2012 Nissan Versa Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 24 steering complaints for the 2012 Nissan Versa, 5% of its 486 total complaints for the year. These complaints are linked to 3 crashes and 1 injury, with a median failure mileage of 21,500 miles. No steering-related recalls are on file for this model year.
- Steering complaints
- 24
- 5% of 486
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 21,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Power steering assist cuts off suddenly, sometimes preceded by lurching or a momentary power loss, and is accompanied by a warning light.
- Vehicle veers or pulls to one side even after repeated dealer alignments, forcing the driver to hold the wheel tightly to stay in the lane.
- Steering feels loose or disconnected from the road, with the car drifting in different directions on uneven pavement despite a straight wheel.
- Rack and pinion steering component reportedly snapped while driving after a low-speed curb bump, resulting in total loss of steering control.
- Owners report noise coming from the steering wheel area during turns, sometimes alongside unrelated wheel-bearing or tie-rod issues found during inspection.
When 2012 Nissan Versa steering complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 3, 2012, latest Oct 19, 2020.
Steering recalls for the 2012 Nissan Versa
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering 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 steering complaints does the 2012 Nissan Versa have?
- NHTSA lists 24 steering complaints for the 2012 Nissan Versa, which is 5% of the 486 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2012 Nissan Versa?
- No. The data shows no related recalls filed for steering on the 2012 Nissan Versa.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2012 Versa?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2012 Versa is 21,500 miles.
- Did the 2012 Versa's steering problems cause crashes?
- NHTSA data links the steering complaints for the 2012 Versa to 3 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported in this component area.
- How does the 2012 Versa compare to other Versa years for steering complaints?
- The 2012 Versa had 24 steering complaints (5% share), lower in share than 2015's 12% and 2011's 8%, but the highest raw complaint count among all Versa model years listed.