What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Versa?

Owners have filed 204 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (73 complaints), followed by unknown or other (33).

How many 2013 Nissan Versa complaints mention a crash or fire?

18 of 204 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 13 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2013 Nissan Versa recalls and problems

1 recall and 204 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan Versa.

recalls

204

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2013 Nissan Versa recalls

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal · Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

NHTSA campaign 15V507000 · reported August 12, 2015 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 298,747 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles manufactured June 9, 2011, to March 11, 2015, and 2014-2015 Nissan Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to March 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have a center console trim panel that may catch the driver's shoe and delay the transition from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal.
The 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.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the console trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train73
Unknown or other33
Service brakes32
Vehicle speed control27
Engine26
Air bags22
Structure18
Electrical system12
Steering8
Fuel/propulsion system7

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 22, 2026 · Unknown or other
I purchased this vehicle from a private owner. I see that there was a recall on the transmission and since there are no recalls at the moment I believe the original owner must have had it repaired. I am having the same problem as the original recall with the transmission. Since it was a safety recall, I would think…

Jan 8, 2026 · Unknown or other
The transmission hoses don't stay on well, I have had to take it to a specialist mechanic on two separate occasions because it's a CVT and no dip stick transmission. Reached 102,000 mi and transmission started to shutter and then 2 weeks later quit. Transmission stopped working January 6th 2026

Nov 19, 2025 · Service brakes
See attached document for complaint.

Jan 7, 2025 · Unknown or other
The driver side door is stuck in the closed position and will not open. The only way for the driver to get out of the car is to move to the passenger seat and open the passenger side door. To get inside and drive the car, the driver needs to open the passenger side door and move to the driver seat. The condition…

Dec 26, 2024 · Electrical system · 71,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated upon inspecting the vehicle, she noticed water intrusion in the tail lights and headlights. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified…

Versa model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2010	7	269	20	3
2011	6	269	19	6
2012	10	486	40	6
2013	1	204	18	0
2014	2	207	27	0
2015	1	168	18	2
2016	0	81	13	2

Across all years, the 2009 Versa has the most complaints (504). All Nissan Versa years →

Questions

Does the 2013 Nissan Versa have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Nissan Versa, the most recent reported on August 12, 2015 (Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal, Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Versa?: Owners have filed 204 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (73 complaints), followed by unknown or other (33).
How many 2013 Nissan Versa complaints mention a crash or fire?: 18 of 204 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 13 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 22, 2026.