2013 Nissan Versa Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 13%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,388miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Nissan Versa, 13% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,388 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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“When I was driving on the freeway- the vehicle suddenly stopped running. There was no warning. The car came to a sudden stop. When I restarted the car it is very sluggish to run. When it is idling it appears to want to stop running. When you begin to move forward- it has a hard time going. I have taken this vehicle to planet Nissan for the past two years- for this continual problem- they continually want to deny anything is wrong with the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11005166, filed 2017-07, 86,000 miles“The transmission on this vehicle jerks at times making the vehicle lunge forward. It also does not engage from a stop or slow speed placing me in danger of being hit by the vehicles hesitation. When going up a hill the transmission does not engage or slips prior to engaging so I have no power to go up the hill. The transmission slips at a stop sign so when I pull out I never know if I will be stuck in the way of traffic. This transmission is dangerous. When turning the transmission does not engage for a short time jerking the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11415471, filed 2021-05, 78,167 miles“Heat shields- undercarriage vibrate, make all sorts of noise, then crack at bolts where mounted and have to be replaced. This was done on my vehicle and unless corrected will be a continual problem. Also, the plastic, poorly made, air intake at and near air breather vibrate and clatter terribly! This car has more undercarriage and engine compartment noise than any vehicle I've owned. I might also add the engine has valve tick, which does not seem to show it's ugly head when at the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10825424, filed 2016-02, 3,000 miles“Car shakes when accelerating above 40mph. Engine sounds rough. Has stalled a couple of times when parking. I brought the car in to have 2 recalls fixed. A center console moulding trim and a CVT software upgrade. I explained the problem with the engine when I brought it in and was told that they would check it out. I was told by the 1st dealership that there were no apparent problems while driving the car. The problem got worse immediately. I called the dealership back and was told that the car was not inspected and that there would be a $200 inspection fee. …”
NHTSA complaint #11105216, filed 2018-07, 77,000 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…
- 10152011Nov 14, 20182013-2017 SENTRA AND VERSA SEDAN, AND 2014-2017 VERSA NOTE; CVT JUDDER AND/OR P0746/P0965/P17F0 STORED This bulletin applies only to vehicles eqiupped with a CVT (Continuously…
- 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…
- 10192464Nov 7, 2014Nissan is conducting an inventory inspection on 105,290 specific MY2013-15 Nissan ALT, PTH, LEF, MUR, NV2, NVT, SEN, and VER NOTE vehicles to inspect the software on the OCS ECU.
- 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 2013 Nissan Versa
73 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsElectrical system
12 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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