2023 Nissan Versa Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
11/100
#17 most-complained of 19 Versa years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2023 Nissan Versa has 37 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 11 out of 100 — #17 highest of 19 Versa model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (27 complaints, 73% of the total).
- Complaints
- 37
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 32.5
- 29.5 city / 37.5 hwy
Top 2023 Nissan Versa problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine27 (73%)
- Transmission & Powertrain15 (41%)
- Other9 (24%)
- Electrical System7 (19%)
- Fuel System4 (11%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (3%)
2023 Nissan Versa recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V154000Feb 27, 2024Airbags351 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.
2023 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.
2023 compared with other Versa years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Nissan Versa a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Nissan Versa ranks #17 of 19 among Versa model years (Complaint Index 11/100, verdict: Best). It has 37 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Versa?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (27 complaints), transmission & powertrain (15 complaints), and electrical system (7 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 11,000 miles.
- Does the 2023 Nissan Versa have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2023 Nissan Versa, most recently reported 2024, covering airbags.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Nissan Versa?
- EPA rates the 2023 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.