2012 Nissan Versa Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 42 brake complaints for the 2012 Nissan Versa, 9% of its 486 total complaints that year, with 8 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries. Median mileage at failure was 49,500. No related recalls are listed for this brake issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 42
- 9% of 486
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 49,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal sinking to the floor with no response, especially on hills or during braking at moderate speed.
- Several complaints describe a noticeable delay between pressing the brake pedal and the vehicle actually slowing down, leading to rear-end collisions.
- Some drivers report the brake pedal pumping was needed to regain any brake pressure after an initial failure.
- One owner reported the vehicle lurching or accelerating unexpectedly when shifting into reverse or gear, followed by brake failure and a crash into a fixed object.
- A grinding noise from the brakes when the pedal was depressed was reported alongside separate hesitation and idle problems.
When 2012 Nissan Versa brake complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 29, 2012, latest Jun 6, 2023.
Brakes recalls for the 2012 Nissan Versa
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Versa model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Nissan Versa?
- NHTSA lists 42 brake complaints for the 2012 Versa, which is 9% of the 486 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Nissan Versa brakes?
- No related recalls are listed for this brake issue in the available data.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2012 Versa?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints was 49,500 miles.
- Did the brake problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- Yes, NHTSA data tied to this brake issue on the 2012 Versa shows 8 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries.
- How does the 2012 Versa's brake complaint share compare to other years?
- The 2012 model year's 9% brake complaint share is lower than 2013 (17%), 2014 (16%), 2015 (17%), and 2019 (25%), but higher than 2010 (3%) and 2011 (2%).