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2015 Nissan Versa Brakes Problems

Complaints
20about this part
Share
12%of 168 total for the year
Median mileage
12,192miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Nissan Versa, 12% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,192 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Every time I get gas my car cuts off. I pumped the gas start the car and drive a couple feet and car cuts off. Nissan doesn't think its important and that sense they can't see the probe it isn't true. I don't want my car to stop in the middle of traffic due to whatever is going on. Brakes get stuck or goes to the floor when trying to stop and gas drains very quickly.”

NHTSA complaint #10795248, filed 2015-11, 16,665 miles

“Having problem stopping my car in wet or snowy weather. Anti-lock breaks not working correctly. There is a recall for my year but when I do a search it says there are zero recalls for my vehicle. Transmission does nit shift properly.”

NHTSA complaint #11288040, filed 2019-12, 56,000 miles

“When I first purchased the car, I noticed the brake pedal was very spongy and soft and the car hesitated to stop when brake engaged. But as I keep driving it, it prompt me into danger as I have hard time stopping the car and end up in the middle of crosswalk. For Versa brake, I feel like it is designed to brake at least 30ft ahead, it totally does not work for emergency. I never let my mom drive that car because her eyes could not see that far! Also, when the AC is on, the brake gets even worse! …”

NHTSA complaint #10888870, filed 2016-07, 15,645 miles

“Our car was traveling in a very slow speed on an on-ramp of interchange from freeway 110 north bound to 105 west bound in los angeles county. The traffic flow was in a very slow moving fashion. Since it was an uphill on ramp, I had to step on the gas pedal slightly to keep the car moving at a slow but steady speed. As the traffic got slower, I gently stepped on the brake to slow down the car. While I was holding down the brake pedal, suddenly I heard a clunk noise and felt a vibration. At this point, the car started moving on its own without a sign of slowing down. …”

NHTSA complaint #10925606, filed 2016-11, 8,740 miles

“While going downhill at 30-35 MPH we started to come upon a red light. The car began to slow down but not by much as it kept going at a steady rate. Finally after pressing hard on the brakes almost to the floor the car began to stop. It eventually came to a complete stop in the middle of the crosswalk.”

NHTSA complaint #10717227, filed 2015-05, 35 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202518%
202422%
202215%
202126%
202069%
2019417%
2018611%
2017915%
2016911%
20152012%
20143115%
20133417%
2012327%
201152%
201062%
2009122%
2008174%
2007113%

Other parts of the 2015 Nissan Versa

Transmission and drivetrain
47 complaints
Engine
26 complaints
Other or unknown
26 complaints
Air bags
25 complaints
Vehicle speed control
21 complaints
Steering
20 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Fuel system
13 complaints
Body and structure
12 complaints
Electronic stability control
11 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 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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