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#BS-2016-NISVER-2A59

2016 Nissan Versa

Based on reports from 108 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
108
Crashes
16
Fires
1
Recalls
0
TSBs
137
🟡

Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 108 complaints, 16 crashes, 1 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

drifting

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

heat and defrost not working properly

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
3

stuck in gear

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

19 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 33K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

27
0–30K
22
30–60K
10
60–90K
90–120K
3
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (27 reports) • Median: 33K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (19 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags19 (18%)
Drivetrain17 (16%)
Other15 (14%)
Engine10 (9%)
Brakes9 (8%)
Steering7 (6%)
Electrical6 (6%)
Fuel System5 (5%)

2016 Nissan Versa: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2016 Nissan Versa, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 33,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 33K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2016 Nissan Versa, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2016 Nissan Versa, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2016 Nissan Versa, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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16
20
17
9
18
15
19
14
20
7
21
7
22
7
23
5
24
9
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Nissan Versa. Recent trend: increasing.

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The worst model year for the Nissan Versa is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2016 Nissan Versa vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

108

Class avg

92

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other compact cars vehicles from 2016.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 108 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Nissan Versa: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Nissan Versa?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Nissan Versa is related to the airbags, with 19 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Nissan Versa reliable?
The 2016 Nissan Versa has 108 complaints, 16 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Nissan Versa problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Nissan Versa have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2016 Nissan Versa according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Nissan Versa problems start?
Based on 64 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 33,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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