2016 Nissan Versa: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
79
Complaints
0
Recalls
13
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
16
Injuries
286.1
Severity index
Severity index 286.1 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 140 2016 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2016 Nissan Versa ranks 2 of 140 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 99% of its model-year peers. See the full 2016 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 20 | 25.3% |
| AIR BAGS | 20 | 25.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 16 | 20.3% |
| ENGINE | 10 | 12.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 11.4% |
| STEERING | 7 | 8.9% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | 7.6% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 7.6% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 20 of 79 complaints (25.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.