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2019 Nissan Versa Brakes Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
17%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
15,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Nissan Versa, 17% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,500 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 several occasions while driving on minor icy or snowy roads (not extremely slick) when I depress the brakes the car does not stop or slow. I hear a rattlling noise in the front of the car that I am told is the vehicle dynamic control system engaging. I press down on the brake and the rattlling continues but the car does not slow or stop. I have narrowly missed having two serious accidents when I had to pull of the road or into another lane to avoid hitting the car in front of me. I was not following closely, the car failed to brake on each instance for 80-150 feet. …”

NHTSA complaint #11390513, filed 2021-01, 15,500 miles

“2019 Nissan Versa sedan has a transmission issue where you stop and immediately or within up to 3 seconds, there is a clunk. The engine is jumps forward, causing the engine to rock. In a range of years, up to 2017, there is a recall on the transmission. For 2018, which is just for that year, is a recall for that transmission. How can I find out if 2019 recall is in a preliminary stage at nissan and will be released later this year? I feel it's a safety issue because the transmission can stop working while I'm on the highway which could cause an accident at high speeds. …”

NHTSA complaint #11502535, filed 2023-01

“The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed and the turning signals were activated, the vehicle felt as if the transmission had improperly shifted. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to exceed 40 MPH. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the brake pedal, motherboard, and taillight assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 30,500.”

NHTSA complaint #11535985, filed 2023-08, 30,500 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while his wife was making a stop at the stop light, the brake pedal was depressed and went all the way to the floorboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring at the stop light whenever the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that no issues were found. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11435386, filed 2021-10, 11,000 miles

Related service bulletins

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 2019 Nissan Versa

Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Nissan Versa

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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