2012 Nissan Versa Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 50about this part
- Share
- 10%of 486 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,482miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Nissan Versa, 10% of the 486 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,482 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Nissan Versa 2012 has a engine problem with the mass air sensor and also the electrical probelm.my car shut off on the road while I was driving.I sent to the mechanist but they could not find the exact problem.I also sent to a Nissan dealership but the problem still remain it. I one time almost got a accident because of it.”
NHTSA complaint #11395606, filed 2021-02, 68,945 miles“Car suddenly stopped running while driving, causing me to almost get rear ended 3 times. Shop adv the fuel pump burnt the fuse out causing the the car to loose power and die. The 15 amp fuse was burnt out 2 times in 12 months or less the first time was city streets the second time was on the highway at 70 MPH. Bot times time I was in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11233637, filed 2019-07, 63,000 miles“Bad transmission, brakes, bearing wheels, etc. Car is parked is can't be use risky.when I bought the car it had five tamara recalls it was a risky car to drive, dealership didn't said a thing about it. Loss my money. Car was in a car dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11109736, filed 2018-07, 320,000 miles“The car suddenly stopped while I was driving. I had no control of brakes or steering. It coasted to a stop. I contacted ktnv channel 13 investigative news and they filmed me and my story. The episode aired last night and today. I have two 2012 Versa's; the other one did not do this. They are my twins cars; I try to drive one every two weeks to make sure everything is ok. The vehicle was definitely in motion when this happened; had just exited the interstate.”
NHTSA complaint #11004976, filed 2017-07, 52,000 miles“P0846 fluid pressure sensor - replacement of transmission control valve body/ replace complete transmission. I got a check engine light which showed p0846 code in mid 2018. However the check engine light disappeared after a while. The light reappeared now in 2020 showing the same faulty code. I went to dealership to check it out and they said that this is a common issue in nissans 2012 Versa and that I will need to replace the transmission. They told me that the warranty has also expired as the vehicle is above 84000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11326547, filed 2020-05, 78,189 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152515Nov 28, 2018OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer…
- 10144489Jun 28, 2018ENGINE TURNS OFF OR HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP DURING HOT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (+100°F) This bulletin has been amended. Table A has been revised. No other changes…
- 10119282Nov 28, 2016NISSAN; DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION FOR ABS DTC C1130 SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing for DTC C1130 (ENGINE SIGNAL): ECM related DTCs (P-codes) must be diagnosed, repaired, and…
- 10091504Aug 25, 2016"versa sedan and versa note; engine turns off or hesitates when accelerating from a stop during hot ambient temperatures (+100°f) this bulletin has been amended. The applied…
- 10192478Nov 25, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Starting with 2010 Model Year, Nissan vehicles have been gradually incorporating a new type of DTC known as Permanent DTC or P-DTC. If a vehicle is equipped…
- 10192468Nov 13, 2014IF YOU CONFIRM: All of the following or the customer reports all of the following: With the engine at idle, and the transmission is in Drive, and the A/C is turned ON; when the…
- 10053954Jan 29, 2014Nissan: on some vehicles, when accelerating from a stop, and weather is hot (100 degrees), the engine turns off or will hesitate. Model 2012-2014 versa. *pe updated 12/26/13. *pe…
- 10192293Jan 13, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement Engine Control Modules (ECMs) for many newer Nissan vehicles are now "Blank" ECMs. Blank ECMs come without software and must be programmed (not…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 25% |
| 2024 | 53 | 55% |
| 2023 | 23 | 62% |
| 2022 | 6 | 30% |
| 2021 | 5 | 16% |
| 2020 | 14 | 22% |
| 2019 | 3 | 13% |
| 2018 | 14 | 25% |
| 2017 | 8 | 13% |
| 2016 | 10 | 12% |
| 2015 | 26 | 15% |
| 2014 | 37 | 18% |
| 2013 | 26 | 13% |
| 2012 | 50 | 10% |
| 2011 | 11 | 4% |
| 2010 | 17 | 6% |
| 2009 | 18 | 4% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 Nissan Versa
167 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
163 complaintsOther or unknown
51 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Nissan Versa
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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