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Nissan VersaModel year report

2022 Nissan Versa Problems

Complaints
20filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
10,150miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
35 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl FWD · 32 city / 40 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Nissan Versa (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2022 Nissan Versa. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 7 complaints (35% of the total), followed by engine (6) and other or unknown (4). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,150 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 59 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation and 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Exterior lighting (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “I've owned this car less than a month and this has happened to me twice. I start to drive the car and experience a severe loss of power. The accelerator is pushed to the floor and the car barely moves. This happened when I was attempting to pass another vehicle. Could have had disastrous consequences. No indication on the dashboard that anything is wrong. If this happened while trying to merge onto a highway the results could be catastrophic.”

NHTSA complaint #11549912, filed 2023-10

Engine: “I purchased this car from Carvana on 02/25/26, 2022 Nissan Versa S Manual Transmission. On four occasions over the course of two separate days, while under way, I lost power and the car went into a limp mode. Twice I was able to pull off the road, twice I had to stop on the road. After coming to a complete stop I was able to place the car in first gear and continue on driving. This power loss puts me at risk to be rear ended by the following car. I took it to the Nissan Dealer on 03/17/26 expressing my concern. …”

NHTSA complaint #11724965, filed 2026-03

Other or unknown: “I was driving and the car suddenly stopped by itself and I didn't have any obstacle in front of me. After that, I guess is the Parking Collision Warning light turned on, and I heard a beep with no reason.”

NHTSA complaint #11521190, filed 2023-05

Electrical system: “On two separate occasions while driving at night two weeks apart, the car dash lights went out, power dropped real quickly, steering became hard. Barely got off overpass and road to safety. Turned the car off. Waited approximately 5 minutes and car restarted and was fine for two weeks. On second time had the car towed to Fred Haas Nissan. They could not reproduce problem and found no codes. Will have to chance driving until happens again. Very dangerous as I would have been hit if not for no traffic. In December 2022 had minor bumper collision. …”

NHTSA complaint #11557791, filed 2023-11

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,300 and 19,000 miles.

50%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 10,150 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

20232024920252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Nissan Versa. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Versa · 4 FWD★★★★★4 / 4554 · 11.8% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating; 2023: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 Nissan Versa version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Versa FWD1.6L 4-cylCVT324035$1,900
Versa FWD1.6L 4-cyl5-speed manual273530$2,250

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2022 Nissan Versa in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 59 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 59 bulletins →

Other model years of the Nissan Versa

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202512320535—Too new
2024961,3501535Too new to compareToo new
20233711,000153522 · FewerToo new
20222010,1500535—Rising
2021326,000353531 · FewerRising
20206415,000253548 · TypicalStable
20192420,0001434—Stable
20185728,652243034 · FewerFalling
20176227,0073—3037 · TypicalFalling
20168134,262043023 · FewerStable
201516846,000143052 · TypicalFalling
201420755,518243068 · MoreFalling
201320452,000143047 · TypicalFalling
201248660,08810430100 · MoreFalling
201126964,000622877 · MoreFalling
201026965,0007—2870 · MoreFalling
200950463,5007—29100 · MoreFalling
200838152,0007—2899 · MoreFalling
200735455,1078—28Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Nissan Versa model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Nissan Versa have?

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2022 Nissan Versa as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Nissan Versa is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 7 complaints (35% of the total), followed by engine with 6.

Has the 2022 Nissan Versa been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2022 Nissan Versa do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Nissan Versa 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Nissan Versa get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Nissan Versa (Versa, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 35 mpg combined, 32 city and 40 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Nissan Versa reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,150 miles and the middle half falls between 1,300 and 19,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.