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2022 Nissan Versa Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

6/100

#18 most-complained of 19 Versa years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Nissan Versa has 20 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 6 out of 100 — #18 highest of 19 Versa model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (9 complaints, 45% of the total). Complaints report 1 injury.

Complaints
20
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
32.5
29.5 city / 37.5 hwy

Top 2022 Nissan Versa problems

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

  1. Engine9 (45%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain7 (35%)
  3. Other4 (20%)
  4. Electrical System3 (15%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (15%)
  6. Fuel System3 (15%)
  7. Brakes1 (5%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers1 (5%)
2022 Nissan Versa complaints: complaints filed per month6Mar 2023Oct 2023Mar 2024May 2024Aug 2024Apr 2025Mar 2026Jul 2026
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2023 to Jul 2026; peak Jul 2026 (6).

2022 Nissan Versa recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2022 Nissan Versa fuel economy and fuel cost

City
29.5 MPG
Highway
37.5 MPG
Combined
32.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,000
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.

2022 compared with other Versa years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Good3964232.5
2021Best2231332.5
2022Best620032.5
2023Best1137132.5
2024Caution5095132.5

All Nissan Versa years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Nissan Versa a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Nissan Versa ranks #18 of 19 among Versa model years (Complaint Index 6/100, verdict: Best). It has 20 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Nissan Versa?
The most reported problem areas are engine (9 complaints), transmission & powertrain (7 complaints), and electrical system (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 10,150 miles.
Does the 2022 Nissan Versa have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2022 Nissan Versa in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Nissan Versa?
EPA rates the 2022 Nissan Versa at 32.5 MPG combined (29.5 city / 37.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,000. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.