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#BS-2023-NISVER-2A59

2023 Nissan Versa

Based on reports from 72 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
72
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
48
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 72 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.3x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

power loss after stall

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

loud whining vibrations and sluggish

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

shuddering at idle

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

23 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 11K 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 (23 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

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine23 (32%)
Drivetrain15 (21%)
Speed Control13 (18%)
Other9 (13%)
Electrical7 (10%)
Fuel System4 (6%)
Collision Avoidance1 (1%)

2023 Nissan Versa: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 32% of all reports filed for the 2023 Nissan Versa, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 11,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 11K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2023 Nissan Versa, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2023 Nissan Versa, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2023 Nissan Versa, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-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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23
39
24
11
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2023 Nissan Versa. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

24V154000Apr 2024

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

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.

2023 Nissan Versa vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

72

Class avg

17

4.3x 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. 72 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2023 Nissan Versa: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Nissan Versa?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2023 Nissan Versa is related to the engine, with 23 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2023 Nissan Versa reliable?
The 2023 Nissan Versa has 72 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 4.3x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2023 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 2023 Nissan Versa have any recalls?
Yes, the 2023 Nissan Versa has 1 recall 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 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 11,000 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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