Nissan Versa years to avoid and best years
Newer Nissan Versa years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2014 has the most complaints per year, at 39 (338 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2019 at 3 (from 24 complaints), 2022 at 4 (from 20 complaints), and 2021 at 5 (from 31 complaints). The 2025 Nissan Versa is too early to compare, at 6 per year so far, from 12 complaints. On the 2014 Nissan Versa, 85 of 338 complaints name Powertrain.
Data as of .
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Nissan Versa reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Nissan Versa. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 → Too early | 6 | 12 | 0 | Powertrain | 32.5 |
| 2024 → | 32 | 95 | 1 | Engine | 32.5 |
| 2023 → | 12 | 37 | 1 | Powertrain, Speed control, Engine | 32.5 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 4 | 20 | 0 | Powertrain | 32.5 |
| 2021 → Fewest | 5 | 31 | 3 | Powertrain | 32.5 |
| 2020 → | 8 | 64 | 2 | Powertrain | 32.5 |
| 2019 → Fewest | 3 | 24 | 1 | Powertrain | 32 |
| 2018 → | 9 | 55 | 2 | Air bags | 31 |
| 2017 → | 9 | 62 | 3 | Air bags | 31 |
| 2016 → | 11 | 80 | 0 | Air bags | 31 |
| 2015 → | 21 | 168 | 1 | Powertrain | 31 |
| 2014 → Most | 39 | 338 | 2 | Powertrain | 31.7 |
| 2013 → | 18 | 204 | 1 | Powertrain | 31.7 |
| 2012 → | 27 | 486 | 11 | Air bags | 29.6 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- SAE 5W-30 with API Certification Mark (10W-30 conventional may be used as temporary alternative per manual) · 3.75 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 185/65R15
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA safety recall 15V-507 covers certain 2012-2015 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles (and 2014-2015 Versa Note vehicles in the same campaign). The center console trim panel may catch the driver's shoe and delay moving from the accelerator to the brake pedal, which lengthens stopping distance and increases crash risk. Remedy: dealers modify the console trim panel free of charge. When NHTSA lists Versa sedan and Versa Note together, the published unit count is shared across both.
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-20 full synthetic (ILSAC GF-5) · 4.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 195/65R15, 205/55R16, 205/50R17 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA safety recall 20V-112 covers certain 2020 Nissan Versa vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, fuel tank wall thickness may be insufficient and can leave a small hole in the tank seam area. If a hole is present, a fuel leak may occur when the tank is filled over half full, increasing fire risk. Remedy: dealers replace the fuel tank free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Versa years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2019 at 3 (from 24 complaints), 2022 at 4 (from 20 complaints), and 2021 at 5 (from 31 complaints).
Which Nissan Versa year has the most owner complaints?
2014 has the most complaints per year, at 39 (338 complaints). On the 2014 Nissan Versa, 85 of 338 complaints name Powertrain.
How do Nissan Versa owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Nissan Versa years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Nissan Versa years are too early to compare?
The 2025 Nissan Versa is too early to compare, at 6 per year so far, from 12 complaints.
What oil does a Nissan Versa take?
N17 (2012-2019) manuals list SAE 5W-30 with the API Certification Mark. N18 (2020-on) lists 0W-20 full synthetic (ILSAC GF-5). Confirm the filler-cap grade for your year.
What tire size does a Nissan Versa use?
N17 sedans commonly use 185/65R15. N18 sedans list 195/65R15, 205/55R16, and 205/50R17 depending on trim.
What does NHTSA recall 15V-507 cover on early Versas?
Certain 2012-2015 Versa sedans (and 2014-2015 Versa Note in the same campaign): the center console trim may catch the driver’s shoe and delay moving from accelerator to brake.