2011 Nissan Versa vs 2013 Nissan Versa
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Nissan Versa | 2013 Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 268 | 204 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 108 | 160 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 2/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 30–35 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,800 mi | 59,938 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Versa | Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 151 | 22 |
| Power Train | 8 | 73 |
| Suspension | 46 | 6 |
| Engine | 11 | 26 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 32 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 27 |
| Steering | 21 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 12 | 10 |
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 18 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 20 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 10 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 6 |
2011 Nissan Versa
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.