2014 Nissan Versa engine problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2014 Nissan Versa — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When continuing forward from a stop sign, the car has a slight shutter when accelerating. This was confirmed by an independent service center. Has not been inspected by the manufacturer. No visual warnings or prior symptoms. There was a recall for this particular issue for a 2014 Nissan Versa, but…”
filed Jun 4, 2026
“The first incident, my car shut off as I was driving down the road. I had to put it in park in the middle of the road, start the car, and floor it to get there car to go. The second incident was after I took it in to Nissan. They said it was fixed, and two days after I picked it up, the car shut…”
filed Jun 17, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Versa years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Versa | 52 | 56% |
| 2023 Versa | 23 | 62% |
| 2022 Versa | 6 | 30% |
| 2021 Versa | 5 | 16% |
| 2020 Versa | 14 | 22% |
| 2019 Versa | 3 | 13% |
| 2018 Versa | 14 | 26% |
| 2017 Versa | 8 | 13% |
| 2016 Versa | 10 | 13% |
| 2015 Versa | 26 | 15% |
| 2013 Versa | 26 | 13% |
| 2012 Versa | 50 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Nissan Versa
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.