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#BS-2021-NISVER-2A59

2021 Nissan Versa

Based on reports from 46 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
46
Crashes
12
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
89
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 46 complaints, 12 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.1x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

5 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 6K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine5 (11%)
Other5 (11%)
Drivetrain5 (11%)
Airbags4 (9%)
Steering4 (9%)
Electrical4 (9%)
Visibility3 (7%)
Brakes2 (4%)

2021 Nissan Versa: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2021 Nissan Versa, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 6,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 6K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2021 Nissan Versa, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2021 Nissan Versa, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2021 Nissan Versa, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-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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26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Nissan Versa. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

21V471000Aug 2021

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:BULBS

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.

22V693000Nov 2022

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.

23V496000Sep 2023

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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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.

2021 Nissan Versa vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

46

Class avg

22

2.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical compact cars vehicles.

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. 46 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2021 Nissan Versa: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Nissan Versa?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Nissan Versa is related to the engine, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Nissan Versa reliable?
The 2021 Nissan Versa has 46 complaints, 12 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.1x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 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 2021 Nissan Versa have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Nissan Versa has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Versa problems start?
Based on 7 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 6,000 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.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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