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2013 Nissan

Versa

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L

Nissan Versa: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
40 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
35 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$1,800EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
262 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
9/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
33.4 mpg, reported by 2 driversabout 1.6 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
169 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
59 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
102 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
2,379 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
90 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
15 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
1
Owner complaints
204
Reported injuries
13
Theft rate
2.7 per 1,000 produced (CY 2013 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN25%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER11%
  • SERVICE BRAKES11%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL9%
  • ENGINE9%
  • AIR BAGS8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 292 total.

Nissan Versa: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  • EA15003opened Apr 1, 2015VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

    Pedal Operation Interference

  • PE14018opened Jun 24, 2014VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

    Pedal Operation Interference

  • PE14014opened May 20, 2014SERVICE BRAKES

    Excessive Brake Pedal Travel

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

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.