2015 Nissan Versa vs 2016 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 | 2015 Nissan Versa | 2016 Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 168 | 79 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 164 | 139 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–34 | 29–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 48,000 mi | 36,662 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Versa | Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 47 | 20 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 20 |
| Engine | 26 | 10 |
| Steering | 20 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 24 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
2015 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.