nissan Versa problems
0 safety recalls. 22 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.
Top trouble spots 2 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
I BOUGHT A USED 2019 NISSAN VERSA WITH 34, 213 MILES FROM ENTERPRISE CAR SALES ON 07/08/2020 AND AT 45,000 MILES ON 12/20/2020 ON MY WAY BACK FROM MYRTLE BEACH CAR DOES NOT WANT TO ACCELERATE AND OR CHANGE GEARS WHEN PRESSING DOWN ON THE GAS PEDAL. OUT OF TOWN MECHANIC LOOKED AT…
CAR IS HACKED THROUGH THE EMERGENCY S.O.S SYSTM. CAN HEAR PEOPLE EVERYDAY TALKING AND MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS. I CAN HEAR A DISPACTH WITH RAIDOS LIKE SECURITY OF SOME SORT. EVEN WHEN CAR BATTERY NOT IN CAR, HACKERS STILL ARE ABLE TO SPEAK THROUGH THE S.O.S WITHOUTH ME PUSHING…
STEERING CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. LETTER REGARDING THE MALFUNCTIONING OF GEAR SHIFTS, TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH DAMAGED BY 5 SPEED MANUAL NISSAN TRANSMISSION AND STOPPED MY ABILITY TO SHIFT GEARS FROM 5. NO GEARS WORKED I WAS TRAVELING ON ARIZONA HWY 60 WITH CARS GOING 75 MILES AN HOUR.…
I had a issue with transmission and went to a mechanic that stated it’s a problem with transmission informed that there was a recall for all Nissans
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Common questions
Is the 2019 Nissan Versa reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Nissan Versa is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2019 Nissan Versa?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 8 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Nissan Versa has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2019 Nissan Versa?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 22 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.