How many 2013 Nissan Versa owners reported engine problems?

NHTSA lists 47 engine complaints for the 2013 Versa, which is 23% of the 204 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Nissan Versa engine?

The related recall, campaign 15V507000, addresses the console trim panel, not the engine, so there is no engine-specific recall on record for this year.

At what mileage do 2013 Versa engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2013 Versa is 65,000 miles.

Did the engine issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this model year's overall complaints show 3 crashes and 2 injuries, though these figures cover all complaint areas, not engine issues exclusively.

How does the 2013 Versa compare to other years for engine complaints?

The 2013 Versa's engine complaints made up 23% of its total complaints, lower than 2014's 29% and 2015's 25%, but higher than 2012's 17%.

2013 Nissan Versa Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 47 engine complaints for the 2013 Nissan Versa, 23% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 65,000. The related recall (15V507000) covers console trim, not the engine, so no engine-specific recall exists for this issue.

Engine complaints: 47; 23% of 204
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 65,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden stalling at highway or city speeds, sometimes recurring multiple times before repair.
Some describe the vehicle failing to move forward when accelerating from a stop, even after towing for diagnosis.
A subset report the engine losing power and acting as if stuck in a high gear, with high RPM but little forward motion.
Others report unusual engine noises, described as grinding or a loose ball bearing sound, that dealers could not identify.
One case involved fuel pump failure that left the vehicle unable to restart after cruise control activated on its own.

When 2013 Nissan Versa engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 20, 2013, latest Dec 10, 2024.

47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2013 to Dec 2024; peak Jun 2014 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Nissan Versa

NHTSA 15V507000Aug 12, 2015Engine298,747 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles manufactured June 9, 2011, to March 11, 2015, and 2014-2015 Nissan Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to March 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have a center console trim panel that may catch the driver's shoe and delay the transition from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal.
Risk: A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the console trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Engine complaints by Versa model year

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

201026 (10%)
201114 (5%)
201282 (17%)
201347 (23%)
201459 (29%)
201542 (25%)
201614 (18%)
20179 (15%)
201816 (29%)
20194 (17%)
202015 (23%)
20217 (23%)
20229 (45%)
202327 (73%)
202464 (67%)
20253 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2013 Nissan Versa owners reported engine problems?: NHTSA lists 47 engine complaints for the 2013 Versa, which is 23% of the 204 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Nissan Versa engine?: The related recall, campaign 15V507000, addresses the console trim panel, not the engine, so there is no engine-specific recall on record for this year.
At what mileage do 2013 Versa engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2013 Versa is 65,000 miles.
Did the engine issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this model year's overall complaints show 3 crashes and 2 injuries, though these figures cover all complaint areas, not engine issues exclusively.
How does the 2013 Versa compare to other years for engine complaints?: The 2013 Versa's engine complaints made up 23% of its total complaints, lower than 2014's 29% and 2015's 25%, but higher than 2012's 17%.