Worst 2020 Nissan Versa Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Nissan Versa.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 15 | — | — | 49,185 mi | |
| ENGINE | 13 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | — | — | 5,149 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 10 | 2 | — | 16,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 10 | 2 | — | 3,180 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | — | — | 15,526 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 3 | — | 28,288 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | 33,442 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 178 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 1,300 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 9,998 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | 3,180 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | 1 | — | 66,685 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 178 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2020 Nissan Versa
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~184,840 vehicles.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Versa vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the fuel tank wall thickness may be insufficient, potentially causing a small hole in the tank seam area.
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