2014 Nissan Versa problems and complaints

Owners have filed 338 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Nissan Versa. The most-reported areas: Power Train (134), Engine (59), Unknown Or Other (54).

Key takeaways

  • 338 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 37 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 22 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Power Train13440%
Engine5917%
Unknown Or Other5416%
Service Brakes5015%
Air Bags4313%
Vehicle Speed Control4012%
Electrical System278%
Structure206%
Steering185%
Fuel/Propulsion System93%
Suspension82%
Seats41%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2014 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD4/53/54/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Electrical System - filed 2026-09-03

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Nissan Versa. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 98,488. It was discovered from a Carfax Report that mileage in 2015 was 96,458, and in the same year in September that the mileage wa...

Suspension,engine,power Train - filed 2026-08-24

The contact's daughter owns a 2014 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds, failed to accelerate while turning, and shuddered abnormally. The RPM remained steady with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent...

Power Train,engine - filed 2026-06-04

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 my VIN number was no...

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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.