2012 Honda Accord vs 2012 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 | 2012 Honda Accord | 2012 Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 372 | 486 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 50 | 157 |
| Investigations | 1 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–27 | 27–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 36,000 mi | 63,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 56 | 167 |
| Power Train | 27 | 163 |
| Engine | 43 | 50 |
| Steering | 51 | 24 |
| Seats | 64 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 36 | 29 |
| Electrical System | 31 | 34 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 10 |
| Stalling | 11 | 33 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 24 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 27 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 16 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
2012 Honda Accord
2012 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.