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2010 Nissan Versa Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 26 engine complaints for the 2010 Nissan Versa, 10% of the 268 total complaints for that year. Median mileage at failure was 57,579. No related recall covers this engine issue.

Engine complaints
26
10% of 268
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
57,580 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the engine stalling or cutting out at low speed with no warning indicators, along with intermittent trouble starting.
  • Some describe a knocking noise from the engine that a mechanic linked to oil pump function after a prior motor rebuild.
  • Owners report unintended engine acceleration with the foot on the brake, requiring a shift to neutral until RPM dropped back to normal.
  • A chirping or noise from the engine area was reported alongside an illuminated engine light and other unrelated issues.
  • One owner reported a fractured engine mount discovered during routine maintenance, needing replacement.

When 2010 Nissan Versa engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 7, 2011, latest Sep 7, 2026.

2010 Nissan Versa engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2011Jul 2013Feb 2014Nov 2014Jan 2016May 2018Sep 2019
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2011 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2014 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2010 Nissan Versa

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Versa model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201026 (10%)
  2. 201114 (5%)
  3. 201282 (17%)
  4. 201347 (23%)
  5. 201459 (29%)
  6. 201542 (25%)
  7. 201614 (18%)
  8. 20179 (15%)
  9. 201816 (29%)
  10. 20194 (17%)
  11. 202015 (23%)
  12. 20217 (23%)
  13. 20229 (45%)
  14. 202327 (73%)
  15. 202464 (67%)
  16. 20253 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine complaints for the 2010 Nissan Versa?
NHTSA lists 26 engine complaints for the 2010 Versa, which is 10% of all 268 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan Versa engine?
No related recall is listed for the engine problem area on the 2010 Versa in NHTSA data.
At what mileage do 2010 Versa engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 57,579 miles.
What kind of engine problems do owners describe?
Owners describe stalling and hard starting, knocking noises, unintended acceleration, and a fractured engine mount, based on NHTSA complaint narratives.
Did any 2010 Versa engine complaints involve a crash or fire?
Among the engine-area complaints, NHTSA records show 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury linked to this problem area.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.