2013 Nissan Versa Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 6%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Nissan Versa, 6% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
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.
“There is hesitation when I accelerate, it takes a little bit to get up to speed (which isn't great when you're on the free way). When I push on the break and then take my foot off the break it feels like my car is still breaking. When I'm stopped at a red light my car shakes.”
NHTSA complaint #11365288, filed 2020-10, 65,000 miles“I am writing to share with you a safety concern I have with my 2013 Nissan Versa. I am very happy with my vehicle except for one thing. The vehicle only have one point of entry, the driver side door. The model that I have is the basic model where keyless entry was not include, which is fine with me. But when I received the vehicle, I went to let my wife in and found that there wasn't a key hole on the passenger side. The only way to get into the vehicle was through the driver side with a key. …”
NHTSA complaint #10611053, filed 2014-07, 50 miles“The transmission indicator on the display goes out frequently while in motion. When the display is out, the CVT transmission shudders, slips, and/or 'downshifts' hard. There is also a lack of power when accelerating which becomes a problem when entering traffic. The indicator will go out and then come back on intermittently while operating the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11100715, filed 2018-06, 70,000 miles“The turn signal clicking sound is not loud enough when the auto is being operated dealer's service people can't make the clicker louder or get a part to fix this problem manufacturer's people tell us that the part is as designed we contend that the clicker not being loud enough could cause us to have an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10504428, filed 2013-03, 15 miles“my air conditioning is not working. i believe wires in my care are covered with soy which is an attractant to mice and rats and causes them to climb into my car and eat the wires, causing the car to malfunction. we need to outlaw and ban the use of soy feedstuffs on car wires, this is just ridiculous for allowing this to happen, to make cars a magnet for mice and rats.”
NHTSA complaint #11425417, filed 2021-07Related service bulletins
- 11004962May 21, 2024VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 11004961May 21, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11004960May 21, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10239062Jun 16, 2023SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical…
- 10239060Jun 16, 202312 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while…
- 10235707Apr 27, 2023VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10235710Apr 17, 2023INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10208946Feb 22, 2022CAN COMMUNICATION â NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10206373Dec 7, 2021CLEANING FRONT OR REAR COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLIES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10190174Mar 17, 2021WORN IGNITION KEY WILL NOT TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 16 | 17% |
| 2023 | 7 | 19% |
| 2022 | 3 | 15% |
| 2021 | 8 | 25% |
| 2020 | 12 | 19% |
| 2019 | 7 | 29% |
| 2018 | 17 | 30% |
| 2017 | 11 | 18% |
| 2016 | 8 | 10% |
| 2015 | 17 | 10% |
| 2014 | 17 | 8% |
| 2013 | 12 | 6% |
| 2012 | 34 | 7% |
| 2011 | 17 | 6% |
| 2010 | 17 | 6% |
| 2009 | 14 | 3% |
| 2008 | 25 | 7% |
| 2007 | 29 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2013 Nissan Versa
73 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Nissan Versa
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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