2016 Nissan Versa problems
Nissan Versa is an automobile nameplate used by the Japanese manufacturer Nissan in the Americas for the following models:
According to a Nissan press release in 2008, "versa" is short for "versatile space" meant to imply the spaciousness of the interior and configurable cargo arrangements. The Versa is one of the few remaining subcompact cars left on sale in the North American market, with most automakers dropping small cars from their lineups to focus on crossovers and SUVs.
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Common 2016 Nissan Versa problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2016 Nissan Versa, several common problems have been reported:
- Suspension System Problems:
- Nearly 30% of reported Nissan Versa problems are linked to the suspension system, with common issues related to broken or failed coil springs after passing 70,000 miles. Ignoring these issues can lead to further damage, increased costs, and potential safety hazards like tire blowouts.
- Airbag Problems:
- In some cases, airbag issues have been reported, such as improper reinforcement stitching that can cause the airbag to tear at the sewn seam during deployment. This problem led to a recall affecting certain 2017 Nissan Versa models, highlighting safety concerns related to airbag deployment.
These common problems with the 2016 Nissan Versa highlight various issues that owners have faced, ranging from transmission and steering issues to suspension and airbag concerns. Addressing these problems promptly and effectively is crucial to ensure the safety, performance, and longevity of the vehicle.
Is a Nissan Versa a good car 2016?
The 2016 Nissan Versa sedan provides comfortable, spacious and inexpensive transportation, and comes with a generous choice of available amenities. Just don't expect much in terms of personality or driver engagement.
Do 2016 Nissan Versa have transmission problems?
Reliability 4/10 – The 2016 Versa still suffers from transmission failures, although they're not as widespread as in earlier years. Avoid models from 2009–2016 while 2017–2021 are more reliable.
How many miles will a 2016 Nissan Versa last?
On average, a well-maintained Nissan can last between 200,000 to 300,000 miles. This means if you drive around 15,000 miles per year, which is the average for most drivers, you can expect your Nissan to last between 13 to 20 years.
Is the Nissan Versa a reliable car?
The Nissan Versa has an average resale value and will depreciate 24% after five years. The Nissan Versa received fair scores on all major reliability ratings, including 4.5 out of 5.0 on RePairpal, and can easily reach 100,000-200,000 miles with care.
2016 Nissan Versa car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Versa problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Power train problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Engine problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2016 Nissan Versa vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2016 Nissan Versa
The NHTSA has received 68 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2016 Nissan Versa. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2016 Nissan Versa vehicles.
ENGINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-12
- VIN: 3N1CN7AP3GL
- Components: ENGINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the contact approached oncoming traffic and depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle continued to surge forward without warning. The contact deactivated the cruise control; however, the failure persisted. The contact was able to pull off to the shoulder of the highway and placed the vehicle in park(P) while the RPM's continued to surge. Upon restart of the vehicle, the RPMs became extremely elevated, and the contact immediately shut off the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and reset the throttle sensor; the contact then restarted the vehicle and drove the vehicle home without further issues. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 176,000.
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-03
- VIN: 3N1CN7AP3GL
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: "Leaking injectors causing cylinder wall wash, resulting in low compression." Per Nissan of Chattanooga East. Stated they have seen this before and can be a "common" malfunction. Puts others and self at risk of catastrophic engine malfunction and fuel injector malfunction. Car fire, an engine explosion, or simply breaking down in the middle of the interstate, "Repair" occurred and sent home, 2 times. Subsequent followup revealed critical malfunction and requirement to replace engine and necessary components.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-15
- VIN: 3N1CN7AP6GL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Transmission failure
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-25
- VIN: 3N1CN7AP9GL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: A while ago my airbag light began flashing, we reset it a few times and it would come back after a week or two sometimes longer, either a flashing or solid light, it felt almost random. No codes came up when we had it ran, and then we took it to the dealership for inspection. It is the back of my driver seat, the airbag for the driver side back seat. I don’t know what the qualified number of complaints is, but please at least look into this. The most complaints this car has is something to do with the airbags. I’ve also had a similar ac/belt problem that was mentioned by the guy from Texas. He said the ac compressor caused a belt failure, mine was the other way around, my belt was squeaking for a while, had it replaced- month later my ac compressor gave out due to the belt operating at full capacity for the first time in a long time. It is available for further inspection. An airbag is plainly a safety risk, not to mention the part is “on extreme back order”, which leads me to believe that this a bigger problem then what is being reported here. The problem was confirmed by the dealership It has only been inspected by the Nissan dealership As also stated above, there were warning lights about its failure. It’s late, I apologize but I’m not proof reading this. Please look into it, please, it’s a very expensive repair that I won’t be able to afford for a long time, and I’m concerned about my back passengers..
