2014 Nissan Versa Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2014 Nissan Versa has 207 complaints and a Complaint Index of 61, earning a Caution verdict, ranked 8th worst of 19 model years. Transmission & Powertrain problems lead at 40% of complaints, with two recalls covering the engine console trim and an electrical start/stop switch.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 61/100
- #8 of 19 Versa years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 207
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 27
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 17
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 27 city / 35 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 17 / 1
Top 2014 Nissan Versa problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain82 (40%)
- Engine59 (29%)
- Brakes33 (16%)
- Other32 (15%)
- Airbags24 (12%)
- Electrical System17 (8%)
- Structure & Body14 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires11 (5%)
- Fuel System10 (5%)
- Steering10 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy in low-speed collisions, including a head-on impact at 25 mph and side impacts near 35,000 miles.
- Some drivers reported their foot getting stuck near the accelerator or between pedals, leading to unintended acceleration and crashes into other vehicles or objects.
- Brake pedal reportedly went to the floor without engaging, resulting in a rear-end collision.
- Engine stalling was reported at a stoplight, leaving the vehicle unable to move before being rear-ended.
- Sudden acceleration was described while backing out of a parking spot, causing a collision with nearby parked cars.
2014 Nissan Versa recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Nissan Versa reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2014 Versa a Complaint Index of 61 and a Caution verdict, ranking 8th worst among 19 model years of the Versa. Transmission & Powertrain issues make up 40% of its 207 complaints.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan Versa?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 40% of complaints, followed by Engine problems at 29% and Brakes at 16%. The median mileage at failure for transmission complaints was 80,787 miles.
- Does the 2014 Nissan Versa have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists two recalls for the 2014 Versa: one for a console trim panel near the engine area and one for a start/stop switch housing electrical issue. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2014 Versa compare to other Versa years?
- The 2014 model's Complaint Index of 61 is better than the 2008-2012 Avoid years, which ranged from 78 to 100, but worse than 2013's 56 and later years like 2019-2023, which reached Best verdicts with indexes as low as 0.
- Were there any airbag issues reported in the 2014 Versa?
- Yes, NHTSA complaints describe airbags failing to deploy in several low-speed crashes, including a head-on collision at 25 mph, contributing to the Airbags category's 24 complaints and 15 crashes.