2013 Nissan Versa: recalls and problems
1 recall and 204 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.
Most common problems
What owners report
I purchased this vehicle from a private owner. i see that there was a recall on the transmission and since there are no recalls at the moment i believe the original owner must have had it repaired. i am having the same problem as the original recall with the transmission. since it was a safety recall, i would think that this is also a safety issue. can a car be recalled again if the problem still persists. thank you
The transmission hoses don't stay on well, i have had to take it to a specialist mechanic on two separate occasions because it's a cvt and no dip stick transmission. reached 102,000 mi and transmission started to shutter and then 2 weeks later quit. transmission stopped working january 6th 2026
The driver side door is stuck in the closed position and will not open. the only way for the driver to get out of the car is to move to the passenger seat and open the passenger side door. to get inside and drive the car, the driver needs to open the passenger side door and move to the driver seat. the condition creates a very dangerous situation for the driver and passengers. the design of the door mechanisms shou
The contact owns a 2013 nissan versa. the contact stated upon inspecting the vehicle, she noticed water intrusion in the tail lights and headlights. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical system needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure and offered no assistance. the approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Versa. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.