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2024 Nissan Versa Engine Problems

Engine complaints make up 67% of all 2024 Nissan Versa complaints filed with NHTSA, 64 out of 95 total. Owners mainly describe sudden power loss and limp mode after stalling, especially with the manual transmission. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Engine complaints
64
67% of 95
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
415 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle stalls or triggers limp mode after restarting, leaving little or no acceleration even with the pedal pressed fully down.
  • Manual-transmission cars lose power in all gears and struggle to climb hills or merge onto highways.
  • Sudden power loss occurs mid-drive in traffic without warning lights, sometimes causing other drivers to swerve or honk.
  • Engine revs high between shifts and develops a rattling noise near the shifter within weeks of purchase.
  • Fuel-system related limp mode episodes recur multiple times over several months on the same vehicle.

When 2024 Nissan Versa engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 27, 2023, latest Aug 19, 2026.

2024 Nissan Versa engine complaints: complaints filed per month10Oct 2023Feb 2024May 2024Aug 2024Dec 2024Apr 2025Jul 2025Aug 2026
64 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2024 (10).

Engine recalls for the 2024 Nissan Versa

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Versa model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201026 (10%)
  2. 201114 (5%)
  3. 201282 (17%)
  4. 201347 (23%)
  5. 201459 (29%)
  6. 201542 (25%)
  7. 201614 (18%)
  8. 20179 (15%)
  9. 201816 (29%)
  10. 20194 (17%)
  11. 202015 (23%)
  12. 20217 (23%)
  13. 20229 (45%)
  14. 202327 (73%)
  15. 202464 (67%)
  16. 20253 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the engine a common problem on the 2024 Nissan Versa?
Yes. Engine-related issues account for 67% of the 95 total complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2024 Versa, or 64 complaints.
Is there a recall for the 2024 Nissan Versa engine?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue.
What do owners describe happening with the engine?
Owners report sudden power loss, stalling, and limp mode that prevents normal acceleration, often on manual-transmission versions.
Has this engine issue caused any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data lists 1 crash and 0 injuries and 0 fires tied to this engine problem area for the 2024 Versa.

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.