2012 Nissan Versa vs 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
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 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 486 | 499 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 157 | 1,479 |
| Investigations | 7 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 40 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–33 | 25–32 |
| Median reported mileage | 63,000 mi | 58,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 163 | 46 |
| Air Bags | 167 | 34 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 138 |
| Engine | 50 | 84 |
| Steering | 24 | 41 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 34 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 47 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 33 | 54 |
| Check engine light | 27 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 16 | 15 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 26 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 9 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
2012 Nissan Versa
2012 Volkswagen Jetta
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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.