2016 Nissan Versa Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2016 Nissan Versa, 6% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,000 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.
“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“Acceleration delay with my recently purchased 2016 Nissan Versa note. Particularly dangerous when making a left turn in front of oncoming traffic as the initial pressing of the accelerator pedal has a delayed response, sometimes for 3 seconds or more. To compensate for the delay I press heavy on the pedal resulting in a sudden surge when it finally kicks in. I took it in for repair and was told by the Nissan dealership there was nothing wrong. The problem continues to present a danger when driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10871395, filed 2016-05, 20 miles“Every single day multiple times a day my ABS light comes on cars transmission jerks around or whatever it is. I have to pull over and turn vehicle off and restart to drive again. I may have to do that a few times in a mile. I think it's a safety concern. It could be in motion or stopped car wants to lunge forward”
NHTSA complaint #11408194, filed 2021-04“My vehicle was in motion when it loose speed then was unable to get it out of geer. Was told need a new transmission. I just bought the car use as is, no gurantee. I have no money for a new transmission will cost me over $2000??????????????”
NHTSA complaint #11129991, filed 2018-09“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 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 20 | 21% |
| 2023 | 13 | 35% |
| 2022 | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 8% |
| 2018 | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 | 21 | 13% |
| 2014 | 26 | 13% |
| 2013 | 27 | 13% |
| 2012 | 33 | 7% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 10 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 Nissan Versa
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsFuel system
6 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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