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2016 Nissan Versa
Common Problems

Ranked from 40 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

2
Safety
1
High severity
6
Medium
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

9 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Engine Stall at Idle

    8complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stalls at idle, often requiring multiple attempts to start the vehicle.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Airbag Malfunction

    7complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The airbag warning light comes on and stays on, indicating potential issues with the airbag system.

  3. 3

    Transmission Failure

    6complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The CVT transmission fails, causing severe shuddering, jerking, and progressive loss of acceleration.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Airbag deployment failure during collision

    4complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Airbags failed to deploy during collisions resulting in injuries or property damage.

  5. 5

    Brake system failure leading to loss of control

    4complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Brakes failed to stop the vehicle properly, leading to rear-end collisions or loss of control.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Air Conditioning Failure

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The air conditioning system fails, leading to extreme heat in the cabin and discomfort while driving.

    $800–$1,600est. a/c compressor replacement · 3–6 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Electrical system failures affecting vehicle operation

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Electrical issues cause the vehicle to stall, fail to start, or have intermittent power issues.

  8. 8

    Fuel system issues leading to unexpected engine shutdown

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Fuel system malfunctions result in the engine stalling or shutting off unexpectedly while driving.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Steering issues causing vehicle instability

    3complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    Steering wheel locks up or pulls to one side, making it difficult to control the vehicle.

Other years & sources

2010 Nissan Versa2011 Nissan Versa2024 Nissan VersaAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.