MYRModel Year Report

2016 Nissan Versa

▲ Better than typical
2016 Nissan Versa
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:40:39.663Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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

Complaints per year, Nissan Versa Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 2007: 354 complaints 2007 2008: 381 complaints 2009: 502 complaints 2010: 267 complaints 2010 2011: 268 complaints 2012: 485 complaints 2013: 204 complaints 2013 2014: 205 complaints 2015: 168 complaints 2016: 79 complaints 2016 2017: 62 complaints 2018: 54 complaints 2019: 24 complaints 2019 2020: 63 complaints 2021: 31 complaints 2022: 18 complaints 2022 2023: 37 complaints 2024: 93 complaints 2025: 11 complaints 2025
2016: 79 complaints
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YearComplaints
2007354
2008381
2009502
2010267
2011268
2012485
2013204
2014205
2015168
201679
201762
201854
201924
202063
202131
202218
202337
202493
202511

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 25%

25% of complaints: air bags — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE RECIPIENT ON 11/6/2017 CHECKED VIN NUMBER CRASH OCCURRED ON 624 E HUNGRY MOTHER ROLLOVER FRONT END CRASH NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED I [XXX] HAVE A CLAIM AGAINST NATIONWIDE INSURANCE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171107

DRIVING ON A TWO LANE ROAD HEARD A POP, CAR SUDDEN PULL RIGHT FRONT END HITTING A DITCH ON THE SIDE OF ROAD FRONT END SLIDING DOWN IN THE DITCH COMING TO A STOP IN A VERTICAL POSITION. THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160804

A while ago my airbag light began flashing, we reset it a few times and it would come back after a week or two sometimes longer, either a flashing or solid light, it felt almost random.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230913

POWER TRAIN 24%

24% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file.

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Transmission failure

NHTSA ODI report, 20240527

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 10 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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BRAKE ISSUES REPORTED NOT A GOOD VEHICLE TO HAVE REPAIRED SEVERAL TIME- BOUGHT BRAND NEW - STILL SUFFERING FROM MULTIPLE VISITS TO DEALERSHIP AND COMPANY

NHTSA ODI report, 20171106

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED HEAD ON INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160706

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Nissan Versa — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2021 ▲ 2023 ▲ 2018

WORST YEARS

■ 2009 ■ 2012 ■ 2008

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Nissan Versa reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Nissan Versa is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Versa?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Versa have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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