The Lemon Index

All cars · Nissan Versa · 2025

2025 Nissan Versa. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints12NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold51,310U.S. model year
Per 100K sold23complaints

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.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain33%
Engine25%
Automatic emergency braking25%
Backup camera17%
Speed control8%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1220101

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 2

Nissan filed 2 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

Crash ratings by version

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

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
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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