2013 Nissan Versa Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 35 brake complaints for the 2013 Nissan Versa, 17% of its 204 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 25,000. Eight crashes and six injuries were reported, and no related recall exists for this issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 35
- 17% of 204
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 25,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden brake pedal failure or loss of response while braking from around 30-35 mph, sometimes leading to a crash into another vehicle, a fence, or a parked car.
- Several complaints mention the brake pedal going soft, requiring multiple pumps, or the vehicle rolling forward after coming to a stop despite the pedal being applied.
- Multiple owners report the master cylinder failing, in one case identified by a dealer technician after the brakes failed to engage properly.
- One driver reported a loud pop from the driver's side followed by complete loss of control and a crash into a rail, with a broken front axle noted afterward.
- Some owners noted the brake issue was intermittent, working normally most of the time but failing unpredictably at low speed, including with the air conditioning running.
- One complaint describes total brake and engine shutdown while driving, leaving the driver unable to stop the vehicle at all.
When 2013 Nissan Versa brake complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 7, 2012, latest Nov 19, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2013 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 the 2013 Nissan Versa have?
- NHTSA lists 35 brake-related complaints for the 2013 Versa, which is 17% of the 204 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2013 Nissan Versa brake problems?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this brake issue.
- At what mileage do 2013 Versa brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 25,000 miles.
- Did the 2013 Versa brake issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- Yes. NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints show 8 crashes and 6 injuries reported, with no fires.
- How does the 2013 Versa compare to other Versa years for brake complaints?
- The 2013 model's 17% brake complaint share is higher than the 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025 model years, though lower than the 25% share seen in 2019.