MYRModel Year Report

2013 Nissan Versa

● Typical for this model
2013 Nissan Versa
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
204
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2013

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

36% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 354 complaints 2007 2008: 381 complaints 2009: 504 complaints 2010: 269 complaints 2010 2011: 269 complaints 2012: 485 complaints 2013: 204 complaints 2013 204 2014: 206 complaints 2015: 168 complaints 2016: 81 complaints 2016 2017: 62 complaints 2018: 57 complaints 2019: 24 complaints 2019 2020: 64 complaints 2021: 31 complaints 2022: 20 complaints 2022 2023: 37 complaints 2024: 96 complaints 2025: 12 complaints 2025
2007: 354 complaints 2007 2008: 381 complaints 2009: 504 complaints 2009 2010: 269 complaints 2011: 269 complaints 2011 2012: 485 complaints 2013: 204 complaints 2013 204 2014: 206 complaints 2015: 168 complaints 2015 2016: 81 complaints 2017: 62 complaints 2017 2018: 57 complaints 2019: 24 complaints 2019 2020: 64 complaints 2021: 31 complaints 2021 2022: 20 complaints 2023: 37 complaints 2023 2024: 96 complaints 2025: 12 complaints 2025
2007: 354 complaints 2007 2008: 381 complaints 2008 2009: 504 complaints 2009 2010: 269 complaints 2010 2011: 269 complaints 2011 2012: 485 complaints 2012 2013: 204 complaints 2013 204 2014: 206 complaints 2014 2015: 168 complaints 2015 2016: 81 complaints 2016 2017: 62 complaints 2017 2018: 57 complaints 2018 2019: 24 complaints 2019 2020: 64 complaints 2020 2021: 31 complaints 2021 2022: 20 complaints 2022 2023: 37 complaints 2023 2024: 96 complaints 2024 2025: 12 complaints 2025

2013: 204 complaints

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YearComplaints
2007354
2008381
2009504
2010269
2011269
2012485
2013204
2014206
2015168
201681
201762
201857
201924
202064
202131
202220
202337
202496
202512

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

36% · 73 reports

Most commonly citing cvt.

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The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-22

Service brakes

17% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-19

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. When the vehicle reached a complete stop and the brake pedal was applied, the vehicle rolled forward. As a result, the contact was involved in a fender bender.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-23

I was driving on interstate 55 south. I heard a pop on the driver's side and the car crossed over into the passing lane and hit the rail. I lost all control of the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-10

Vehicle speed control

13% · 27 reports
CRASHINJURY

Engine

13% · 26 reports
CRASH

Air bags

11% · 22 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Takata recall. I believe my car is included in the recall. It is a Nissan Versa 2013. The airbag light had recently started flashing without anything major happening to the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-01

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 Nissan Versa. While driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a john deere tractor and a lamp post. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-08

Tamara recall: I was driving at night & a deer ran in front of my car & the front bumper & rt headlight had to be replaced on my 2013 Nissan, Versa. My insurance pd it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-07

Safety timeline

1 recall · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2014-05-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-05-13 Excessive Brake Pedal Travel
  2. I
    2014-06-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-04-27 Pedal Operation Interference
  3. I
    2015-04-01Engineering analysisClosed 2015-09-01 Pedal Operation Interference
  4. R
    2015-09-14Service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control15V507000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles manufactured June 9, 2011, to March 11, 2015, and 2014-2015 Nissan Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to March 11, 2015.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the console trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2013 Nissan Versa — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 73 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 34 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 27 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V507000 · Service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Nissan Versa reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Nissan Versa is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Versa?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Versa have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.