2014 Nissan Versa vs 2014 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 | 2014 Nissan Versa | 2014 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 205 | 386 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 156 | 1,535 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–35 | 25–44 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 59,768 mi | 57,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 81 | 73 |
| Engine | 36 | 108 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 94 |
| Air Bags | 24 | 37 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 18 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 38 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 | 11 |
| Steering | 10 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 33 | 40 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 15 |
| Brake problems | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 24 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 12 |
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.