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All cars · Nissan Versa · 2022

2022 Nissan Versa. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints14NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain36%
Engine29%
Automatic emergency braking14%
Speed control14%
Fuel system14%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1400100

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Nissan Versa 4 FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.6L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD32 / 40 / 35Regular$1,800
1.6L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD27 / 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.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2020–2025 Nissan Versa, 10.0M views.

TopicVideosViews
Heat, A/C & blend door5110K
Infotainment, battery & electrical346K
Gauges, lights & wiring333K
Intake, EGR & engine sensors230K
Transmission & shifter115K
Spark plugs & ignition coils113K
Brakes & ABS112K
Oil changes & service19K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2019171266,596Transmission & drivetrain
2020623048,273Automatic emergency braking
2021362160,913Airbags
2022–14–Transmission & drivetrain
20231263724,807Engine
20242629642,589Engine
2025–1251,310Transmission & drivetrain

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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