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2016 Nissan Versa Engine Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
12%of 81 total for the year
Median mileage
51,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Nissan Versa, 12% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 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.

“Trying to leave for work, turn on my car and then there was a squeal (like a belt) and then the engine shut off, not the car (battery is working). I do this about three times to see if maybe the gas needed to be pressed or if the car needed to be in gear, same thing happened. I call my father for advise, and I wanted him to hear the noise before the shut off, so I turn off the radio, AC, everything. Then the car starts and stays on. Turns out that if I had the fan going it was shutting off the engine. …”

NHTSA complaint #11243458, filed 2019-08, 40,500 miles

“Purchased a 2016 Nissan Versa (brand new) car ran well until 11/18/19. When I left work, started car as usual and headed home. Passed a roundabout along with some freeway driving. While on roberts rd. At a traffic light (waiting for right away) car seemed fine, but once I applied the gas to cross the intersection on a green light. Nothing happened. All the dummy lights came on, radio and heat was still working but car shut down at rush hour. I could not move. I called for the police to help then had it towed to the Nissan dealership. …”

NHTSA complaint #11282566, filed 2019-11, 30,000 miles

“Air bag red signal on and off. It is very loose. AC compressor needs repair that cause Belt broken, pulley isn’t working and AC condenser needed to be repair. Power Train catalyst issues. Exhaust leaking at manifold, catalyst too exhaust as exhaust connections. Oxygen sensors too slow to respond. Replace sensors with exhaust repairs.”

NHTSA complaint #11489244, filed 2022-10

“Air bag red signal on and off it is very loose. AC Compressor is locked that cause belt broken and pulley is not working that AC Condenser had to be fixed Power Train Catalyst issues Exhaust leaking at manifold and catalyst too exhaust as Exhaust connections. Oxygen sensors too slow to respond. Need to repair sensors with exhaust.”

NHTSA complaint #11489237, filed 2022-10

“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the contact approached oncoming traffic and depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle continued to surge forward without warning. The contact deactivated the cruise control; however, the failure persisted. The contact was able to pull off to the shoulder of the highway and placed the vehicle in park(P) while the RPM's continued to surge. Upon restart of the vehicle, the RPMs became extremely elevated, and the contact immediately shut off the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11594188, filed 2024-06, 176,000 miles

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Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025325%
20245355%
20232362%
2022630%
2021516%
20201422%
2019313%
20181425%
2017813%
20161012%
20152615%
20143718%
20132613%
20125010%
2011114%
2010176%
2009184%
200872%
200793%

Other parts of the 2016 Nissan Versa

Air bags
21 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Other or unknown
16 complaints
Brakes
9 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology