2013 Nissan Versa
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 73 of 204 complaints (36%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more deaths (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 486 in 2012 to 204 in 2013.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | vs. 2013 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,100–2,300 | 1,900–2,300 | 1,800–2,100 | 1,800–2,100 | 1,850–2,150 | |
| Combined MPG | 27–30 | 27–33 | 30–35 | 30–35 | 29–34 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 24–28 / 31–33 | 24–30 / 31–37 | 26–31 / 35–40 | 26–31 / 35–39 | 26–31 / 35–39 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 296–329 | 269–329 | 262–307 | 255–296 | 261–306 | |
| Complaints filed | 269 | 486 | 204 | 343 | 254 | |
| Recalls issued | 7 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 19 | 40 | 18 | 37 | 26 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
| Injuries reported | 23 | 31 | 13 | 22 | 29 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| Configurations compared | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Versa have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Nissan Versa?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 73 of 204 NHTSA complaints (36%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Nissan Versa get?
EPA rates it 30–35 MPG combined across 3 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Nissan Versa?
EPA estimates $1,800–$2,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 31 mpg (high) | 40 mpg (high) | 35 mpg (high) | $1,800 (low) | 262 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 27 mpg | 35 mpg (low) | 30 mpg (low) | $2,100 (high) | 296 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 26 mpg (low) | 35 mpg (low) | 30 mpg (low) | $2,100 (high) | 307 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 35 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 24 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 27 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 20 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 35 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL · Campaign 15V507000 · Aug 12, 2015
Defect: 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. The affected vehicles have a center console trim panel that may catch the driver's shoe and delay the transition from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal.
Consequence: A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
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.