2025 Nissan Versa reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2025 Nissan Versa holds 12 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 6 per year. It is too early to rank against other Versa years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (4 of 12), then Engine (3) and Forward collision avoidance (2). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
The 2024 Versa has 95 complaints, 32 per year.
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 2025 Nissan Versa. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (12 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Water accumulating on plastic valve cover in recessed areas exposing metal fasteners to corrosion. Metal fasteners showing sings of corrosion."
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"When the vehicle was first purchased , the unit was test driven and liked it. vehicle was purchased new around end of XXXearly XXX, when they told us the vehicle was ready for pick up we went to pick it up and as soon…"
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"Sudden total loss of power while driving. Multiple lights on dash immediately, at least 5 different lights on dash with message that says check manual. Daughter stranded in the road at 10:30pm. Good Samaritan helped to…"
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"Vehicle engine and all electrical shut-off, at intersection of XXX. in [XXX] on February 4th (on or before 6:57 AM MST) where the hazard lights failed to come on. My further answers to the questions above as…"
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"The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended and made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was driven to the…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2025 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 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 |
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| Versa | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 32 | 40 | 35 MPG | $1850 |
| Versa | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Manual 5-speed | Front-wheel drive | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG | $2150 |
Specs and fitment
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Nissan Versa reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2025 Nissan Versa holds 12 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 6 per year. It is too early to rank against other Versa years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2025 Nissan Versa?
The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (4 of 12), then Engine (3) and Forward collision avoidance (2). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2025 Nissan Versa more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2024 Versa has 95 complaints, 32 per year.
Has the 2025 Nissan Versa been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2025 Nissan Versa.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Nissan Versa?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2025 Nissan Versa with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2025 Nissan Versa get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 Nissan Versa is 32.5 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.