2023 Nissan Versa
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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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
62% of complaints: engine — 23 distinct reports on file.
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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, 20230914
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, 20230708
41% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file.
35% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 13 distinct reports on file.
19% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.
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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, 20230914
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, 20230708
11% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 4 distinct reports on file.
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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, 20230914
SAFETY TIMELINE
Reduced Power After Engine Stall
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.
Campaign 24V154000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2023 Nissan Versa — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (23 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (15 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 24V154000 (air bags) has been completed.
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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.