The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 137 of 343 complaints (40%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more deaths (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 204 in 2013 to 343 in 2014.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 343
- Recall campaigns
- 4
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $1,800–$2,100
- Combined MPG
- 30–35
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | vs. 2014 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,900–2,300 | 1,800–2,100 | 1,800–2,100 | 1,850–2,150 | 1,850–2,150 | |
| Combined MPG | 27–33 | 30–35 | 30–35 | 29–34 | 29–34 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 24–30 / 31–37 | 26–31 / 35–40 | 26–31 / 35–39 | 26–31 / 35–39 | 26–31 / 35–39 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 269–329 | 262–307 | 255–296 | 261–306 | 262–306 | |
| Complaints filed | 486 | 204 | 343 | 255 | 110 | |
| Recalls issued | 11 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 40 | 18 | 37 | 26 | 16 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | |
| Injuries reported | 31 | 13 | 22 | 29 | 20 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Configurations compared | 5 | 3 | 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 2014 Nissan Versa have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Nissan Versa?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 137 of 343 NHTSA complaints (40%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Nissan Versa get?
EPA rates it 30–35 MPG combined across 3 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 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) | 39 mpg (high) | 35 mpg (high) | $1,800 (low) | 255 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) | 293 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) | 296 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 137 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 52 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 45 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 43 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 55 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 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 (4)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- Defect
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Sedan vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, to January 29, 2014, 2013-2014 Cube vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 21, 2013, and 2013-2014 Juke vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 22, 2013. When exposed to hot temperatures, the affected vehicles have an engine start/stop button that may stick inside the button housing.
- Consequence
- If the engine start/stop button gets stuck in the housing, road vibrations may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the start/stop switch housing, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Defect
- Nissan is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, through July 5, 2013. The rear seat latch bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly, reducing their strength.
- Consequence
- If the rear seat latch bolts break, the rear seats may not perform as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to back seat occupants.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat latch bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
STRUCTURE:BODY
- Defect
- Nissan is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, through July 3, 2013. The lower body sill bolts may be missing or incorrectly torqued.
- Consequence
- Missing lower body bolts may affect the vehicle's integrity in the event of a rear impact, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install and tighten to specification the lower body sill bolts, as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.