2020 Nissan Versa Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 19%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,149miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electrical system of the 2020 Nissan Versa, 19% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,149 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.
“The screen for the radio won't turn on sometimes when the car is on. I have to drive a couple miles before it works leaving me without GPS and radio. Its happened about a dozen times since ownership.”
NHTSA complaint #11342177, filed 2020-07, 300 miles“The fuel doesn't pump correctly as it should. The fuse burnt out. The automatic braking randomly activates for no apparent reason while driving. It also doesn't activate at all. The front end of the car lifts upward like a wheelie from a stop light. There was smoking and burning smell from under the hood.”
NHTSA complaint #11363848, filed 2020-10, 9,998 miles“I have replaced the mass airflow sensor multiple times also transmission is starting to slipping,not responding correctly, when this starts all the lights on my dash come on and also does not accelerate or respond as it should very dissatisfied when they saw me would never recommend to buy another one”
NHTSA complaint #11683812, filed 2025-08“Everytime I turn my car on, there’s a chance that some lights will turn on my dash for absolutely no reason..the car could be parked and getting warmed up and the traction control light,parking collision warning, and front collision light all turn on simultaneously. I have included a photo to get a Better picture! only way for me to get rid of them is by turning my car off for 5 minutes then turning it back on again. It been a real inconvenience. …”
NHTSA complaint #11457534, filed 2022-03“I am reporting a chronic and dangerous defect in my 2020 Nissan Versa that results in an unpredictable, sudden, and complete loss of acceleration (motive power) while driving. This defect has been present since shortly after purchase and remains unresolved, posing a severe safety risk on public roads. Specific Safety Incident Details: Symptoms: The failure begins with the illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light), simultaneously accompanied by dashboard messages like Malfunction See Owner’s Manual and Key System Error. …”
NHTSA complaint #11697255, filed 2025-11Related service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 16 | 17% |
| 2023 | 7 | 19% |
| 2022 | 3 | 15% |
| 2021 | 8 | 25% |
| 2020 | 12 | 19% |
| 2019 | 7 | 29% |
| 2018 | 17 | 30% |
| 2017 | 11 | 18% |
| 2016 | 8 | 10% |
| 2015 | 17 | 10% |
| 2014 | 17 | 8% |
| 2013 | 12 | 6% |
| 2012 | 34 | 7% |
| 2011 | 17 | 6% |
| 2010 | 17 | 6% |
| 2009 | 14 | 3% |
| 2008 | 25 | 7% |
| 2007 | 29 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2020 Nissan Versa
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Nissan Versa
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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