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2025 Nissan Versa problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (3) · Engine (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

100 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

Compared against other Nissan Versa model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

12
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (2)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl

Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl

What owners report

2026-09-15 · Power Train

“water accumulating on plastic valve cover in recessed areas exposing metal fasteners to corrosion. metal fasteners showing sings of corrosion.…”

2026-07-07 · Power Train

“when the vehicle was first purchased , the unit was test driven and liked it. vehicle was purchased new around end of xxxearly xxx, when they told us the vehicle was ready for pick up we went to pick it up and as soon as we drove it out of the lot the unit broke down the transmission would not go into gear the shop is calling it limb mode. so w…”

2026-07-04 · Power Train

“sudden total loss of power while driving. multiple lights on dash immediately, at least 5 different lights on dash with message that says check manual. daughter stranded in the road at 10:30pm. good samaritan helped to push vehicle while directing traffic to not get hit. towing to dealer asap since it will not move. it will start, but won't pul…”

2026-03-30 · Electrical System

“vehicle engine and all electrical shut-off, at intersection of xxx. in [xxx] on february 4th (on or before 6:57 am mst) where the hazard lights failed to come on. my further answers to the questions above as [jhh]answer[/jhh]: what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? [jhh]the engine, an…”

2026-03-25 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 13 mi

“the contact owns a 2025 nissan versa. the contact stated that while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended and made an abnormal sound. the vehicle was driven to the nearest family member's residence due to safety concerns. the contact stated that while attempting to drive from a complete stop, the ac…”

2026-03-23 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings · 💥 crash

“when making a left hand turn the was a vehicle way behind the line. my car stopped suddenly and i couldn’t move i was stuck next thing i know the other vehicle collided with me. this vehicles auto braking is very dangerous leading to crash! i could not avoid the speeding car coming towards me i was paralyzed from this matter and then the vehicle ha…”

2026-02-23 · Engine · 13 mi

“the contact owns a 2025 nissan versa. the contact stated that during cold starts, the vehicle was jerking and vibrating abnormally. after the engine had warmed up, the jerking and vibration were self-corrected, but the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. the vehicle was taken back to the local dealer on several occasions, but the cause of the fa…”

2026-01-17 · Steering · 💥 crash

“vehicle: 2025 nissan versa mileage: 276 date: 01/17/26 location: my home in winston salem nc warning lights: none observed / unknown while reversing to park, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering and braking assistance at the same time. the steering became extremely hard to turn, and the brakes did not stop the vehicle. i lost control, and the …”

2025-08-11 · Engine · 3,800 mi

“the contact owns a 2025 nissan versa. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. the contact stated the vehicle failed to exceed 45 mph. no warning lights were illuminated. the contact stated the vehicle lost motive power and the vehicle …”

2025-05-18 · Visibility/Wiper

“my windshield started to crack from the very bottom middle (just above the hood) and made its way up and splintered in multiple directions rapidly. i believe it's maybe heat related (probably defective) because i can't find an impact spot if it was a rock or something similar. i can feel the crack on the outside of the windshield at the very bottom…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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