2013 Nissan Versa Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Versa years
- Far more complaints than other years 8th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 204 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Nissan Versa. That ranks 8th out of 19 Versa model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (73 complaints, 36%), typically at around 85,904 miles. Complaints mention 18 crashes, 13 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
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- 204owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 18complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Nissan Versa problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 73 | 36% | 85,904 | “cvt transmission” (12%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 33 | 16% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 16% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 13% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 26 | 13% | 77,777 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 22 | 11% | 40,912 | — | — |
| Structure | 18 | 9% | 21,220 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 6% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 4% | 52,305 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 3% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 3% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 2% | 21,220 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% | 10,508 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | 23,550 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | 51,555 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | 26,600 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 8,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | 100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Nissan Versa recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal; service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles manufactured June 9, 2011, to March 11, 2015, and 2014-2015 Nissan Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to March 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have a center console trim panel that may catch the driver's shoe and delay the transition from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal.
Risk: A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the console trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Pedal Operation Interference (EA15003) — opened Apr 1, 2015, closed Sep 1, 2015, led to recall 15V507000.
- Pedal Operation Interference (PE14018) — opened Jun 24, 2014, closed Apr 27, 2015.
- Excessive Brake Pedal Travel (PE14014) — opened May 20, 2014, closed May 13, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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
See attached document for complaint.
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 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…
Other Nissan Versa years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Versa | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 Versa | 96 | 1 |
| 2023 Versa | 37 | 1 |
| 2022 Versa | 20 | 0 |
| 2021 Versa | 31 | 3 |
| 2020 Versa | 64 | 2 |
| 2019 Versa | 24 | 1 |
| 2018 Versa | 57 | 2 |
| 2017 Versa | 62 | 3 |
| 2016 Versa | 81 | 0 |
| 2015 Versa | 168 | 1 |
| 2014 Versa | 207 | 2 |
| 2013 | 204 | 1 |
| 2012 Versa | 486 | 10 |
| 2011 Versa | 269 | 6 |
| 2010 Versa | 269 | 7 |
| 2009 Versa | 504 | 7 |
| 2008 Versa | 381 | 7 |
| 2007 Versa | 354 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Versa?
Owners most often report power train, unknown or other, service brakes problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 73 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Nissan Versa?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Nissan Versa a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Versa model years, the 2013 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.