2016 Nissan Versa vs 2018 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 | 2016 Nissan Versa | 2018 Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 79 | 54 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 139 | 88 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–34 | 29–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 36,662 mi | 32,006 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Versa | Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 20 | 13 |
| Power Train | 20 | 9 |
| Engine | 10 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 6 |
| Steering | 7 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 5 |
2016 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.