Driving home heard loud metallic sounding”pop” sound at entering driveway in reverse. Found broken spring piece in driveway.
The worst 2020 Nissan Versa problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Driver assistance17
- Transmission16
- Engine14
- Electrical12
- Brakes6
- Fuel system6
- Airbags5
- Body3
- Suspension3
- Visibility3
- Wheels3
- Acceleration2
- Seat belts2
- Lights1
- Locks1
- Seats1
- Steering1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2020 Nissan Versa
Check engine light 11Collision warning 7Stalling 7Jerking 6
Trouble codes owners of the 2020 Nissan Versa mention
P0101 4
Recalls 2
Exterior lighting: turn signal: bulbs
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
- Risk
- Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the bulbs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PM986 and PC811.
Recall number 21V471000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Versa vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the fuel tank wall thickness may be insufficient, potentially causing a small hole in the tank seam area.
- Risk
- If a small hole is present, a fuel leak may occur if the operator fills the tank over half full, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669.
Recall number 20V112000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Nissan Versa 131
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- DTC P17F4 stored in the TCM if you confirm
- Intelligent cruise control inoperative and AEB/feb warning light on or radar obstruction message displayed...
- Automatic emergency braking warning light blinking applied systems
- Lane camera aiming vehicle reference values not in esm service information
- DTC B00A0-00 stored
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
2020 Nissan Versa fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | FWD | 27-32 | 35-40 | 30-35 |
What 2020 Nissan Versa owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My 2020 Nissan versa kept hesitating when being put in reverse the engine light kept coming on every few months I kept being told it was other issues until the transmission went out. I got it checked on multiple occasions because of the way it was hesitating and seemed like it was heating up.
I am constantly getting a malfunction for P0101 despite changing my air flow system. It creates acceleration problems everytime.
Since 2021 my 2020 Nissan versa SR had been giving me problems with the sensors. All of the dash lights would come on. Then in 2023 my vehicle started to stall and hesitate. It’s gotten to the point where I’d be taking a left turn and I’d press the gas and my car would move a few inches. It’s become very dangerous. Even after changing the air flow sensor my car continues to have problems with acceleration, stalling and hesitating.
several recalls but dealer my did not have any
On the interstate from [XXX] to [XXX] the Nissan Versa's License Plate reflected light so bright that it blinded my ride and we had to slow down and wait for them to get farther away from us. This is not random, they have a spray fixative on their license plate designed to block cameras from clocking their license plate or their numbers being recorded. This was easy to see whenever a light is shined onto it, you can see the thin film of camera block spray that is extremely reflective. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle unexpectedly jerked and stalled with the transmission warning light and the malfunction indicator warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 155,146.
Unknown: overwhelming smell of fuel (fumes) inside the cabin. Dealer "repaired" the issue when newer. Car has same issue again but the Dealer has NO records of what was done to fix the problem. Exposed to these fumes cannot be good for driver nor passengers.
I have a 2020 Nissan versa it only has 100,000 miles on it. That’s not really a lot since it had about 75000 miles on it. I noticed that the car started slightly jerking. I couldn’t figure out what was going wrong and neither could anybody else eventually at around 100,000 miles I took it into another mechanic and he found the problem. The transmission is slipping and it is completely ruined. The whole transaxle assembly needs to be replaced not only is this expensive but it’s also very dangerous sometimes when I try to move the car I put in gear I start to drive and it jerks so bad that it starts to stall when I contacted Nissan about this they refused to help with any Solution. The transmission costs anywhere from $8000-$12,000 for that price. I could buy a new 2020 Nissan versa.
Recently out 2020 Nissan Versa started "Shuddering" when accelerating at low speeds. I took it to the Nissan Dealership and they quoted me $7,000 saying the transmission had to be replaced. I conducted online reviews and found Nissan customers experience this same issue in concerning numbers. I found multiple Nissan Technical Bulletins about this very issue, with this vehicle. Not only is it concerning they are allowing the safety of our loved ones to be at risk, but then do not have the loyalty to the customers to fix the problem with a recall.
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Questions about the 2020 Nissan Versa
Is the 2020 Nissan Versa reliable?
Owners have filed 64 complaints about the 2020 Nissan Versa, fewer than a typical Versa model year.
What is the 2020 Nissan Versa year score?
The 2020 Nissan Versa scores 89 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 2020 Nissan Versa?
Driver assistance and stability, with 17 complaints, typically around 9,998 miles. Next is transmission (16).
How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Versa have?
2 recalls, covering exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline.
What year does the Nissan Versa have the most driver assistance problems?
The Nissan Versa model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2020 (17 complaints), 2012 (12 complaints) and 2015 (11 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2020 Nissan Versa get?
Official estimates for the 2020 Nissan Versa range from 30 to 35 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.6L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 27-32 city and 35-40 highway.
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