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2014 Nissan Versa Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

80/100

#4 most-complained of 16 Versa years

The 2014 Nissan Versa ranks 4th worst of 16 model years with a Complaint Index of 80 and a verdict of Avoid. NHTSA lists 207 complaints, 2 recalls, and 27 crashes, with Transmission & Powertrain the top problem area at 40% of complaints.

Complaints
207
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
27 / 0
Injuries / deaths
17 / 1
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
30
27 city / 35 hwy

Top 2014 Nissan Versa problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain82 (40%)
  2. Engine59 (29%)
  3. Brakes33 (16%)
  4. Other32 (15%)
  5. Airbags24 (12%)
  6. Electrical System17 (8%)
  7. Structure & Body14 (7%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires11 (5%)
  9. Fuel System10 (5%)
  10. Steering10 (5%)

What owners report

  • Owners report airbags failing to deploy in low-speed head-on or rear-end crashes.
  • Drivers describe their foot getting stuck under or on the brake pedal, leading to unintended acceleration or inability to stop.
  • Some owners report brakes taking longer to stop the vehicle, with the pedal traveling to the floor despite anti-lock brakes.
  • Sudden acceleration was reported while attempting to move from accelerator to brake in parking lot situations.
  • Several crashes involving these issues occurred at low speeds, including one head-on collision at 25 mph.
2014 Nissan Versa complaints: complaints filed per quarter172013 Q42015 Q22016 Q42018 Q22019 Q42021 Q22023 Q12025 Q1
297 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2015 Q4 (17).

2014 Nissan Versa recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 15V418000Jul 1, 2015Electrical System14,595 vehicles

    Electrical system:ignition:switch

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Sedan vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, to January 29, 2014, 2013-2014 Cube vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 21, 2013, and 2013-2014 Juke vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 22, 2013. When exposed to hot temperatures, the affected vehicles have an engine start/stop button that may stick inside the button housing.

    Risk: If the engine start/stop button gets stuck in the housing, road vibrations may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the start/stop switch housing, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

2014 Nissan Versa fuel economy and fuel cost

City
27 MPG
Highway
35 MPG
Combined
30 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,150
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other Versa years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Avoid1004861030
2013Caution67204130
2014Avoid80207230
2015Caution73168130
2016Caution5380030

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Nissan Versa reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2014 Versa a Complaint Index of 80, ranking it 4th worst among 16 model years, with a verdict of Avoid relative to other Versa years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2014 Nissan Versa?
Transmission & Powertrain issues make up 40% of complaints (82 of 207), with a median mileage at failure of 80,787.5 miles, making it the top problem area.
Does the 2014 Nissan Versa have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 Versa: one for the engine/console trim panel (15V507000) and one for the electrical start/stop switch housing (15V418000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2014 Versa compare to other years?
The 2014 model's Complaint Index of 80 is worse than 2013 (67) and 2015 (73), but better than 2012 (100), 2011 (93), and 2010 (87), all also rated Avoid or worse relative categories.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Nissan Versa?
EPA rates the 2014 Versa at 30 mpg combined (27 city / 35 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150.

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.