2013 Nissan Versa problems and complaints
Owners have filed 204 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Nissan Versa. The most-reported areas: Power Train (73), Service Brakes (34), Unknown Or Other (33).
Key takeaways
- 204 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 18 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 73 | 36% |
| Service Brakes | 34 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 33 | 16% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 13% |
| Engine | 26 | 13% |
| Air Bags | 22 | 11% |
| Structure | 18 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 6% |
| Steering | 8 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 3% |
| Suspension | 6 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-04-22
I purchased this vehicle from a private owner. I see that there was a recall on the transmission and since there are no recalls at the moment I believe the original owner must have had it repaired. I am having the same problem as the original recall with the transmission. Since it was a safety recall, I would think tha...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-01-08
The transmission hoses don't stay on well, I have had to take it to a specialist mechanic on two separate occasions because it's a CVT and no dip stick transmission. Reached 102,000 mi and transmission started to shutter and then 2 weeks later quit. Transmission stopped working January 6th 2026
Service Brakes - filed 2025-11-19
See attached document for complaint.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.