2012 Nissan Versa vs 2012 Toyota Corolla
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 Nissan Versa | 2012 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 486 | 445 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 157 | 350 |
| Investigations | 7 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 40 | 41 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–33 | 29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 63,000 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Versa | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 167 | 370 |
| Power Train | 163 | 8 |
| Engine | 50 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 16 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 13 |
| Steering | 24 | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 11 |
| Structure | 18 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 33 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 27 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 16 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
2012 Nissan Versa
2012 Toyota Corolla
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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.