STEERING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-01
- VIN: 3N1CN7AP9GL
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: My engine light has always been on in my car contacted the dealership and they never cared to take care of the situation. My car has a problem with picking up speed and turning corners. Took it to a mechanic and said it’s my transmission and that it was never good especially the cvt transmission in my 2016 Nisan versa that it was recalled and no one contacted me. I would like it fixed I’m a single parent and I need my car
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-20
- VIN: 3N1CN7AP4GL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Since buying car used last summer ive have numerous scares for the car stalling jerking and shutting off while driving or slowing down and taking off. I drove over train tracks on my way home and the car jerked stalled and died luckily i made it over the tracks and there was no train. Had a mechanic look at it and said the Cvt transmission more than likely blame for this problem. After researching more this particular make model and year had numerous of the same complaints and saftey is my main concern here. Thanks
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-01
- VIN: 3N1CN7APXGL
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Fuel gauge is always stuck to full. I have to rely on the gas pump to know that I have full tank of gas. Luckily I only drive it for short distances. It will not be safe to drive interstate.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-13
- VIN: 3N1CN7AP3GL
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Hood flew up while driving and smashes into my windshield
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-19
- VIN: 3N1CN7AP9GL
- Components: POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
- Summary: Air bag red signal on and off it is very loose. AC Compressor is locked that cause belt broken and pulley is not working that AC Condenser had to be fixed Power Train Catalyst issues Exhaust leaking at manifold and catalyst too exhaust as Exhaust connections. Oxygen sensors too slow to respond. Need to repair sensors with exhaust.
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-19
- VIN: 3N1CN7AP9GL
- Components: POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
- Summary: Air bag red signal on and off. It is very loose. AC compressor needs repair that cause Belt broken, pulley isn’t working and AC condenser needed to be repair. Power Train catalyst issues. Exhaust leaking at manifold, catalyst too exhaust as exhaust connections. Oxygen sensors too slow to respond. Replace sensors with exhaust repairs.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-25
- VIN: 3n1cn7ap9gl
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Just got the car from someone, and the air bag light comes up and stays on all the time the engine starts, trying all the ways to reset the light and not working, I found online that many same car owners has the same problem and there is no recall from the manufacturer, Nissan cars has a lot of air bags problems., my car has no collision and has only 62000 miles. Going to a dealer to ask about the price to fix and was told about more than a thousand dollars and not guaranteered'
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-19
- VIN: 3n1cn7ap5gl
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The transmission completely went on my vehicle at 87,015 miles. I regularly drive on a major highway and had this happened while on the highway it could have been catastrophic as speeds generally exceed 70MPH on this road. The problem has been confirmed by my dealer. Nissan will not back the repair as I am 3,015 miles out of warranty. There were no warning lights prior to the failure.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-24
- VIN: 3N1CN7AP1GL
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Versa. The contact stated upon noticing that the glass of the rear passenger side brake light bulb was dark, he disassembled the part and he discovered that the plate, the brake light system, and circuit were severely corroded, and water had leaked inside the housing. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take vehicle to their location for diagnostic testing however, he would be responsible for the cost of diagnostic test. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 6,500.
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-30
- VIN: 3N1CN7AP5GL
- Components: STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My vehicle stops running whenever I turn on heater or A/C. When either is turned on, dashboard lights up with four or five other lights like battery, P/S, Brake, Temp, and other. When A/C or heater is not turned on, then my car is running. It looks like my vehicle may be defective in some way. I bought it only last year and I don’t understand why this particular control for heater or A/C is causing the problems. I believe some parts may be sub-standard and they may will cause some problems one day.
