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2011 Nissan

Versa

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 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

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,100EPA, 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
32.3 mpg, reported by 3 driversabout 2.3 mpg above 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
61 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
102 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
2,535 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
94 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
14 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Optional
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
7
Owner complaints
268
Reported injuries
23
Theft rate
2.4 per 1,000 produced (CY 2011 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

  • AIR BAGS46%
  • SUSPENSION14%
  • STEERING6%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER6%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5%
  • ENGINE3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 326 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

  • PE15019opened May 13, 2015SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

    Front Coil Spring Fracture

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.