2023 Nissan Versa Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2023 Nissan Versa has 37 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 11, and 1 recall, earning a Best verdict — the second-best index among 19 model years, behind only 2022 and 2021.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 11/100
- #17 of 19 Versa years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 37
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 32.5
- 29.5 city / 37.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2023 Nissan Versa problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine loses power suddenly and won't accelerate past roughly 25-40 mph, sometimes triggering a Crankshaft Position Sensor code.
- Car stalls in traffic or on the highway, then temporarily loses power again after restarting.
- Some owners report the loss-of-power episodes happen repeatedly on cold starts, with the car feeling like it's stuck in limp mode.
- Manual-transmission cars stall at intersections and lose the ability to accelerate normally until the driver pulls over and restarts.
- Electrical failures leave the car completely dead with no power despite a good battery, and dealerships have been unable to find the cause.
- One owner reported a snapping noise from the front end followed by the transmission and left drive axle being replaced under warranty.
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 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Versa rates Best, with only 37 complaints and a complaint index of 11, among the lowest of any Versa model year.
- What is the main problem with the 2023 Nissan Versa?
- Engine complaints dominate, making up 73% of reported issues, mostly involving sudden loss of power, with a median mileage at failure of 11,000 miles.
- Does the 2023 Nissan Versa have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (24V154000) covers a manufacturing issue with the driver's front airbag assembly, which Nissan dealers replace for free.
- How does the 2023 Versa compare to other model years?
- The 2023 Versa ranks 17th worst out of 19 model years for complaint index, meaning only two years, 2022 and 2021, performed better.