This page covers 1 recall, 167 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Nissan Versa.
29–34 mpg combined
6.9–8.1 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2015 Nissan Versa centers on the powertrain, with the CVT transmission drawing the most reports. Owners frequently describe the transmission failing to engage or losing forward motion entirely while driving, sometimes leaving the car rolling but unable to accelerate. A number of owners also report being stuck in a reduced-power or limp mode, where the vehicle won't exceed low speeds even after transmission service. Steering complaints make up the next significant cluster, with owners reporting the electric power steering warning light illuminating intermittently alongside a loss of assist, making the car noticeably harder to steer. That symptom tends to come and go rather than fail permanently. Airbag-related complaints also appear at a similar volume to steering, though the specific symptoms described there are less consistent across reports. A small number of owners mention the hood latch releasing unexpectedly at highway speed.
167
Total Complaints
18
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
14
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The center console trim panel may catch the driver's shoe, delaying movement from the accelerator to the brake pedal.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the console trim panel at no cost to correct the catching issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
