2014 Chevrolet Sonic vs 2014 Nissan Versa
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 | 2014 Chevrolet Sonic | 2014 Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 149 | 205 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,505 | 156 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–32 | 30–35 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,750 mi | 59,768 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Sonic | Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 20 | 81 |
| Engine | 38 | 36 |
| Electrical System | 48 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 24 | 24 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 29 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 26 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 9 |
| Steering | 13 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 18 | 6 |
| Stalling | 15 | 33 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 8 |
2014 Chevrolet Sonic
2014 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.