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2012 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

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
37 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$1,900EPA, 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
33.3 mpg, reported by 6 driversabout 0.3 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
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
2,297 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
11
Owner complaints
485
Reported injuries
31
Theft rate
1.8 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 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 BAGS25%
  • POWER TRAIN24%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%
  • ENGINE7%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 668 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

  • PE16013opened Sep 28, 2016AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

    Inadvertent Curtain and Seat Air Bag

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

    Front Coil Spring Fracture

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

    Pedal Operation Interference

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

    Pedal Operation Interference

  • PE12023opened Aug 15, 2012AIR BAGS

    SRS Warning Light Illumination

  • EQ12002opened Feb 14, 2012AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

    Autoliv Air Bag Propellant Mixture

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.