2012 Nissan Versa structure problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2012 Nissan Versa — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Upon purchasing my vehicle the frame bolt had rattled loose and the motor mounts were broke because of how hard the engine rattles.”
filed Jan 29, 2024
“The car was in a low speed accident under 30 mph on the 14th street bridge in washington d.c. And the entire front of the cars was crushed. The other vehicle in the crash had minor damage to the rear consistent with the speed of the vehicles. Also, the air bags deployed late, several seconds after…”
filed May 23, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026
Structure problems in other Versa years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Versa | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Versa | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 Versa | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 Versa | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 Versa | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 Versa | 4 | 6% |
| 2016 Versa | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Versa | 12 | 7% |
| 2014 Versa | 12 | 6% |
| 2013 Versa | 18 | 9% |
| 2011 Versa | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 Versa | 15 | 6% |
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.