2012 Nissan Versa engine problems
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Nissan Versa — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My car keeps having sensors go out. Such as the tire pressure sensor and fuel compression sensor I think is what they called it anyways. They start to go up a hill. And my car loses all speed and slows way down my traction control. Don't turn on when it's supposed to. And needs to my cruise…”
filed Jan 30, 2026
“Horn issues horn isn't working Car shuts off constantly Multiple misfire codes reading permanent Codes won't clear on code reader Air bag light keeps blinking”
filed Mar 22, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Versa years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Versa | 52 | 56% |
| 2023 Versa | 23 | 62% |
| 2022 Versa | 6 | 30% |
| 2021 Versa | 5 | 16% |
| 2020 Versa | 14 | 22% |
| 2019 Versa | 3 | 13% |
| 2018 Versa | 14 | 26% |
| 2017 Versa | 8 | 13% |
| 2016 Versa | 10 | 13% |
| 2015 Versa | 26 | 15% |
| 2014 Versa | 36 | 18% |
| 2013 Versa | 26 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Nissan Versa
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.