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2015 Nissan Versa owner complaints

168 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

powertrain 5 complaints shown

45 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/27/2019 80,000 mi ODI #11291503.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Nissan versa. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly and, eventually, failed to start. The vehicle was taken to passport Nissan (5000 auth way, marlow heights, md) where it was diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 80,000.

12/23/2018 45,000 mi ODI #11163198.0

On both city streets and highways. Accelerator will stick and or clutch is not properly engaging as specific vehicle has a manual transmission. Causing the vehicles RPM to go up higher then recommended.

12/20/2018 64,000 mi ODI #11162798.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Nissan versa. While driving various speeds, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle bucked and shuddered. The vehicle was taken to reed Nissan (3776 w. Colonial dr, orlando, fl) where it was diagnosed that an engine sensor was faulty. The sensor was replaced, but the bucking continued. Also, the vehicle would not accelerate above 30 MPH. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.

12/11/2018 65,000 mi ODI #11160656.0

I bought this versa brand new at the dealership. After a year from the purchase date the dealer went out of business and was bought out. The first year I had it I came in often with transmission problems, but was told it was nothing and to give it more gas when it acted like it was having troubles. Everytime I went for an oil change, even my first oil change, they would come back with 600 dollars worth of filters or the brake fluid needed to be changed. I quit going there for my car, because of the constant pressure to spend money on issues I wasnt having. They never wanted to look at the transmission or anything. Now after 65k the transmission has been replaced, my running taillights do not work, some unknown electrical issue, and the car just turns off on it's own with no warning. Before

12/09/2019 56,000 mi ODI #11288040.0

Having problem stopping my car in wet or snowy weather. Anti-lock breaks not working correctly. There is a recall for my year but when I do a search it says there are zero recalls for my vehicle. Transmission does nit shift properly.

airbags 4 complaints shown

24 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/18/2018 ODI #11162229.0

Nissan Infiniti class action settlement takata airbag

11/29/2018 93,000 mi Crash ODI #11154678.0

While driving home from work a deer ran in front of my vehicle and at 62 MPH on a highway my car collided with a deer. As you will see the damage done to my car the car is a possible totaled vehicle. My concern was my air bags did not deploy on this kind of impact. I was told by Nissan they are not made to deploy upon impact buy only by the deceleration of my car. This does not seem to be accurate to me in the fact that it was over a 200 pound animal and my engine was pushed back into the firewall, lost my breaks in the road, and as you can see there is a lot of damage done to the care. I called Nissan to express my concern of this and they said it is normal and the air bags would have caused more damage to me then the impact. I feel they are blowing off something that could be a safety is

11/28/2019 50,573 mi ODI #11282789.0

Seat belt light and air bag light never goes off even when after buckled in

11/24/2017 ODI #11048252.0

Passenger air bag light goes on sometimes when passenger is in the seat. It should be off indicates passenger air bag will not work. It goes off after 2-3 miles it has been happening on and off for a year

other 2 complaints shown

12/31/2015 ODI #10817145.0

I have a Nissan versa sl model, the trunk does not close properly. Everyday I have trouble closing the trunk of my car, the car makes a beeping sound alarming me that my trunk is open, I try closing it and it will not latch on. The only way I can close it, is if I have the car door open. So I close the trunk first, then I close the car door in order for my trunk to close. This is an issue and very annoying. Please recall the trunk latch.

12/17/2018 90,000 mi ODI #11161983.0

The vehicle stopped suddenly in the middle of the street while being driven. The vehicle sometimes stalls when attempting to drive.

brakes 2 complaints shown

11 total in this category · severe · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
12/22/2021 ODI #11444693.0

Abs light turn on and it’s malfunctioning

12/14/2016 ODI #10935689.0

2015 Nissan versa. Consumer writes in regards to unprofessional service at dealership with recall notice 15v-507 issues. *smd

electrical 2 complaints shown

9 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/14/2025 ODI #11704982.0

My skid mark symbol comes on, does not go off until 2or 3 days later. My Nissan will not accelerate over 20 miles per hour. I have had mu vehicle checked several times at the Grainger Nissan dealership several times within the past 4 years after they installed a new transmission. They found and corrected other issues, but not what causes the traction lights to come on and decrease speed causing me to have to use flashers and bike lanes where ever available until I get home. Independent mechanics have checked, knocked off traction light. It only comes on again. I have another mechanic at Precision Tune to check it out tomorrow. The last date of this occurrence was 12/ 08/2025

12/14/2018 96,000 mi ODI #11161328.0

Ignition switch failure and key cannot be removed. Car can be difficult to shut off and steering wheel can be difficult to put into lock position. Safety concern with parking and leaving key in all the time (especially with small children).

body 2 complaints shown

10 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,500 · see body cluster analysis →
12/08/2017 33,000 mi ODI #11053534.0

Me and my family were inside the house and heard an explosion. We ran outside and noticed that the passenger side tire exploded and blew the tire well and fender off. The vehicle was just sitting in the yard. I called the ouachita parish sheriff's office. A deputy came out and determined that there was no criminal activity. I filed and auto insurance claim and have to wait up to 48 hours for a response.

11/23/2014 ODI #10660338.0

Gas door release is immediately next to hood release with no distinguishing tactile differences. Hood release was accidentally pulled, along with gas door release. Car was driven from station and, after hitting bump in road, was released. Fortunately, speed wasn't great enough for the hood to fly back into windshield. Design and location of controls is a serious problem with this vehicle. *tr

steering 1 complaint shown

20 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/28/2022 ODI #11499285.0

the power steering system in my Nissan Versa has put me at risk it must be repaired because it is part of the recall car affected

cruise control 1 complaint shown

8 total in this category · critical · avg repair $600 · see cruise control cluster analysis →
11/25/2015 7,000 mi ODI #10806812.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Nissan versa. The contact stated that while accelerating to 65 MPH, the vehicle continued to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was slightly released. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.

Showing 300 of 168 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Nissan/Versa#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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