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2019 Nissan Versa: recalls and problems

1 recall and 25 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

1recalls
25complaints
2crashes reported
0fires reported
1injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train10 · 40%
  • Electrical System8 · 32%
  • Unknown Or Other4 · 16%
  • Engine3 · 12%
  • Service Brakes3 · 12%
  • Vehicle Speed Control2 · 8%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance2 · 8%
  • Steering2 · 8%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)2 · 8%
  • Exterior Lighting1 · 4%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other

There is a common leak with this model of car that allows water to enter the cabin after it rains. my cabin was soaked with water creating mold, even after cleaning, the car remained moldy and then it was treated with chlorine dioxide. i was exposes to weeks of mold and had to go to the emergency room for chemical exposure related to the chlorine dioxide.

Power Train

Vehicle: 2019 nissan versa sv vin: [xxx] my vehicle experienced intermittent transmission problems including hesitation during acceleration, shuddering, rough deceleration, loss of the drive ("d") indicator, unexpected rear-view camera activation, and entry into fail-safe (limp) mode. diagnostic code p0705 (transmission range sensor / prndl input) was stored. a nissan dealership determined that the cause was a fau

Electrical System

Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2019 nissan versa. the contact stated that after driving and parking the vehicle at the residence, an independent mechanic discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the mileage was 174,485, with the instrument panel showing a mileage of 143,521. the scan tool used by the independent mechanic indicated a mileage of 8

Engine,Electrical System

Odometer fraud: the contact owns a 2019 nissan versa. the contact stated that the vehicle jolted while driving. the contact stated that the check engine warning light had been tampered with. it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the mileage was 172,480. it was later discovered that the mileage was 143,521 after taking the vehicle to an independ

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering VERSA, VERSA NOTE, VERSA NOTE SR. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.