2015 Nissan Versa Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 15%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,500miles
- 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 2015 Nissan Versa, 15% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car shut off while I was stopped at a stop sign. The radio and air were still on. The car would not move. In order for me to move the vehicle, I had to put it into park, turn the ignition switch to off and turn the ignition back to on. Basically turn it all the way off and restart the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11328528, filed 2020-06, 80,900 miles“My car has stalled twice now.... Both while driving right before it stalls I try to accelerate and it won't go. Just stalls.... Have to turn the car totally off and then re-start. So far it has re-started every time but why!!! This has done this twice and once in heavy traffic. Very dangerous.....”
NHTSA complaint #11222122, filed 2019-06, 53,000 miles“When I accelerate my car makes a pinging noise,like the ball in a spray can. The dealer checked the car and said they heard no pinging sound. This was about 4 months ago. Still doing the same thing. Changed the plugs,and using hi-test gas now, but same thing. Anyone have a solution I would greatly appreciate it.”
NHTSA complaint #10979858, filed 2017-04, 28,000 miles“My Nissan Versa has 56,000 miles and I haven't had any issues with this car or any warning lights etc. Yesterday I drove my car and every time I stopped at a traffic light or stop sign the car would shut off then restart but then shut off immediately again. The RPM gauge needle was moving between 1 and 2 really fast. The car starts and then shuts off when coming to a complete stop and this just started happening”
NHTSA complaint #11138857, filed 2018-10, 56,000 miles“Sometimes stepping on the gas pedal does absolutely nothing. This has happened several times since owning the car. You can press the gas pedal all the way to the floor and it won't do anything at all. I took it in to have the Nissan dealership to look at it and they totally blow me off denied that anything was going on there was nothing wrong with the motor they said. You have to just let off the gas pedal and wait a few seconds and then it'll finally move the car when you press the gas pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #11318867, filed 2020-03, 50,000 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…
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 2015 Nissan Versa
47 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsSeat 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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