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2013 Nissan Versa Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Nissan Versa, 10% of that year's 204 total complaints. The median mileage at failure is 21,220 miles, with 3 crashes and 2 injuries reported, but no related recalls exist for this component.

Structure & Body complaints
20
10% of 204
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
21,220 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Hood latches reportedly fail while driving at highway speeds, letting the hood fly open and strike the windshield, roof, and fenders.
  • Owners describe persistent wind noise around the side mirrors that dealership staff attributed to normal design rather than a defect.
  • Some drivers report the windshield glass has visible waviness near the cowling area, requiring replacement.
  • Front doors are described as leaking cold air into the cabin, fogging up the windows and reducing visibility while driving.
  • Owners note the car feels unstable in crosswinds above 5 mph at highway speeds, which some attribute to reduced vehicle weight compared to earlier model years.
  • Front window sun shades are described as too small to block sunlight, making it hard to see while driving.

When 2013 Nissan Versa body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 10, 2013, latest Oct 11, 2023.

2013 Nissan Versa structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2013Feb 2015Aug 2015Jul 2016Aug 2017Dec 2020
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2013 to Oct 2023; peak Mar 2013 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 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.

  1. 200720 (6%)
  2. 200812 (3%)
  3. 200922 (4%)
  4. 201024 (9%)
  5. 201114 (5%)
  6. 201221 (4%)
  7. 201320 (10%)
  8. 201414 (7%)
  9. 201514 (8%)
  10. 20161 (1%)
  11. 20175 (8%)
  12. 20182 (4%)
  13. 20191 (4%)
  14. 20205 (8%)
  15. 20211 (3%)
  16. 20220 (0%)
  17. 20230 (0%)
  18. 20242 (2%)
  19. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Nissan Versa?
NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Versa, which is 10% of the 204 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2013 Nissan Versa?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Structure & Body area on the 2013 Nissan Versa.
What is the typical mileage when Structure & Body problems occur on the 2013 Versa?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 21,220 miles.
Have Structure & Body problems led to crashes or injuries on the 2013 Versa?
NHTSA data tied to this component on the 2013 Versa shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.
How does the 2013 Versa compare to other years for Structure & Body complaints?
The 2013 Versa's 10% share of complaints in this area is higher than most other model years, including 2012 at 4%, 2014 at 7%, and 2015 at 8%, though 2010 had 24 complaints at a 9% share.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.