Problems · NHTSA complaints
2015 Nissan Versa problems
Owners filed 255 complaints about the 2015 Nissan Versa with NHTSA between Jul 2014 and Nov 2026. The most-cited component is power train (68).
Complaints
255
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
26
Reported by owners
Fires
4
Reported by owners
Injuries
29
People reported injured
Deaths
1
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Power train68
- Engine37
- Air bags36
- Vehicle speed control31
- Electrical system29
- Steering28
- Service brakes25
- Structure18
- Electronic stability control (esc)18
- Fuel/propulsion system16
- Suspension12
- Wheels10
- Seat belts7
- Latches/locks/linkages3
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
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
5
25
23
34
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44
37
14
12
3
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5
View as table
| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 5 |
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.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Power train
68 reports1 crash1 fire
“The vehicle experienced a failure of the transmission/CVT transmission system and is available for inspection upon request. Prior to the failure, the vehicle began showing symptoms including hesitation while accelerating, jerking, slipping between gears, and delayed response when pressing the gas pedal beginning around February 2026. Warning indicators and abnormal driving behavior continued leading up to the complete failure. The issue placed my safety and the safety of others at risk because the vehicle unexpectedly lost power and struggled to accelerate in traffic, increasing the risk of a collision. The problem has been confirmed by a dealership/independent mechanic after inspection of the vehicle. The vehicle and transmission system have also been inspected by service professionals, and documentation of the diagnosis is available if needed.”
Engine
37 reports
“The contact's brother rented a 2015 Nissan Versa Note through Turo. The contact stated that while her brother was driving at approximately 15 MPH in a tunnel, the transmission was slipping, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, and the vehicle unexpectedly rolled backwards while on an incline. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The renter contacted the company, which stated that it was normal for the engine light to be illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.”
Air bags
36 reports16 crashes
“Car was in park and idling in my driveway. I stepped out of it and closed my driver's side door when all of my side airbags deployed. There were no warning lights on prior to failure. Fortunately no one was in the car at the time, but otherwise we could have been injured by the impact of the airbag deploying. Inspection has not yet occurred. Waiting to hear from my insurance company so I know where I can take it.”
Vehicle speed control
31 reports2 crashes1 fire1 related recall
“My skid mark symbol comes on, does not go off until 2or 3 days later. My Nissan will not accelerate over 20 miles per hour. I have had mu vehicle checked several times at the Grainger Nissan dealership several times within the past 4 years after they installed a new transmission. They found and corrected other issues, but not what causes the traction lights to come on and decrease speed causing me to have to use flashers and bike lanes where ever available until I get home. Independent mechanics have checked, knocked off traction light. It only comes on again. I have another mechanic at Precision Tune to check it out tomorrow. The last date of this occurrence was 12/ 08/2025”
Electrical system
29 reports1 crash3 fires
“The contact owned a 2015 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that her vehicle had caught fire while parked in her driveway. The contact stated that the fire department was called and extinguished the fire. The contact was unsure if the fire department used water or chemicals to extinguish the fire. The contact was not advised as to the cause of the fire. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The contact had informed her insurance provider, who declared the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.”
Steering
28 reports1 crash
“The PS warning light has been coming on intermittently. The power steering goes out and the vehicle is hard to steer. My safety and others are put at risk if I lose power steering. We have done research online and plan to take it to a dealership to confirm the exact issue. The PS warning light has come on a few times over the last several months and the power steering comes and goes.”
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.