The Lemon Index2014 Nissan Versa.
The 2014 Nissan Versa is about average by owner complaints: 152 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 99, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 30 to 35 mpg combined. The best Nissan Versa year is 2019.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 343 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Versa year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 8K to 81K miles on the car (246 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 39K–98K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 3K–72K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 0K–36K miles
Recalls 4
- speed control 2015
The affected vehicles have a center console trim panel that may catch the driver's shoe and delay the transition from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal.
- electrical 2015
When exposed to hot temperatures, the affected vehicles have an engine start/stop button that may stick inside the button housing.
- seats 2013
The rear seat latch bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly, reducing their strength.
Show all 4 recalls
- body structure 2013
The lower body sill bolts may be missing or incorrectly torqued.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 169 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been…
- Sentra, versa sedan, and versa note; cvt fluid leak service information service information…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- ClosedPedal operation interference2015
- ClosedExcessive brake pedal travel2014–2015
- ClosedPedal operation interference2014–2015
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Versa Note 5 HB FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1850–2150 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Rear ended the vehicle in front of me at 30 mph causing total loss of vehicle, airbags did not deploy.
2014 Nissan Versa owner · NHTSA complaint 10730401
More owner reports
Step daughter stated brake pedal went completely to the floor without engaging the brakes causing her to crash into the back of another vehicle.
NHTSA complaint 10704166
"takata recall" my passenger airbags lights come on and off. It's never been involved in a accident. Also while driving my car make nose like it a motorcycle get louder when I accelerate. I had my car for 6 months now.
NHTSA complaint 10946282
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Nissan Versa reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 99; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Versa year by this measure is 2019.
What are the most common 2014 Nissan Versa problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (26%), airbags (22%) and transmission & drivetrain (21%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Nissan Versa have?
4 safety recalls (latest: speed control). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Nissan Versa get?
30 to 35 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Nissan Versa safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2014 Nissan Versa problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 8,900 and 81,500 miles. The middle report was at 50,000 miles, from 246 complaints.
Does the 2014 Nissan Versa have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 21% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2014 Nissan Versa cost in fuel a year?
About $1850 to $2150 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Nissan Versa have?
1.6L 4-cyl.
What Nissan Versa year is better than the 2014?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2019, 2010 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works