Nissan Versa years to avoid
More than twice the Versa's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Nissan Versa years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Nissan Versa complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Nissan Versa problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags1,085
- Transmission564
- Suspension479
- Engine432
- Electrical273
- Brakes209
- Fuel system190
- Steering188
- Acceleration184
- Body143
- Wheels88
- Driver assistance75
Most reported problems on the Nissan Versa
Coil spring 276Airbag light 165Fuel pump 65Won't start 56Fire or smoke 38
Nissan Versa problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 13 | Transmission | 50 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | - | 97 | Engine | 1,700 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2023 | - | 37 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 94 | 20 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | 90 | 32 | Transmission | 3 | 5 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2020 | 89 | 64 | Driver assistance | 15,000 | 2 | 5 | |
| 2019 | 94 | 24 | Transmission | 20,000 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 82 | 57 | Electrical | 29,304 | 2 | 13 | Fewest complaints |
| 2017 | 86 | 62 | Airbags | 27,014 | 3 | 9 | Fewest complaints |
| 2016 | 79 | 81 | Airbags | 35,523 | 0 | 13 | |
| 2015 | 72 | 168 | Transmission | 46,000 | 1 | 18 | |
| 2014 | 66 | 207 | Transmission | 56,000 | 2 | 27 | |
| 2013 | 67 | 204 | Transmission | 52,305 | 1 | 18 | |
| 2012 | 31 | 486 | Airbags | 60,088 | 10 | 40 | Avoid |
| 2011 | 54 | 269 | Airbags | 64,800 | 6 | 19 | |
| 2010 | 53 | 269 | Airbags | 65,000 | 7 | 20 | |
| 2009 | 30 | 504 | Suspension | 64,000 | 7 | 27 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 40 | 381 | Airbags | 52,000 | 7 | 24 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 42 | 354 | Airbags | 55,214 | 8 | 23 | Avoid |
Recalls 26
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Questions about the Nissan Versa
What years of the Nissan Versa should you avoid?
2007, 2008, 2009 and 2012. Each has more than twice the Nissan Versa's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2009 alone has 504, mostly about suspension and airbags.
What is the best year for a used Nissan Versa?
2021, 2018 and 2017 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (32, 57 and 62).
What is the most common problem with the Nissan Versa?
Airbags, with 1,085 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (564) and suspension (479).
How many recalls does the Nissan Versa have?
26 recalls between 2007 and 2025. The 2012 model year has the most, with 10.
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