2021 Nissan Versa Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%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 4 complaints about the steering of the 2021 Nissan Versa, 13% 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. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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“The brakes fight and lock from time to time. The steering will get a tug like a car is in front of me. The engine has a weird tug before pulling of and switching gears.when I pull off while turning the car feels like it completely losses power!?”
NHTSA complaint #11615709, filed 2024-09“My 2021 Nissan Versa was struck at high speed while parked and required extensive repairs that exceeded the vehicle’s value. After the repairs, the transmission began acting erratically. The car shudders, hesitates, and feels unstable while driving. Acceleration is unpredictable and the vehicle does not feel safe or reliable. These issues were not present before the collision and have continued to worsen. I have children and do not feel it is safe to operate this vehicle, so it is currently parked.”
NHTSA complaint #11714561, filed 2026-01“The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V496000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11577638, filed 2024-03Related recalls
- 23V496000Jul 18, 2023Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering…Covers: Nissan Versa 2021, Kicks 2021
- 22V693000Sep 15, 2022Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering…Covers: Nissan Versa 2021, Kicks 2021
Related service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 13% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 8% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 5% |
| 2016 | 7 | 9% |
| 2015 | 20 | 12% |
| 2014 | 10 | 5% |
| 2013 | 8 | 4% |
| 2012 | 24 | 5% |
| 2011 | 21 | 8% |
| 2010 | 11 | 4% |
| 2009 | 28 | 6% |
| 2008 | 23 | 6% |
| 2007 | 22 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2021 Nissan Versa
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSeat 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 27, 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