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-15
- VIN: 3N1CN7APXGL
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: EVERY SINGLE DAY MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY MY ABS LIGHT COMES ON CARS TRANSMISSION JERKS AROUND OR WHATEVER IT IS. I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND TURN VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART TO DRIVE AGAIN. I MAY HAVE TO DO THAT A FEW TIMES IN A MILE. I THINK IT'S A SAFETY CONCERN. IT COULD BE IN MOTION OR STOPPED CAR WANTS TO LUNGE FORWARD
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-22
- VIN: 3N1CN7APXGL
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: VEHICLE SHUTS OFF COMPLETELY WHILE IN MOTION REGARDLESS OF SPEED. I'VE HAD IT SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING 15MPH ON THE STREET AS WELL AS WHEN I'VE BEEN GOING 60+MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. BASED OFF OF OTHER FINDINGS AND LAWSUITS, I'VE BEGAN TO SUSPECT IT IS THE TRANSMISSION. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP EACH TIME IT HAS HAPPENED, AND THEY'VE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO GIVE ME AN ANSWER. I'VE GOTTEN MY WARRANTY EXTENDED BY THEM, BUT THAT'S IT.
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-16
- VIN: 3N1CN7AP2GL
- Components: SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: SO I'M PROBLEMS WITH SPEED AND THE TRANSMISSION
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-27
- VIN: 3N1CN7AP2GL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CAR BOGGING DOWN WON'T ACCELERATE WHEN NEEDED JERKING AROUND NISSAN HAD A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST THEM FOR THIS AND IS REFUSING TO FIX THE VEHICLE.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-06
- VIN: 3N1CN7AP9GL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE UP A HILL, THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CVT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. KAMAAINA NISSAN (471 KALANIANAOLE AVE, HILO, HI 96720) WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-20
- VIN: 3N1CN7AP3GL
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHING FAILURE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-19
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3N1CN7AP2GL
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I PULLED IN TO A PARKING SPOT I WAS IN PARK. NEXT TO A 4X4 DIESEL PICKUP, HE STARTED TO BACK UP AND TURNED HIS WHEELS TO WERE HE WAS GOING TO RUN ME OVER I HELD THE HORN DOWN HE DID NOT HEAR IT AND RAN ME OVER FROM THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TO THE BACK DOOR. HE STOPPED WHEN HE REALIZED HE WAS ON TOP OF MY CAR.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-13
- VIN: 3N1CN7APXGL
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 1) I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY US 35 GOING WEST BOUND WHERE MY REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT RIGHT BEFORE THE 75 OVERPASS. 2) PASSENGER REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. A 2 INCH ABRASION ON THE SIDE WALL. 3) I BOUGHT A NEW TIRE AND REPAIRED MY RIM.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-11
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3N1CN7AP7GL
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: LOST CONSCIOUSNESS DUE TO PREVIOUSLY UNDIAGNOSED MEDICAL ISSUE, CAR WAS IN 2ND GEAR AND HIT TELEPHONE POLE. CAR WAS TOTALED AND I WAS INJURED FROM THE IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS PRESUMABLY GOING AS FAST AS POSSIBLE IN 2ND GEAR AS MY FOOT WAS ON THE PEDAL WHEN I LOST CONSCIOUSNESS.
