2012 Nissan Versa Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 486 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2012 Nissan Versa, 2% of the 486 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I put my car into reverse and was unable to depress the brake pedal and had to put the car in park to get it to stop while nearly hitting another vehicle. The low lights also have to available settings but one doesn't work so it stays the same no matter which one you put it on. Also why would I have an oil leak at 35,000 miles. My whole transmission apparently needed to be changed due to a broken or missing cap.”
NHTSA complaint #10531876, filed 2013-07, 38,000 miles“On november 12, 2020 my check engine light came on leaving from my job so I made an appointment on november 14,2020 to get the car service. I went to the Nissan car dealership spoke with the salesman in reference to my vehicle and the person stated I have water immersed in my tail light is why the check engine light is coming on and if I don't get the problem fix the light would stay on. I asked if I get the problem fix will it happen again the answer was yes do to the model and make on my vehicle I believe this should be a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11376763, filed 2020-11, 75,848 miles“I rented a 2012 Versa hatchback this week. Upon driving the vehicle I discovered that the turn signal indicators were not working. I reported this to the rental agency and was told that this model does not have indicators. I drove the car for 3 days and found that it had no turn or high beam indicators. These are basic safety devices to inform the driver of the these functions. These cars should not be allowed on us roadways. According to what I read in a document published by the u. S. Dot these are required, so I wonder how these vehicles are allowed in the u.s. …”
NHTSA complaint #10489544, filed 2012-12, 12,000 miles“Moisture gets into the sealed taillight assemblies causing a short which then causes the computer to shift the transmission since it thinks you have applied the brakes. This will obviously cause the taillights to fail and may cause transmission issues resulting in accidents.”
NHTSA complaint #11055943, filed 2017-12, 47,000 miles“Left turn signal dims or goes out completely when atmospheric moisture is present (rain/cold). Nissan dealership fixed as bulb issue, but issue persists. Nissan appears unable to diagnose cause. Driver concerned of potential safety implications due to problematic signal.”
NHTSA complaint #10655073, filed 2014-11, 33,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10235698Apr 5, 2023HEADLAMP, FOG LAMP, OR REAR COMBINATION LAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10138264Apr 20, 2018FOG LAMP AND/OR HEADLAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended to add Fog Lamps and modify one step in the flow chart on page 3. No other changes have been made. Please discard…
- 10192750Feb 26, 2016SERVICE INFORMATION Occasionally customers may notice water vapor or fog in the headlamps. The information, illustrations, and flow chart in this bulletin are provided to help…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 | 3 | 9% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2012 Nissan Versa
167 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
163 complaintsOther or unknown
51 complaintsEngine
50 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Nissan Versa
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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