The Lemon Index
2021
2023Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 13,396 in the U.S. in 2022 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 14 complaints in its first 3 years.
14 owner complaints, first 3 years 30–35 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
What breaks most on the 2022 Nissan Versa
- Throttle body / loss of power8 complaints
Specific parts named in the 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Nissan Versa (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Has it ever braked hard for no reason? Ask whether the safety-system software was updated.
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Nissan's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 14 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
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.
Transmission problems in every Nissan Versa year →
Check engine light on? Codes owners of the Nissan Versa (2020–2024) name most: P2615 Camshaft Position Signal Output Circuit Low · P0101 Mass or Volume Air Flow Sensor A Range/Performance · P0012 A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded (Intake, Bank 1). Look up any code →
In owners' words
vehicle change to limp mode randomly. i need to stop turn all off wait 1 minute to restables the normal power on engine.
2022 Nissan Versa owner · NHTSA complaint 11656681
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 10.0M views · 2020–2025 Nissan Versa
Most-watched topics
- Heat, A/C & blend door110K views
How to replace a cabin air filter on a 2021 Nissan Versa. Don’t pay $99 at the dealership!West Chester Autos · 25K views · 5 videos - Infotainment, battery & electrical46K views
How To Replace 2020 - 2022 Nissan Versa Remote Key Fob Battery - Change Replacement Key BatteriesPYR Automotive · 31K views · 3 videos - Gauges, lights & wiring33K views
How To Reset Oil Life On 2020 - 2025 NISSAN VERSA - Clear Versa Oil Change Service Interval LightPYR Automotive · 15K views · 3 videos - Intake, EGR & engine sensors30K views
2019-2024 NISSAN VERSA 1.6L SV, Troubleshoot and Service Mass Air Flow, MAP sensors, and Air FilterPro Tips Plus · 20K views · 2 videos
Show 4 more
- Transmission & shifter15K views
2020 Nissan versa transmission fluid and filters changeFix It Daniel · 15K views - Spark plugs & ignition coils13K views
2019-2024 NISSAN VERSA 1.6L SV, Replace Spark Plugs and Inspect Coils (HR16DE)Pro Tips Plus · 13K views - Brakes & ABS12K views
2019-2024 NISSAN VERSA 1.6L SV, Replace Front Disc Pads and Rotors (HR16DE)Pro Tips Plus · 12K views - Oil changes & service9K views
2020 - 2024 Nissan versa oil changeJack In Trades · 9K views
Before you buy, watch
Should You Buy a 2024 Nissan Versa? Thorough Review By A MechanicThe Car Care Nut Reviews · 460K views
2025 Nissan Versa SV Review and Test Dive! Should you buy this or Nissan Sentra?Cars Unlocked · 47K views
2025 Nissan Sentra vs 2025 Nissan Versa Which One Should You Buy Full Comparison & Test Drive ReviewCars Unlocked · 37K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2022 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa 4 FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1,850–$2,150 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl.
Every Nissan Versa year. 2022 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 17 Nissan Versa years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2022 Nissan Versa reliable?
We can't score it: only 13,396 were sold in the U.S. in 2022 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2022 Nissan Versa problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (36%), engine (29%) and automatic emergency braking (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Nissan Versa have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Nissan Versa get?
30 to 35 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2022 Nissan Versa safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2022 Nissan Versa have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 36% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2022 Nissan Versa cost in fuel a year?
About $1,850 to $2,150 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 Nissan Versa have?
1.6L 4-cyl.
What Nissan Versa year is better than the 2022?
Nearby, the 2019 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a fifth as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner 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 years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works