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2014 Nissan Versa problems

Owners filed 343 complaints about the 2014 Nissan Versa with NHTSA between Oct 2013 and Sep 2026. The most-cited component is power train (137).

Complaints
343
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
37
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
22
People reported injured
Deaths
1
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Power train137
  2. Engine60
  3. Service brakes47
  4. Air bags43
  5. Vehicle speed control42
  6. Electrical system28
  7. Structure20
  8. Steering18
  9. Fuel/propulsion system10
  10. Suspension8
  11. Seats4
  12. Wheels4
  13. Electronic stability control (esc)4
  14. Visibility/wiper4

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 8, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20136
201441
201541
201629
201735
201840
201952
202021
202129
202212
202318
20245
20255
20269

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Power train

137 reports2 crashes
“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 mechanic, and it was determined that the wheel bearing and continuously variable transmission (CVT) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 59,200.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 24, 2026Suspension, Engine, Power trainODI 11759129

Engine

60 reports
“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 not included for which I believe should have been. My current mileage to date is 35,600.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 4, 2026Power train, EngineODI 11742063

Service brakes

47 reports16 crashes
“Over the past 4 years I have delt with my 2014 Nissan Versa Note SV constantly stalling in the middle of the road. I have replaced the transmission, TCM, and brake light wiring harness. I have had the Nissan dealership assess my vehicle three different times for 3+ days. They have completed wiring diagnostics and determined that the brake light wiring harness is getting water into the wiring causing a short and blowing the #49 fuse under the hood that also operates the transmission CVT/TCM. Their solution was to replace the wiring harness. This was completed last week. It rained again the last couple days off and on. The fuse has blown again. This causes the vehicle to stall in the middle of the road. There is no advanced warning or messages that appear. The check engine light does not come on either. It is way too hot out for my new baby for the vehicle to stall and not be able to run. Cars begin honking and swerving around my vehicle. The vehicle has to be pushed out of the road. Fuse after fuse has been replaced. New light bulbs. New wiring harness and still the same outcome. Please help.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 3, 2024Power train, Electrical system, Service brakesODI 11598579

Air bags

43 reports22 crashes
“Vehicle was involved in a frontal impact crash, passenger side airbag popped out of the dashboard, but did not inflate, causing significant injury to the passenger of the vehicle. A police report was filed, but it is not available yet. It takes up to 10 business days from date of accident.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 12, 2026Air bagsCrash reportedODI 11717694

Vehicle speed control

42 reports5 crashes1 related recall
“My car has 2 codes, P285 and P0420. When i drive the car and accelerate the car starts to skip. At 1 point in time i was at a stop with my feet on the breaks and i tried to go once the light was green the car was not accelerating.!”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 19, 2026Power train, Vehicle speed control, EngineODI 11718988

Electrical system

28 reports1 fire1 related recall
“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 was 42,613. On January 1, 2023, the mileage was 34,483, and the Carfax Report indicated that due to mileage discrepancies, there was possible odometer fraud.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 3, 2026Electrical systemODI 11761945
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 8, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.