2025 Nissan Versa Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2025 Nissan Versa has a complaint index of 17, the second-lowest among the 19 model years with data, earning a Best verdict. It has no recalls and 12 complaints, mostly tied to transmission, engine, and camera systems.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 17/100
- #16 of 19 Versa years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 12
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 32.5
- 29.5 city / 37.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2025 Nissan Versa problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (33%)
- Engine3 (25%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (25%)
- Brakes1 (8%)
- Electrical System1 (8%)
- Fuel System1 (8%)
- Steering1 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (8%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report sudden loss of power while driving, with dashboard warning lights and the vehicle entering limp mode and refusing to move.
- Others describe a new transmission failing to engage gear immediately after purchase, with the dealer calling it limp mode.
- Owners report the engine losing power and being unable to exceed 45 to 50 mph on the highway.
- Some describe jerking and vibration during cold starts that self-corrects once the engine warms up, though acceleration stays impaired.
- One owner reported losing power steering and braking assistance simultaneously while reversing, leading to a crash.
- Another reported the Forward Collision Avoidance system triggering a false warning and braking suddenly during rain, resulting in a collision.
2025 Nissan Versa recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2025 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.
2025 compared with other Versa years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Nissan Versa reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Versa has a complaint index of 17, one of the lowest across the 19 model years tracked, and carries a Best verdict relative to other Versa years.
- Does the 2025 Nissan Versa have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2025 Versa as of the latest data.
- What problems does the 2025 Nissan Versa have?
- NHTSA complaints point to transmission and powertrain issues, including sudden power loss and limp mode, engine hesitation, and false Forward Collision Avoidance warnings.
- How does the 2025 Versa compare to other Versa years?
- With a complaint index of 17, the 2025 Versa ranks 16th out of 19 years when ordered worst to best, meaning most other years scored worse; only a few years like 2019 and 2022 have lower indexes.
- What is the top problem area for the 2025 Versa?
- Transmission and powertrain complaints make up 33% of reported issues, the largest share among the problem areas NHTSA lists for this year.