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-02
- VIN: 3N1CN7AP8GL
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: ON APPROXIMATED ON FEBRUARY 02, 2020 ON THE NORTH BOUND 215 FWY EXISTING FWY OFF RAMP ON NEWPORT BLVD IN MENIFEE CA, WHEN MY 2016 NISSAN VERSA STALL, IT'S ON DRIVE AND NOT MOVING. NO WARNING SIGNS OF ANY MECHANICAL ISSUES, NO ENGINE LIGHT ON. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED THEN I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE BUT THE RPM IS MOVING UP AND DOWN. I PULLED OVER TO THE NEAREST GAS STATION AND CALLED MY ROADSIDE ASSISTANT THROUGH GEICO. THE NEXT DAY I DROVE THE VEHICLE TO PEDDER NISSAN DEALERSHIP FOR A DIAGNOSTIC OF THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE DEPT RETURN MY CALL AND NOTIFIED ME THAT MY TRANSMISSION IS OUT ON A LESS THAN FOUR YEARS OLD VEHICLES THAT I PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM THIS DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP & NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIR HAVE BOTH HAVE GIVEN ME THE RUNS AROUND. I SEE THERE BULLETIN FOR MY VEHICLE MODEL AND YEAR. I NEED ASSISTANCE, PLEASE.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-01
- VIN: 3N1CN7AP3GL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I HAD ISSUES WITH THE GEARS THAT INITIALLY THE ISSUE SHOWED UP AS A PROBLEM WITH AC/HEATER NOT WORKING PROPERLY, BUT WHEN THE MECHANIC EXAMINED THE ISSUE, IT WAS AN ISSUE WITH GEARS. SOON AFTER THAT, MY CAR BEGAN TO HESITATE WHILE DRIVING AND THEN BEGAN TO SMELL LIKE SOMETHING BURNT. THE CAR WAS WELL MAINTAINED, I DID REGULAR MAINTENANCE AS INSTRUCTED IN THE MANUAL, BUT IT WAS AROUND 60,000 MILEAGE WHEN ISSUES BEGAN TO SHOW UP AND AROUND 90,000 WHEN IT BEGAN HESITATING AND SMELLING. IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE ON CITY STREETS BECAUSE IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY AND SO I CANNOT DRIVE IT ON THE HIGHWAY. I CONTACTED NISSAN WHILE I HAD MILEAGE IN THE RANGE OF 80K-84K TO SEE IF THEY WILL EXAMINE MY CVT, GIVEN THE CURRENT LAWSUIT, FREE OF CHARGE. BUT THEY STATED THAT THE LAWSUIT HASN'T BEEN SETTLED YET AND THAT BY THE TIME IT IS, I WILL LIKELY BE OVER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY.
Negative 2016 Nissan Versa car reviews
Positive 2016 Nissan Versa car reviews
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The Nissan Versa is an excellent car that offers great value for money. The car is comfortable and quiet, making it a pleasure to drive. The manual transmission and clutch are smooth and easy to use, and the steering is well-assisted, making it easy to turn the wheel. The trunk is spacious, and the hands-free phone works perfectly. The car also offers excellent gas mileage, and the engine provides acceptable power. Although the display could be better, the car is still a great choice for anyone looking for a reliable and affordable vehicle. The rear seat backs don't fold down on this model, and the rear brakes are drum, but these are minor issues that don't detract from the overall quality of the car.The Nissan Versa S is a great choice for an inexpensive commuter car with good gas mileage, hands-free phone, and the ability to play music on your phone. Although the glove compartment is non-locking, there are cup holders in the middle and on the doors, and a small slot between the seats. It would have been nice to have a space for quarters or storage of little things. The car has an amazing amount of space for the rear passengers. The locks are a bit more difficult to actuate than they should be, but I just leave the car doors open with nothing of value inside. Other than that, there is not much else to complain about. The car has hard plastic inside, but if that is the only thing to complain about, things are looking pretty good. The car does quite well in snow with its Yoko Avids tires. The key in the Versa S doesn't have a transponder chip and is thus very cheap if you need to make a copy. With over 115K miles, the car has been problem-free and I would buy it again in a heartbeat.
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Overall, you have a great car. However, it may take some time to get used to the CVT, and the acceleration onto the freeway may be unsatisfactory.
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If you're light on your feet, you can easily get 43 to 47mpg on the highway. This car has some great dealer-installed options, such as the auto-dimming rearview mirror, splash guards, and more. It's a great little car that looks fantastic from the side, and it has a roomy back seat and trunk. The cruise control works well, and outward visibility is great, especially in the blind spot areas. The AC and heat work fine, and it's pretty quiet on the asphalt highways. Although it's not as comfortable as my 05 Avalon, the mpg is excellent. If you can afford the SV, the power windows, locks, and remote trunk release would be handy. My wife and I bought this car for our son who won't have his license for 2 months, and I have been driving it daily on a 90-mile commute. The car is pretty light, so if it's windy out and you're on the highway, you'll need to focus to keep it between the lines. It would be nice if the car had a telescoping steering wheel, but it's not a deal-breaker. The Bluetooth audio is not great, so I won't be using this feature. Our 96 Sentra with a 1.6L had over 400K and was going strong before hitting a deer and deploying the airbags. Insurance gave us 1,500 for it, and it was a great car. Hopefully, this one will turn out the same.
