The Lemon Index2025 Nissan Versa.
The 2025 Nissan Versa has too few complaints to score: 12 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 30 to 35 mpg combined. The best Nissan Versa year is 2019.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 12 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Versa year. 2025 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.
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.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1850–2150 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Water accumulating on plastic valve cover in recessed areas exposing metal fasteners to corrosion. Metal fasteners showing sings of corrosion.
2025 Nissan Versa owner · NHTSA complaint 11764571
More owner reports
I had experienced a power loss. I could not go over 50 mph on the highway. I'm a new driver so I believe this was because I've been stalling it quite a bit and restarting the car.
NHTSA complaint 11645733
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Nissan Versa reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 12 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2025 Nissan Versa problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (33%), engine (25%) and automatic emergency braking (25%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Versa have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Nissan Versa get?
30 to 35 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 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 2025 Nissan Versa have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 33% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2025 Nissan Versa cost in fuel a year?
About $1850 to $2150 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Nissan Versa have?
1.6L 4-cyl.
What Nissan Versa year is better than the 2025?
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