2012 Nissan Versa vs 2012 Toyota Prius C
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Nissan Versa | 2012 Toyota Prius C |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 486 | 63 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 157 | 366 |
| Investigations | 7 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 40 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–33 | 50 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 63,000 mi | 52,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Versa | Toyota Prius C |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 167 | 7 |
| Power Train | 163 | 3 |
| Engine | 50 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 3 |
| Suspension | 28 | 0 |
| Steering | 24 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 33 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 27 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 16 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
2012 Nissan Versa
2012 Toyota Prius C
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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.