2022 Nissan Versa
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2022: 20 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 354 |
| 2008 | 381 |
| 2009 | 504 |
| 2010 | 269 |
| 2011 | 269 |
| 2012 | 485 |
| 2013 | 204 |
| 2014 | 206 |
| 2015 | 168 |
| 2016 | 81 |
| 2017 | 62 |
| 2018 | 57 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 96 |
| 2025 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
8 of 20 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.
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At approximately 135,000 miles my automatic transmission began "slipping" or lurching while accelerating.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-09
I've owned this car less than a month and this has happened to me twice. I start to drive the car and experience a severe loss of power. The accelerator is pushed to the floor and the car barely moves.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-14
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Engine
6 of 20 total reports mention: engine.
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Iâm [XXX] with health issues and my mother is [XXX] we bought a car at ( Drive Time ) hoping we would get a good car to go to the dr , I have a [XXX] I canât afford it though,in my opinion I felt drive time took advantage of us because I look...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-24
Also filed under Electrical system
This manual car puts itself into limp mode any time the engine is killed (If you drop the clutch too quickly because it is a manual transmission) while driving it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-03-31
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 20 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Electrical system
3 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system.
Forward collision avoidance
3 of 20 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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I was driving and the car suddenly stopped by itself and I didn't have any obstacle in front of me. After that, I guess is the Parking Collision Warning light turned on, and I heard a beep with no reason.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-05-09
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2024-03-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-10-02 Reduced Power After Engine Stall
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Nissan Versa — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2022 Nissan Versa reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Nissan Versa?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Nissan Versa have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.