Is the 2023 Nissan Versa reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Nissan Versa is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Versa?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 62% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Versa have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

2023 Nissan Versa

▲ Better than typical

2023 Nissan Versa
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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: 37
Recalls: 1
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Engine

Complaints per year

2023: 37 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

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

Engine

62% · 23 reports

Show complaint excerpts

My 2023 Nissan Versa S5MT has a reoccurring issue where under a stall condition the car will occasionally loose all power on a restart. This happened once in traffic. I got to a red light and fumbled the clutch pedal and stalled in stopped traffic.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-14

Also filed under Electrical system and fuel/propulsion system

The car lost power and would not go over 40 MPH. This made for a dangerous situation on the road. P2615-00 A Crankshaft Position Sensor code was thrown, but when I took it to the dealer they could not replicate the problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-07-08

Also filed under Electrical system

Power train

41% · 15 reports

Vehicle speed control

35% · 13 reports

Electrical system

19% · 7 reports

Fuel/propulsion system

11% · 4 reports

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2024-03-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-10-02 Reduced Power After Engine Stall
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2024-04-10Air bags24V154000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

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2023 Nissan Versa — pre-purchase inspection

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Engine: 23 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 15 reports on file for this year.
Vehicle speed control: 13 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 24V154000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2023 Nissan Versa reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Nissan Versa is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Versa?: The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 62% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Versa have?: 1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.