse. I touched the accelerator and started to back up and when I tried to move my foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal my foot was caught on something and I was actually added pressure on the accelerator. I backed up and I tried to swing the car away…
Driving to ala. From ga. Had difficult time seeing out windows and windshield due to condensation building up inside on the drivers side, passenger side, and windshield. It was raining & diff in temp., had to stop several times and wipe off with cloth towels. Went to dealership to get radio replaced and showed them…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Nissan Versa recalls
Speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk: A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the console trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on september 14, 2015. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 nissan versa sedan vehicles manufactured june 9, 2011, to march 11, 2015, and 2014-2015 nissan versa note vehicles manufactured april 23, 2013, to march 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have a center console trim panel that may catch the driver's shoe and delay the transition from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal.
Electrical: switch
Risk: If the engine start/stop button gets stuck in the housing, road vibrations may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the start/stop switch housing, free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2015. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 versa sedan vehicles manufactured july 16, 2013, to january 29, 2014, 2013-2014 cube vehicles manufactured july 3, 2013, to october 21, 2013, and 2013-2014 juke vehicles manufactured july 3, 2013, to october 22, 2013. When exposed to hot temperatures, the affected vehicles have an engine start/stop button that may stick inside the button housing.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Pedal operation interference
Summary
On august 11, 2015, nissan north america, inc., submitted a defect information report (dir) describing a condition that may impede the driver's ability to transition quickly and smoothly from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal in certain model year (my) 2012 through 2015 nissan versa sedans and my 2014 through 2015 nissan versa note vehicles (NHTSA recall no. 15v-507).according to nissan's dir, in certain circumstances related to driver foot position and shoe type, the right edge of the driver?s shoe may catch the edge of the center console lower trim panel.nissan indicated that this condition could cause a slight delay in the smooth transition between the accelerator pedal and the bra
Pedal operation interference
Summary
On june 24, 2014, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe14-018 to investigate allegations that the tunnel carpet cover trim panel on model year (my) 2012 through 2014 nissan versa, versa sedan and versa note vehicles has, in certain situations, interfered with the driver's ability to promptly release the accelerator pedal and transition to the brake pedal. This may result in delayed brake application or brief incidents of unwanted acceleration.at the opening of pe14-018, odi had identified one complaint, voq 10597004, alleging that the driver's foot became caught by the subject trim panel to the extent that the driver decided that it was necessary to pull on their leg to get the
Excessive brake pedal travel
Summary
On may 20, 2014, odi opened pe14-014 based on eight complaints alleging incidents of excessive brake pedal travel in model year (my) 2013 through 2014 nissan sentra, versa sedan and versa note passenger cars (figure 1) and information in early warning reporting field reports indicating issues with master cylinder internal seals.in response to an information request letter sent by odi, nissan identified a condition with the master cylinder in early production subject vehicles that could result in a slow internal leak past one of the recuperating seals to the brake reservoir when the brake pedal is depressed very slowly or lightly (figure 2).the subject vehicles are equipped with fixed seal ma
Questions about the 2014 Nissan Versa
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan Versa?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (82 complaints, typically around 79,500 miles); engine (39 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles); other or unspecified (32 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Nissan Versa have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 12, 2015 (speed control). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Nissan Versa?
- It is 7th of 19 Versa model years by number of complaints, with 207 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.