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All cars · Nissan Versa · 2014

2014 Nissan Versa. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index99100 = average car
Complaints152NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold139,781U.S. model year
Per 100K sold109complaints
Year rank#13 of 15#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.6L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD31 / 39 / 35Regular$1,800
1.6L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD27 / 35 / 30Regular$2,100
1.6L 4-cylAuto 4-spdFWD26 / 35 / 30Regular$2,100

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 8,900 and 81,500 miles. Median 50,000, from 246 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Transmission & drivetrain75,90039,000–98,80095
Engine46,5003,000–72,20046
Brakes17,800700–36,40040
Airbags31,0005,500–53,10029
Speed control14,7001,100–71,80032

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Brakes26%
Airbags22%
Transmission & drivetrain21%
Engine17%
Speed control14%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
34337120118

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 15V507000 Aug 2015 Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal

    Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles manufactured June 9, 2011, to March 11, 2015, and 2014-2015 Nissan Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to March 11, 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.

    Risk. A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the console trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

  • 15V418000 Jul 2015 Electrical System / Ignition / Switch

    Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Sedan vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, to January 29, 2014, 2013-2014 Cube vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 21, 2013, and 2013-2014 Juke vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 22, 2013. When exposed to hot temperatures, the affected vehicles have an engine start/stop button that may stick inside the button housing.

    Risk. If the engine start/stop button gets stuck in the housing, road vibrations may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the start/stop switch housing, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

  • 13V326000 Jul 2013 Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly

    Defect. Nissan is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, through July 5, 2013. The rear seat latch bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly, reducing their strength.

    Risk. If the rear seat latch bolts break, the rear seats may not perform as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to back seat occupants.

    Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat latch bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

  • 13V324000 Jul 2013 Structure / Body

    Defect. Nissan is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, through July 3, 2013. The lower body sill bolts may be missing or incorrectly torqued.

    Risk. Missing lower body bolts may affect the vehicle's integrity in the event of a rear impact, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install and tighten to specification the lower body sill bolts, as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021–
ClosedPedal operation interference20152015
ClosedExcessive brake pedal travel20142015
ClosedPedal operation interference20142015

Manufacturer communications 169

Nissan filed 169 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★☆★★★★☆
Nissan Versa Note 5 HB FWD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2011333999,730Electrical
2012118145113,327Transmission & drivetrain
20134971117,352Brakes
201499152139,781Brakes
201590127144,528Airbags
20163852132,214Airbags
20173441106,772Airbags

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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