2011 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2011 Nissan Versa
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | 2011 Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 731 | 268 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,657 | 108 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 38 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 20 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–29 | 27–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 58,000 mi | 64,800 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cruze | Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 257 | 11 |
| Power Train | 193 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 40 | 151 |
| Electrical System | 96 | 17 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 75 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 69 | 3 |
| Steering | 48 | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 61 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 68 | 0 |
| Stalling | 58 | 5 |
| Overheating | 52 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 49 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 35 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 18 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 14 | 0 |
2011 Chevrolet Cruze
2011 Nissan Versa
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.