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2016 Nissan Versa Brakes Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
11%of 81 total for the year
Median mileage
9,730miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Nissan Versa, 11% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,730 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“I have taken my brand new Nissan to the dealer 6 times now. Breaks keep making a noise like a tapping noise while driving. The last time I took the car to the dealer and picked it up after a week the breaks are screeching to the point where I cannot drive. Nissan dealer and Nissan factory are claiming this is not their responsibility.”

NHTSA complaint #11013648, filed 2017-08, 1,000 miles

“When I drive in the winter time and apply the brakes on a slippery road the car doesn't want to stop no matter how many times I try to use the brakes. Instead, the brakes pop and click until my car slows down on its own. I ended up sliding literally in the middle of the street at a busy intersection. Other drivers were aware my car was having trouble stopping and allowed me to proceed. That happened in the 1st time in december 2017. The following year I had my brakes check and the service station claimed the couldn't find any thing wrong with them. …”

NHTSA complaint #11282408, filed 2019-11, 79,000 miles

“The Nissan Versa 2016 has a faulty brake system. I was in motion driving with ongoing traffic I saw the traffic stopped I pressed the brakes and kept pressing brakes and the car did not stop. I could not go left or right because cars were in both lanes. I hit car in front. The officer verified that the car was in speed motion with no screeches or mark in street. The officer stated that my car was in normal speed motion. The air bags deployed and my sister and I were injured. The car I hit passengers was ok. This accident was caused by brake failure. I reported this to the Nissan corporation.”

NHTSA complaint #11048696, filed 2017-11, 50,000 miles

“The vehicle was in motion on a two way street traveling approximately 30 miles an hour the brakes were pressed and then pumped and did not stop the vehicle. The Nissan slammed into the back of another vehicle. The Nissan has been deemed totaled . The 2016 Nissan Versa had approximately 9000 miles and had a break assist feature and ABS breaks. The vehicle did not stop.”

NHTSA complaint #10980974, filed 2017-04, 9,000 miles

“The vehicle was shifted into drive and the ABS light came on and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle had to be steered into a curb to stop it before it entered oncoming traffic. This vehicle also hesitates upon turning which is a hazard while driving.”

NHTSA complaint #11014630, filed 2017-08, 10,461 miles

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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 2016 Nissan Versa

Air bags
21 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Other or unknown
16 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 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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