YearToAvoid

2014 Nissan Versa Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 33 brake complaints for the 2014 Nissan Versa, 16% of the 207 total complaints filed for the year. Owners report the brake pedal sticking or going to the floor, with a median failure mileage of 22,000 miles and 15 crashes noted. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data.

Brakes complaints
33
16% of 207
Crashes reported
15
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
22,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal becoming stuck or trapping their foot when trying to depress it, leading to rear-end collisions at low speeds.
  • Several complaints describe the brake pedal traveling all the way to the floor without engaging the brakes, causing the vehicle to crash into the vehicle ahead.
  • Some drivers report the vehicle taking longer than expected to stop even after applying excessive force to the pedal, despite the anti-lock brake system being active.
  • One owner described losing brake function entirely while driving 25 mph, resulting in a rear-end crash and vehicle loss.
  • A driver mentioned being distracted and having a foot caught under the brake pedal before striking a pole, resulting in injuries.

When 2014 Nissan Versa brake complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 1, 2013, latest Oct 1, 2019.

2014 Nissan Versa brakes complaints: complaints filed per month4Dec 2013Jul 2014Apr 2015Jul 2015Oct 2015Mar 2016Feb 2018Oct 2019
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2013 to Oct 2019; peak Mar 2016 (4).

Brakes recalls for the 2014 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.

  1. 200717 (5%)
  2. 200822 (6%)
  3. 200913 (3%)
  4. 20108 (3%)
  5. 20116 (2%)
  6. 201242 (9%)
  7. 201335 (17%)
  8. 201433 (16%)
  9. 201529 (17%)
  10. 20169 (11%)
  11. 20179 (15%)
  12. 20186 (11%)
  13. 20196 (25%)
  14. 20206 (9%)
  15. 20212 (6%)
  16. 20221 (5%)
  17. 20230 (0%)
  18. 20242 (2%)
  19. 20251 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2014 Nissan Versa have?
NHTSA lists 33 brake-related complaints for the 2014 Nissan Versa, which is 16% of the 207 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Nissan Versa?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2014 Nissan Versa's brake complaints.
At what mileage do 2014 Versa brake problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints is 22,000 miles.
Did the brake problems cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to the brake complaints for the 2014 Versa shows 15 crashes and 5 injuries, with no fires reported.

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.