2012 Nissan Versa Engine Problems
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2012 Nissan Versa, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 62,482 miles.
- 50engine complaints
- 62,482median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 45%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 40 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 50 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Nissan Versa engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Versa | 3 | 25% | 1,907 |
| 2024 Versa | 53 | 55% | 415 |
| 2023 Versa | 23 | 62% | 11,000 |
| 2022 Versa | 6 | 30% | — |
| 2021 Versa | 5 | 16% | — |
| 2020 Versa | 14 | 22% | — |
| 2019 Versa | 3 | 13% | 172,480 |
| 2018 Versa | 14 | 25% | 38,354 |
| 2017 Versa | 8 | 13% | 8,500 |
| 2016 Versa | 10 | 12% | 51,000 |
| 2015 Versa | 26 | 15% | 51,500 |
| 2014 Versa | 37 | 18% | 59,200 |
| 2013 Versa | 26 | 13% | 77,777 |
| 2012 Versa | 50 | 10% | 62,482 |
| 2011 Versa | 11 | 4% | 70,000 |
| 2010 Versa | 17 | 6% | 57,580 |
| 2009 Versa | 18 | 4% | 85,786 |
| 2008 Versa | 7 | 2% | 78,701 |
| 2007 Versa | 9 | 3% | 75,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2012 Nissan Versa. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My car keeps having sensors go out. Such as the tire pressure sensor and fuel compression sensor I think is what they called it anyways. They start to go up a hill. And my car loses all speed and slows way down my traction control. Don't turn on when it's supposed to. And needs to my cruise…
Horn issues horn isn't working Car shuts off constantly Multiple misfire codes reading permanent Codes won't clear on code reader Air bag light keeps blinking
Upon purchasing my vehicle the frame bolt had rattled loose and the motor mounts were broke because of how hard the engine rattles.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Nissan Versas have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about engine for the 2012 Nissan Versa (10% of the 486 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Nissan Versa engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 62,482 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
Other 2012 Nissan Versa problems
- Air Bags problems (167)
- Power Train problems (163)
See all 2012 Nissan Versa problems or engine problems across all Versa years.