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2014 Nissan Versa reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2014 Nissan Versa has 338 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 39 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Versa years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Accelerator pedal and Switch.

2012 Nissan Versa
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Complaints

338

Per year

39

Recalls

2

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (134 of 338), then Engine (59) and Service brakes (47). Those filings include 37 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, 20 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Versa has 204 complaints, 18 per year, and the 2015 has 168 complaints, 21 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Nissan Versa. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall speed control, accelerator pedal 2015-08-12 · NHTSA campaign 15V507000
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.
Remedy 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.
Recall electrical system, ignition, switch 2015-07-01 · NHTSA campaign 15V418000
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.
Remedy 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.

Complaints by component (338 total)

Powertrain
134
Engine
59
Service brakes
47
Air bags
43
Speed control
40
Electrical system
27
Structure
20
Steering
18
Fuel and propulsion system
9
Suspension
8
Electronic stability control (ESC)
4
Seats
4
Visibility and wipers
4
Wheels
4
Engine and engine cooling
3
Fuel system, gasoline
3
Hydraulic brakes
3
Seat belts
3
Tires
3
Visibility
3
Back-over prevention
1
Exterior lighting
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
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Crash-flagged

37

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

20

Death reports

1

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Nissan Versa. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 98,488. It was discovered from a…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-09-03
  • "The contact's daughter owns a 2014 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds, failed to accelerate while turning, and shuddered abnormally. The RPM…"
    Suspension, Engine, Powertrain · filed 2026-08-24
  • "When continuing forward from a stop sign, the car has a slight shutter when accelerating. This was confirmed by an independent service center. Has not been inspected by the manufacturer. No visual warnings or prior…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-06-04
  • "We have had this car since 2017 and in that time the bearings have had to be replaced 3 times and about to be a 4th. Considering that your tire can come completely off while driving shouldn’t this be a recall? 1st…"
    Suspension · filed 2026-02-16
  • "Vehicle was involved in a frontal impact crash, passenger side airbag popped out of the dashboard, but did not inflate, causing significant injury to the passenger of the vehicle. A police report was filed, but it is…"
    Air bags · filed 2026-02-12

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD 4 stars 3 stars 4 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Versa 1.6L, 4-cyl Automatic 4-speed Front-wheel drive 26 35 30 MPG $2150
Versa 1.6L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 31 39 35 MPG $1850
Versa 1.6L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed Front-wheel drive 27 35 30 MPG $2150

Specs and fitment

Second generation (N17 sedan), 2012–2019
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.

Compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Nissan Versa reliable?

The 2014 Nissan Versa has 338 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 39 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Versa years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Accelerator pedal and Switch.

What are common problems with a 2014 Nissan Versa?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (134 of 338), then Engine (59) and Service brakes (47). Those filings include 37 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, 20 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Is the 2014 Nissan Versa more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Versa has 204 complaints, 18 per year, and the 2015 has 168 complaints, 21 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Nissan Versa been recalled?

The 2014 Nissan Versa has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Nissan Versa?

Owners have filed 338 complaints about the 2014 Nissan Versa with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Nissan Versa get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Nissan Versa is 31.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.