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2019 Nissan Versa problems

The most common problem on the 2019 Nissan Versa is transmission and drivetrain. It has fewer complaints than a typical Versa model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
94/100
Owner complaints
24
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
85
Worst area
Transmission
Fuel economy
30-34mpg

The worst 2019 Nissan Versa problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Transmission
    11
  • Electrical
    7
  • Driver assistance
    5
  • Brakes
    4
  • Engine
    3
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Airbags
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Body
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Tires
    1

Recalls 1

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraReported September 12, 2019 · 1,228,830 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1‑800‑662‑6200.

Recall number 19V654000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 2019 Nissan Versa

Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Nissan Versa 85

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 85 bulletins for the 2019 Nissan Versa

2019 Nissan Versa fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
1.6L 4‑cylFWD27-3136-3930-34

What 2019 Nissan Versa owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 7, 2026 · VA

There is a common leak with this model of car that allows water to enter the cabin after it rains. My cabin was soaked with water creating mold, even after cleaning, the car remained moldy and then it was treated with chlorine dioxide. I was exposes to weeks of mold and had to go to the emergency room for Chemical exposure related to the chlorine dioxide.

Filed Jun 3, 2026 · Transmission · CA

Vehicle: 2019 Nissan Versa SV VIN: [XXX] My vehicle experienced intermittent transmission problems including hesitation during acceleration, shuddering, rough deceleration, loss of the Drive ("D") indicator, unexpected rear-view camera activation, and entry into fail-safe (limp) mode. Diagnostic code P0705 (Transmission Range Sensor / PRNDL Input) was stored. A Nissan dealership determined that the cause was a faulty left rear tail lamp assembly. After repairing the tail lamp, all transmission-related symptoms disappeared. My concern is that a failure, corrosion, or poor connection in a rear tail lamp should not be capable of affecting transmission operation, gear recognition, or vehicle propulsion. In this case, a tail lamp electrical fault caused transmission fault codes, loss of proper gear indication, and reduced vehicle performance. This design appears to allow a rear lighting circuit to interfere with transmission control functions. Such a condition may result in hesitation, reduced power, fail-safe mode activation, or loss of propulsion while driving, creating a potential safety hazard when entering traffic, merging, crossing intersections, or responding to emergency situations. I have also located multiple reports from other Nissan Versa owners and Nissan technicians describing similar incidents involving tail lamp corrosion or electrical backfeeding that resulted in P0705 fault codes, transmission-related symptoms, incorrect gear indication, and drivability problems. [XXX] I believe the federal safety agency should investigate whether this electrical system design defect affects other Nissan Versa vehicles and poses a broader vehicle safety risk. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Mar 19, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · 172,480 miles · FL

Odometer Fraud: The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the vehicle jolted while driving. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had been tampered with. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 172,480. It was later discovered that the mileage was 143,521 after taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic using a scan tool. The Carfax Report indicated a mileage of 174,000. The Attorney General was contacted.

Filed Mar 19, 2026 · Electrical · 174,485 miles · FL

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that after driving and parking the vehicle at the residence, an independent mechanic discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 174,485, with the instrument panel showing a mileage of 143,521. The scan tool used by the independent mechanic indicated a mileage of 89,180.

Filed Feb 23, 2026 · LA

Transmission car doesn't move had issues since purchased brought to dealership over years car wouldn't bring the right code up mechanic knew it's transmission from driving it but because the car was showing false codes nothing gets done except we pay to replace parts that false codes showing still had issues with transmission millions of cars recalled for that type of transmission I want to know why my car wasn't recalled so it could get the transmission fixed like everyone else now I'm paying on a car that won't move because of a transmission that is bad to begin with and should not be on these vehicles I want my car recalled like it should have been and I want this issue resolved I have filed complaints with you in the past years about this issue never heard anything from you never so I will be contacting a lawyer over this if I don't get response

Filed Dec 13, 2025 · Transmission · FL

When accelerating from a stop vehicle shutters/perks hard

Filed Oct 28, 2025 · Transmission · NY

I had a issue with transmission and went to a mechanic that stated it’s a problem with transmission informed that there was a recall for all Nissans

Filed Dec 13, 2024 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · CA

Car is hacked through the emergency s.o.s systm. Can hear people everyday talking and making telephone calls. I can hear a dispacth with raidos like security of some sort. Even when car battery not in car, hackers still are able to speak through the s.o.s withouth me pushing anything. Hackers were able to change control cruise control, slow my speed down, turn engine light on/off, locate my every move.

Filed Feb 13, 2024 · Lights · 50,000 miles · UT

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn with the turn signal activated, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. Upon deactivating the turn signal indicator, the contact stated that the vehicle returned to normal functionality. The check warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that there was a short in the rear exterior lamps. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the exterior lamp electrical wiring. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who then diagnosed a failure with the wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2023 · Body, Electrical · NY

While my car is in Drive, every so often the car will die and cut out power steering and the brake light will go on. The check engine light is on but the code is not reading properly.

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Questions about the 2019 Nissan Versa

Is the 2019 Nissan Versa reliable?

Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 2019 Nissan Versa, fewer than a typical Versa model year.

What is the 2019 Nissan Versa year score?

The 2019 Nissan Versa scores 94 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan Versa: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Nissan Versa?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 11 complaints. Next is electrical (7).

How many recalls does the 2019 Nissan Versa have?

1 recall, covering back over prevention.

What year does the Nissan Versa have bad transmission?

The Nissan Versa model years with the most transmission complaints are 2012 (163 complaints), 2014 (82 complaints) and 2013 (73 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2019 Nissan Versa get?

Official estimates for the 2019 Nissan Versa range from 30 to 34 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.6L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 27-31 city and 36-39 highway.

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