repaired · 2016 Q4
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
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.
2015 Nissan VersaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 168 owner complaints about the 2015 Nissan Versa, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-507 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Nissan Versa has problems
168 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
47Power train1 crash/fire/injury
26Engine
25Air bags13 crash/fire/injury
21Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
20Steering
17Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
17Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
12Structure
12Fuel/propulsion system
3810 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 47 | 1 |
| Engine | 26 | 0 |
| Air bags | 25 | 13 |
| Vehicle speed control | 21 | 1 |
| Steering | 20 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 17 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 1 |
| Structure | 12 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 38 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2015 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.
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?
64kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 36 power train complaints. 89% were reported before 100,000 miles.
7under 30k miles32under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2015 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
2015 Nissan Versa safety ratings
2015 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Nissan Versa, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedal Operation InterferenceLed to recall 15V-507
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Versa owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle experienced a failure of the transmission/CVT transmission system and is available for inspection upon request. Prior to the failure, the vehicle began showing symptoms including hesitation while accelerating, jerking, slipping between gears, and delayed response when pressing the gas…
2015 Nissan Versa 83,850 odometer reading Complaint: Safety for other individuals driving similar vehicles. Daughter was driving recently on 91 freeway in Long Beach, CA extremely busy highway on a Friday afternoon. Driving in the middle lane the cars forward movement stopped but car still running.…
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to the dealer, where the fuel pump assembly, the lower control arm, and the electronic parking switch were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an…
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