Worst 2021 Nissan Versa Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Nissan Versa.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | 1 | — | 37,510 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 3 | — | 6,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 4 | 2 | — | 3,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 2 | — | 6,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS | 1 | — | — | 21 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2021 Nissan Versa
8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~216,658 vehicles.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
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.
Other Nissan Versa Years
Wider context: See the full Nissan Versa reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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