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2021 Nissan Versa Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
6%of 32 total for the year
Median mileage
6,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2021 Nissan Versa, 6% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Well driving I notice a car without brake lights on stopped in front of me not moving. Quickly going to brake.. I had no brakes I pushed again and turned right. Almost inches to hitting a gas pump. Thankfully bumps and bruises . I was renting the vehicle from indiana driving to new hampshire to florida. I almost lost my life. I also got charged an extra rental day since I was told to await a call. I'm not sure who's at fault whether it is a master cylinder problem or bolt in steering. Please help me. I have been stuck in fla not able to get home. I feel this should be checked into.”

NHTSA complaint #11398151, filed 2021-02, 6,000 miles

“2021 Nissan Versa S on Aug 26th 2023 driving back from NY heading toward Ma. when a Malfunction sign came up on the dashboard of the car. we pulled over trying to figure out what was happening and took a picture of the warning sign also the Break Assist showing something just happened. turned the car off and the driver turned the car back on. Continue driving. 20 miles down the road the Car brakes locked up the car skid a bit jerking driver and passenger forward. The driver stopped the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11545075, filed 2023-09

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 2021 Nissan Versa

Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 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.

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