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2013 Nissan Versa Steering Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
4%of 204 total for the year
Median mileage
52,305miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Nissan Versa, 4% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,305 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.

“While driving and when accelerating the vehicle waives to the right and since the steering wheel is held straight the car comes back into the lane. This happens at speeds 30+ and specially 60+. I changed 4 michelin new tires, did alignment and the problem was not solved. Took the car to a local mechanic and he said that suspension is good tight and no leaking is visible from the joints. Problems is a safety issue since I am planning to give the car to my 16 year old daughter.”

NHTSA complaint #11300594, filed 2020-01, 73,851 miles

“We own a 2013 Nissan Versa, with 52,310 miles. We keep great care of the car, with routine maintance checks, oil changes, tire rotations, etc. The car is housed in the midwest, thus driving on a fairly flat surface it's whole existence. The vehicle has never been in an accident. We found out we have to get a whole new transmission put in our vehicle costing $4,050. This seems outrageous as our vehicle has less miles than the average vehicle puts on each year. We also have to get new front brushing costing $387.53. This is ridiculous for a car with that little of mileage on it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11151264, filed 2018-11, 52,305 miles

“The car wanders wildly at speeds of 55mph + and you are in another lane if the wind blows. Have brought to dealer, had tires rotated, suspension checked tire PSI matching etc. It is design flaw with some component, whether it be the car is simply too light, or the suspension is too soft etc. This is a serious safety concern. I have actually been pulled over by state troopers for excessive weaving , when it was windy out.”

NHTSA complaint #10515942, filed 2013-06, 9,650 miles

“The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10855241, filed 2016-04, 77,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle began to wander out of the lane independently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer two times for inspection. The technician was unable to locate a problem and informed that both front and rear wheels were correctly aligned. The failure recurred whenever traveling 60 MPH and above. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 115. The VIN was unavailable.”

NHTSA complaint #10509238, filed 2013-04, 115 miles

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202518%
202411%
2021413%
202012%
201928%
201824%
201735%
201679%
20152012%
2014105%
201384%
2012245%
2011218%
2010114%
2009286%
2008236%
2007226%

Other parts of the 2013 Nissan Versa

Transmission and drivetrain
73 complaints
Brakes
34 complaints
Other or unknown
33 complaints
Vehicle speed control
27 complaints
Engine
26 complaints
Air bags
22 complaints
Body and structure
18 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Exterior 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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