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2024 Nissan Versa problems

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A typical year for this model

The 2024 Nissan Versa sits mid-pack among Versa years: 156 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 156, with a single recall and one closed investigation.

Engine leads the complaint categories with 52 reports (33% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

156

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2024 compare to other Versa years?

Versa NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted672 complaints2007: 447 complaints2008: 461 complaints2009: 614 complaints2010: 337 complaints2011: 327 complaints2012: 672 complaints2013: 294 complaints2014: 302 complaints2015: 261 complaints2016: 113 complaints2017: 94 complaints2018: 86 complaints2019: 44 complaints2020: 118 complaints2021: 53 complaints2022: 29 complaints2023: 72 complaints2024: 156 complaints2025: 15 complaints
Versa NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Nissan Versa problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine5233%
Transmission3422%
Speed Control2013%
Other1610%
Electrical System1510%
Fuel System106%
Brakes21%
Airbags11%
Seat Belts11%
Latches & Locks11%
Lighting11%
Body & Structure11%
Suspension11%
Steering11%

Does the 2024 Nissan Versa have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V154000AirbagsFebruary 27, 2024 · 351 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

Consequence

An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“Rod, piston breaks and punctures tire after losing ability to steer, accelerate, brake. MANUFACTURER DEFECT/RECALL on stated parts not revealed until after car crashed. No test drive given. Car began experiencing horrible loud banging noise immediately after leaving dealership. WAS NOT OFFERED TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 28, 2025 · crash

“This vehicle came with a 5-speed manual transmission. I am still learning how to drive a stick shift well, and on my way home from the dealer there were several instances of me stalling the engine due to letting the clutch out too fast. In several of these cases, when I restarted the engine, it…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 26, 2023

“Intermittently the car will not accelerate when needed. It becomes excrutiatingly and terrifyingly slow. This is life-threating when coming into highway speed traffic from an exit ramp. On the highway, I've had cars slam on brakes behind me as I tried to accelerate from traffic lights. I saw no…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · August 16, 2024

“Turning on my vehicle I had extreme loss of power. I will be taking it to the dealer tomorrow. It would not accelerate past 55 miles per hour when the gas petal was pushed all the way to the floor. When I pulled over and turned the car off the vehicle ran fine with Normal power. This is a brand new…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 28, 2024

“The car went into limp home mode after it stalled. This is unsafe if I can't get up to speed on the highways because it puts me at risk of getting hit by other cars. I contacted the dealer about this, but they have not provided a fix yet. There were no warning lights, there was just reduced power.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 24, 2024

2024 Nissan Versa — common questions

Is the 2024 Nissan Versa reliable?

It is close to typical for the Versa: 156 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and 1 investigation on file.

What are the most common 2024 Versa problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (52 complaints), transmission (34 complaints), speed control (20 complaints).

Does the 2024 Nissan Versa have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2024 Nissan Versa. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2024 Nissan Versa under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Nissan Versa years should you avoid?

Based on 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 record among Versa years belongs to 2025.

How safe is the 2024 Nissan Versa?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2024 Nissan Versa earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.