The Lemon Index2015 Nissan Versa.
The 2015 Nissan Versa is about average by owner complaints: 127 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 90, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 29 to 34 mpg combined. The best Nissan Versa year is 2019.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 254 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Versa year. 2015 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 16K to 70K miles on the car (177 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 41K–79K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 26K–63K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 13K–60K miles
Recalls 2
- 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.
- latches/locks/linkages 2015
In the affected vehicles, the driver side front and rear doors may not fully latch.
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 175 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
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 $1900–2200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Front passenger airbag is forced disabled with passenger of 100lbs. Occuring constantly since car purchase. Bought new car. Reported to the dealer but was assured everything is ok. Problem still persist.
2015 Nissan Versa owner · NHTSA complaint 10995412
More owner reports
Sensor on front passenger seat does not recognize adult passenger. Taken to dealer in past who said there was no problem.
NHTSA complaint 10943719
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NHTSA complaint 11162229
Quick answers
Is the 2015 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 90; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Versa year by this measure is 2019.
What are the most common 2015 Nissan Versa problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (18%), transmission & drivetrain (17%) and speed control (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Versa have?
2 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 2015 Nissan Versa get?
29 to 34 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 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 2015 Nissan Versa problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 16,200 and 70,900 miles. The middle report was at 45,000 miles, from 177 complaints.
Does the 2015 Nissan Versa have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 17% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Nissan Versa cost in fuel a year?
About $1900 to $2200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Nissan Versa have?
1.6L 4-cyl.
What Nissan Versa year is better than the 2015?
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