2024 Nissan Versa Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2024 Nissan Versa has a complaint index of 50, ranking 10th worst out of 19 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. Owners mostly report engine and stalling-related issues, with one airbag recall affecting the year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #10 of 19 Versa years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 95
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- 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 2024 Nissan Versa problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine64 (67%)
- Transmission & Powertrain34 (36%)
- Electrical System16 (17%)
- Other16 (17%)
- Fuel System10 (11%)
- Brakes2 (2%)
- Structure & Body2 (2%)
- Airbags1 (1%)
- Seat Belts1 (1%)
- Steering1 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Manual-transmission cars stall after the clutch is let out too quickly, then enter what owners describe as limp mode.
- After stalling, the engine cuts power roughly in half, limiting highway speeds to around 60 mph.
- Check engine light appears with very low mileage alongside a loss of acceleration.
- Headlights and heater output dim and brighten in sync with acceleration, which Nissan told one owner is normal.
- Loss of power while in gear creates a hazard in traffic when the car cannot regain speed.
- A steering-related complaint describes a rod or piston breaking and puncturing a tire, leading to a crash.
2024 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.
2024 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.
2024 compared with other Versa years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Nissan Versa reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 50 for the 2024 Versa, giving it a Caution verdict. It ranks 10th worst among the 19 Versa model years with data.
- What is the main problem with the 2024 Nissan Versa?
- Engine issues are the top problem area, making up 67% of complaints (64 of 95), many involving stalling and limp mode on manual-transmission cars.
- Does the 2024 Nissan Versa have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall campaign (24V154000) covers a manufacturing issue with the driver's front airbag assembly; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2024 Versa compare to other Versa years?
- With a complaint index of 50, the 2024 Versa is worse than most recent years like 2019 through 2023, which all earned Best verdicts with lower indexes.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Nissan Versa?
- The 2024 Versa is EPA-rated at 32.5 mpg combined (29.5 city / 37.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,000.