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2014 Nissan VersaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 207 owner complaints about the 2014 Nissan Versa, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-507 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.

2014 Nissan Versa
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.1× the Versa median · #8 of 18 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 59%Owner complaints20742 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage80kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Nissan Versa has problems

207 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train821
Engine370
Service brakes2913
Vehicle speed control265
Air bags2415
Electrical system170
Structure125
Steering100
Fuel/propulsion system90
13 other systems287

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2014 Nissan Versa recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

59%repaired · 2016 Q4

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 15V-507 · Aug 12, 2015 · 298,747 vehicles · 175,712 repaired

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

76%repaired · 2016 Q4

Ignition: switch

Recall 15V-418 · Jul 1, 2015 · 14,595 vehicles · 11,051 repaired

Risk. 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,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.

Mileage at failure

When do power train problems start?

80kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 59 power train complaints. 69% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
8under 30k miles41under 100k miles18100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Versa year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Versa median. How we score

'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2014 Nissan Versa safety ratings

2014 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2014 Nissan Versa frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2014 Nissan Versa side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2014 Nissan Versa side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 Nissan Versa, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedal Operation InterferenceEA15003 · closed Sep 1, 2015
    Led to recall 15V-507
  2. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
  3. Excessive Brake Pedal TravelPE14014 · closed May 13, 2015
    No recall
  4. Pedal Operation InterferencePE14018 · closed Apr 27, 2015
    No recall
In owners' words

What Versa owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact's daughter owns a 2014 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds, failed to accelerate while turning, and shuddered abnormally. The RPM remained steady with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was…
Complaint 11759129 · Aug 24, 2026 · 59,200 miles
When continuing forward from a stop sign, the car has a slight shutter when accelerating. This was confirmed by an independent service center. Has not been inspected by the manufacturer. No visual warnings or prior symptoms. There was a recall for this particular issue for a 2014 Nissan Versa, but…
Complaint 11742063 · Jun 4, 2026
At approximately 130K miles the CVT transmission had a sudden failure. Struggles to shift gears properly and often will pick a random one, which causes further damaged. Vehicle has sat for years, the transmission is unrepairable and a new unit must be installed which cost around $3500 for the…
Complaint 11548103 · Oct 3, 2023

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