2012 Nissan Versa engine problems
55 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2012 Nissan Versa, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 55 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 62,000 miles 44 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 18 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 44 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled causing the power steering and brakes to deactivate. The vehicle crashed into a pole. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained neck and chest injuries. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer prior to the crash to diagnose the stalling but the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 8,000.
The car suddenly stopped while I was driving. I had no control of brakes or steering. It coasted to a stop. I contacted ktnv channel 13 investigative news and they filmed me and my story. The episode aired last night and today. I have two 2012 versa's; the other one did not do this. They are my twins cars; I try to drive one every two weeks to make sure everything is ok. The vehicle was definitely in motion when this happened; had just exited the interstate.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Nissan Versa
- Air bags 169 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 161 complaints
- Electrical system 35 complaints
- Cruise control 33 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Suspension 28 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Body & structure 18 complaints