2016 Nissan Versa Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 20%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,855miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Nissan Versa, 20% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,855 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I pulled in to a parking spot I was in park. Next to a 4x4 diesel pickup, he started to back up and turned his wheels to were he was going to run me over I held the horn down he did not hear it and ran me over from the front drivers side to the back door. He stopped when he realized he was on top of my car.”
NHTSA complaint #11318126, filed 2020-03, 57,000 miles“Vehicle shuts off completely while in motion regardless of speed. I've had it shut off while driving 15mph on the street as well as when I've been going 60+MPH on the highway. Based off of other findings and lawsuits, I've began to suspect it is the transmission. I've taken it to the Nissan dealership each time it has happened, and they've never been able to give me an answer. I've gotten my warranty extended by them, but that's it.”
NHTSA complaint #11365751, filed 2020-10, 57,000 miles“On approximated on february 02, 2020 on the north bound 215 fwy existing fwy off ramp on newport blvd in menifee ca, when my 2016 Nissan Versa stall, it's on drive and not moving. No warning signs of any mechanical issues, no engine light on. I turned off the engine and restarted then I was able to drive but the RPM is moving up and down. I pulled over to the nearest gas station and called my roadside assistant through geico. The next day I drove the vehicle to pedder Nissan dealership for a diagnostic of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11308363, filed 2020-02, 128,000 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“Driving on a two lane road heard a pop, car sudden pull right front end hitting a ditch on the side of road front end sliding down in the ditch coming to a stop in a vertical position. The air bag didn't deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10893138, filed 2016-08, 9,050 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | 17% |
| 2023 | 9 | 24% |
| 2022 | 4 | 20% |
| 2021 | 5 | 16% |
| 2020 | 14 | 22% |
| 2019 | 3 | 13% |
| 2018 | 13 | 23% |
| 2017 | 12 | 19% |
| 2016 | 16 | 20% |
| 2015 | 26 | 15% |
| 2014 | 32 | 15% |
| 2013 | 33 | 16% |
| 2012 | 51 | 10% |
| 2011 | 21 | 8% |
| 2010 | 15 | 6% |
| 2009 | 15 | 3% |
| 2008 | 14 | 4% |
| 2007 | 16 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2016 Nissan Versa
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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