2016 Nissan Versa engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Nissan Versa — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the contact approached oncoming traffic and depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle continued to surge forward without warning. The contact deactivated the cruise control…”
filed Jun 13, 2024
“"Leaking injectors causing cylinder wall wash, resulting in low compression." Per Nissan of Chattanooga East. Stated they have seen this before and can be a "common" malfunction. Puts others and self at risk of catastrophic engine malfunction and fuel injector malfunction. Car fire, an engine…”
filed Jun 7, 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% |
| 2015 Versa | 26 | 15% |
| 2014 Versa | 36 | 18% |
| 2013 Versa | 26 | 13% |
| 2012 Versa | 50 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.