Complaints
113
per 10K Sold
8.6
US Sales
132,214
Crashes
16
Fires
1
Injuries
19
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2016 Nissan Versa Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#120 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:27,922 mi
Crash-related:8
#219 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:75,603 mi
#310 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:64,255 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Nissan Versa.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 20 | 8 | — | 27,922 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 19 | — | — | 75,603 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 10 | — | — | 64,255 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | 3 | 1 | 21,594 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | 1 | — | 12,030 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | 46,600 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | 1 | — | 9,230 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Cvt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Throttle:Throttle Position Sensor (Tps) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
20
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,922
Transmission / Drivetrain
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,603
Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,255
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
21,594
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,030
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,600
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
9,230
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Cvt
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Throttle:Throttle Position Sensor (Tps)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2016 Nissan Versa — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 Nissan Versa reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Nissan Versa has 113 NHTSA complaints, 16 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 20 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Nissan Versa?
Top reported problems: Airbags (20 complaints, avg 27,922 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (19 complaints, avg 75,603 mi); Engine Problems (10 complaints, avg 64,255 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2016 Nissan Versa?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 42,492 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2016 Nissan Versa?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Nissan Versa include 16 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 19 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2016 Nissan Versa have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2016 Nissan Versa as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2016 Nissan Versa?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Versa reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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