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I'm so glad you chose this car for your daughter! It's a great value compared to other cars in its class, and it's also very fuel-efficient. You'll save a lot of money on gas and fill-ups. Thank you for choosing us!
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The Nissan Versa is a great car that offers good value for money. While it may not have all the luxury features or high-end components, it is a reliable car that comes at an affordable price. One minor inconvenience is that the car only has a key lock on the driver's side, so if you need to unlock the passenger side, you have to walk around the car. Overall, it's a great car for the price!
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Henri Fisher 2025-06-09
The Versa S is a great option for those looking for a car with the essentials at an affordable price. It comes with A/C and a Bluetooth radio with 4 speakers. While it may not have power features, such as automatic transmission, windows, door locks, and seats, it makes up for it with its lighter weight, better fuel economy, quicker acceleration, shorter stopping distance, and better reliability. Additionally, you can save money on key replacements, as I was able to make a copy of my key for only $2.00. Overall, the Versa S is a good choice for basic transportation needs.
Alberto Paucek 2025-05-10
This car is a great value for its price, although it may not be the most exciting option out there. While the acceleration may not be the best, it's important to note that I'm used to driving a car with a turbo engine, so it may be perfectly fine for someone who is not used to a faster car. The steering may take some getting used to, as it is not as responsive as I am used to, but it is still manageable. The brakes are very responsive and reliable. The interior is spacious and comfortable, although the model I had did not come with a backup camera or touch screen display, which was a bit disappointing. However, the audio system was quite impressive. Overall, this car is a great choice for anyone looking for a reliable and affordable option. However, if you're looking for something with more performance, you may want to consider other options.
Kraig Bayer 2025-01-13
My old car finally gave up the ghost after clocking 220,000 miles, a 2001 Suzuki Vitara small SUV. I rented a Nissan Versa from Enterprise to get around until I can buy a replacement for my Vitara. My first impressions of the Versa were positive. It looks great from the outside and I had no trouble getting in and out of the car with plenty of headroom. However, once I sat in the driver's seat, I ran into a couple of problems. Firstly, the center console is very low and wide, sitting forward of the shifter, and the width of it hits me in my lower-right leg. This is made worse by the front of the driver's seat, which slopes upwards very steeply. The pedals are so deep in the well that I have to move the seat so far forward that I end up I have a few concerns about the car. Firstly, I find the brakes to be too responsive, which makes it difficult to slow down over a distance. It seems like they designed it to brake on a dime for people who may not know how to drive safely. Additionally, the dash lighting is too bright and causes glare inside the car. The knob to adjust the lighting is also inconveniently placed in the center of the dash, making it difficult to reach. On the other hand, my Vitara has the dimmer located as a dial on the left side near where the side mirror controls are, which is far easier to adjust while driving. Another issue is that the air controls do not let you select outside air vs inside, it only goes to outside air when you use the defroster. Lastly, there is no 3.5MM Line-In on the front of the radio, which is a bit disappointing. However, one positive aspect is that the trunk is huge with plenty of room to fit stuff, and my groceries stayed in place all the way home. Overall, I think this is a very modern car, but Nissan could have done a better job testing it with people of various body sizes. Additionally, it may not provide the connection to the road that the best drivers look for in a vehicle.
Chadrick Howell 2024-11-05
Great fuel mileage, but unfortunately I would not buy again due to multiple expensive repair issues.
Markus Powlowski 2024-09-24
I have three Nissan Versas parked in my driveway, including my neighbor's. I noticed that the rear bumper appeared to be supported by clips. Unfortunately, I backed into a curb with very little impact and the right rear bumper's clips separated. This happened to my 2015 Versa. My housemate also experienced a similar issue with the front bumper when the clips separated after a slow-motion impact, although the other car had no damage. I was surprised to find out that my insurance bill was $2300. Do they put these cars together with tiny clips and a touch of glue? This experience has left me feeling disappointed, and I am hesitant to purchase another Nissan in the future. Sincerely, Jerry Seckeler from Winter Springs, FL.