2012 Nissan Versa electrical system problems
35 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2012 Nissan Versa, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 35,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 35,000 miles, and 69% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, a strong burning odor and smoke was emitted inside the vehicle. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder then exited at which time the entire vehicle became engulfed in flames. The fire department extinguished the flames and informed the contact that the fire was contributed to electrical failures. The vehicle was towed to an independent shop for further investigation. The manufacturer was notified of the problem.
U.s/ department of transportationmay 24, 2016 national highway traffic safety administration 1200 new jersey ave. S.e. Washington dc 20590 gentlemen/ladies: I had sent a letter to the california doj, district attorney's office with supporting information. The attached letter has all the information pertaining to this matter. The california department of justice, district attorney referred me to you.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Nissan Versa
- Air bags 169 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 161 complaints
- Engine 55 complaints
- Cruise control 33 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Suspension 28 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Body & structure 18 complaints