Nissan Versa years to avoid
The Nissan Versa years to avoid are 2012, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2025 is the cleanest year on record.
4,516
Total complaints
27
Recall campaigns
2007–2025
Years covered
12
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Versa years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | High complaints + open investigation | 673 | |
| 2009 | High complaints + open investigation | 615 | |
| 2008 | High complaints + open investigation | 461 | |
| 2007 | High complaints + open investigation | 447 | |
| 2010 | High complaints + open investigation | 337 | |
| 2011 | High complaints + open investigation | 328 | |
| 2014 | High complaints + open investigation | 305 | |
| 2013 | High complaints + open investigation | 294 | |
| 2015 | High complaints + open investigation | 261 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 115 | |
| 2017 | Open safety investigation | 94 | |
| 2018 | Open safety investigation | 86 |
Every Versa year
Common questions
What are the worst Nissan Versa years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Versa years to avoid are 2012, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018. The cleanest year on record is 2025.
What is the best year for the Nissan Versa?
By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Versa years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Nissan Versa have?
Across all model years, the Versa has 27 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 4,516 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.