Nissan

Versa

Compact Cars · model years 2010 to 2025

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The verdict

Best year: 2025. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 51; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2.

Worst year: 2010. complaints: 267, about 2.1x this model's typical 128; recalls: 8, about 4x this model's typical 2.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Nissan Versa
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2010	5Gas	28	no data	$2,200	8	267	2 (1 open)	AIR BAGS 39%, SUSPENSION 21%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%
complaints: 267, about 2.1x this model's typical 128 recalls: 8, about 4x this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 2.0 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	5Gas	28	no data	$2,200	7	268	2 (1 open)	AIR BAGS 46%, SUSPENSION 14%, STEERING 6%
complaints: 268, about 2.1x this model's typical 128 recalls: 7, about 3.5x this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 23 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 2.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	5Gas	30	no data	$2,100	11	485	7 (1 open)	AIR BAGS 25%, POWER TRAIN 24%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 8%
complaints: 485, about 3.8x this model's typical 128 recalls: 11, about 5.5x this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 31 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.8 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	3Gas	30	no data	$2,100	1	204	4 (1 open)	POWER TRAIN 25%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%, SERVICE BRAKES 11%
complaints: 204, about 2.7x this model's typical 77 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 13 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 2.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	3Gas	30	no data	$2,100	2	336	4 (1 open)	POWER TRAIN 27%, ENGINE 12%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%
complaints: 336, about 4.4x this model's typical 77 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 22 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 2.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	3Gas	30	no data	$2,100	1	168	2 (1 open)	POWER TRAIN 18%, ENGINE 10%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10%
complaints: 168, about 2.2x this model's typical 77 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 26 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 7 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	3Gas	30	no data	$2,100	0	0	1 (1 open)	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 77 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 87 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	3Gas	30	no data	$2,100	3	62	1 (1 open)	AIR BAGS 16%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%
complaints: 62, below this model's typical 77 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 49 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	3Gas	30	109	$2,100	2	54	1 (1 open)	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%, ENGINE 16%, AIR BAGS 15%
complaints: 54, below this model's typical 77 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 10 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 57 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	2Gas	32	109	$1,975	1	23	0	POWER TRAIN 26%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%, ENGINE 7%
complaints: 23, below this model's typical 51 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 82 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	2Gas	32.5	122	$1,950	2	61	0	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 15%, POWER TRAIN 14%, ENGINE 12%
complaints: 61, above this model's typical 51 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 Score: 59 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	2Gas	32.5	122	$1,950	3	31	1	POWER TRAIN 17%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, AIR BAGS 10%
complaints: 31, below this model's typical 51 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 63 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	2Gas	32.5	no data	$1,950	0	0	1	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 51 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	2Gas	32.5	122	$1,950	1	37	1	ENGINE 32%, POWER TRAIN 21%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 18%
complaints: 37, below this model's typical 51 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 Score: 79 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	2Gas	32.5	122	$1,950	1	92	1	ENGINE 33%, POWER TRAIN 22%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%
complaints: 92, about 1.8x this model's typical 51 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 Score: 51 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	2Gas	32.5	122	$1,950	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 51 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 28 to 2025: 32.5

Owner complaints2010: 267 to 2025: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Nissan Versa to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.