2014 Nissan Versa Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Versa years
- Far more complaints than other years 7th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 207 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Nissan Versa. That ranks 7th out of 19 Versa model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (82 complaints, 40%), typically at around 80,788 miles. Complaints mention 27 crashes, 17 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
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- 207owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 27complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 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 | 82 | 40% | 80,788 | “cvt transmission” (15%) | $4,850 |
| Engine | 37 | 18% | 59,200 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 32 | 15% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 14% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 | 13% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 24 | 12% | 29,746 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 17 | 8% | 73,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 12 | 6% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 5% | 38,600 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 4% | 43,250 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 3% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 2% | 17,575 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | 8,432 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | 69,990 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | 1,750 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 38,759 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | 38,600 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 3,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Nissan Versa recalls (2)
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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.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Sedan vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, to January 29, 2014, 2013-2014 Cube vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 21, 2013, and 2013-2014 Juke vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 22, 2013. When exposed to hot temperatures, the affected vehicles have an engine start/stop button that may stick inside the button housing.
Risk: If the engine start/stop button gets stuck in the housing, road vibrations may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the start/stop switch housing, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 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.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Nissan Versa. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 98,488. It was discovered from a Carfax Report that mileage in 2015 was 96,458, and in the same year in…
The contact's daughter owns a 2014 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds, failed to accelerate while turning, and shuddered abnormally. The RPM remained steady with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was…
When continuing forward from a stop sign, the car has a slight shutter when accelerating. This was confirmed by an independent service center. Has not been inspected by the manufacturer. No visual warnings or prior symptoms. There was a recall for this particular issue for a 2014 Nissan Versa, but…
We have had this car since 2017 and in that time the bearings have had to be replaced 3 times and about to be a 4th. Considering that your tire can come completely off while driving shouldnât this be a recall? 1st replacement was in 2018
Vehicle was involved in a frontal impact crash, passenger side airbag popped out of the dashboard, but did not inflate, causing significant injury to the passenger of the vehicle. A police report was filed, but it is not available yet. It takes up to 10 business days from date of accident.
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 | 207 | 2 |
| 2013 Versa | 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 2014 Nissan Versa?
Owners most often report power train, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 82 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Nissan Versa?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 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 2014 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.