2015 Nissan Versa

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2015 Nissan Versa
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:40:23.733Z

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 PER YEAR

2015: 168 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	354
2008	381
2009	502
2010	267
2011	268
2012	485
2013	204
2014	205
2015	168
2016	79
2017	62
2018	54
2019	24
2020	63
2021	31
2022	18
2023	37
2024	93
2025	11

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 28%

28% of complaints: power train — 47 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

ENGINE 15%

15% of complaints: engine — 26 distinct reports on file.

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The vehicle engine stalled while driving in motion at approximately 65 miles per hour, and occasionally would stall without warning while waiting at a traffic light stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230921

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. TRAFFIC WAS SLOWING DOWN, I TOOK MY FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR TO SLOW WITH TRAFFIC AHEAD OF ME. THE CAR INFRONT OF ME STOPPED ABRUPTLY AND MY CAR WOULDN'T STOP. MY BRAKE PEDAL WA ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180714

NISSAN VERSA WAS STRUCK ON DRIVER SIDE FRONT BUMPER AND PANEL, THE WINDSHIELD AND BACK GLASS BLOWN OUT FROM IMPACT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150814

The vehicle engine stalled while driving in motion at approximately 65 miles per hour, and occasionally would stall without warning while waiting at a traffic light stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230921

STEERING 12%

12% of complaints: steering — 20 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20150401 — EA (closed 20150901)

Pedal Operation Interference

R 20150914 — service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control

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.

Campaign 15V507000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Nissan Versa — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for power train issues (47 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine issues (26 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (25 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 15V507000 (service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Nissan Versa reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Nissan Versa is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Versa?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Versa have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.