2012 Nissan Versa Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 21 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Nissan Versa, 4% of that year's 486 total complaints. Five of these complaints involved crashes and one involved an injury, with a median failure mileage of 46,000 miles. No related recalls are tied specifically to this component for the 2012 model year.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 21
- 4% of 486
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 46,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Some owners report the hood latch failing without warning, causing the hood to fly up and block the windshield while driving.
- Door handles reportedly detach from the door, leaving occupants unable to open the door from outside.
- Owners describe a front coil spring snapping and striking the tire, damaging the undercarriage and body and causing the vehicle to swerve, an issue tied to recall 15v573000 mentioned in a complaint.
- Some owners report premature rust on the muffler causing a rattling noise, despite the vehicle being only a few years old.
- One complaint references door sensor pin deterioration under recall 17v-144, with owners noting long waits for replacement parts.
- A complaint describes a frame bolt rattling loose along with broken motor mounts, producing heavy engine vibration.
When 2012 Nissan Versa body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 22, 2012, latest Jan 29, 2024.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2012 Nissan Versa
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body 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 Structure & Body complaints does the 2012 Nissan Versa have?
- NHTSA lists 21 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Versa, which is 4% of the 486 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Are there crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
- Yes. Five of the 21 Structure & Body complaints involved crashes and one involved an injury, though NHTSA recorded no fires in this category.
- At what mileage do these problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Versa is 46,000 miles.
- Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2012 Versa?
- NHTSA's related recall data for this component and year shows no listed recalls, though individual complaints reference separate campaigns like 15v573000 and 17v-144.
- How does the 2012 Versa compare to other Versa years for this issue?
- The 2012 Versa's 21 complaints and 4% share are lower than the 2010 model (24 complaints, 9% share) and similar to the 2011 and 2013 model years.