2016 Nissan Versa Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Versa years
- Fewer complaints than other years 11th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Versa. That ranks 11th out of 19 Versa model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (21 complaints, 26%), typically at around 30,762 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 2 fires, 16 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 81owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 21 | 26% | 30,762 | — | — |
| Power Train | 20 | 25% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 16 | 20% | 55,855 | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 12% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 10% | 37,800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 10% | 9,731 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 9% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 7% | 9,231 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 6% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | 8,250 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 4% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 4% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 4,775 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Nissan Versa recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Nissan Versa.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The turn signal lights suddenly came on and were stuck on. When I started the car it began smoking in the dashboard then caught fully on fire.
In July 2024 my airbag light came for no apparent reason. I took it to Nissan Service-they got it off with no guarantee it would stay off and said the airbag would have to be replaced if it came on again. In came on again in June 2026. I got my oil changed at a local shop and they got the light off…
0 The vehicle has a CVT transmission failure causing severe shuddering, jerking, and progressive loss of acceleration. Initially the vehicle would not exceed 20 mph, then worsened to 15 mph, then 10 mph, and now will not exceed 5 mph. The issue consistently occurs after the vehicle has been driven…
While merging onto [XXX] toward [XXX] , my 2016 Nissan Versa suffered a total loss of power while crossing active railroad tracks. The car stuttered and jerked before completely stalling and stopped responding. I was stranded in a high-traffic zone around [XXX] PM. I was worried that the vehicles…
The vehicle has a CVT transmission failure causing severe shuddering, jerking, and progressive loss of acceleration. Initially the vehicle would not exceed 20 mph, then worsened to 15 mph, then 10 mph, and now will not exceed 5 mph. The issue consistently occurs after the vehicle has been driven…
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 | 32 | 3 |
| 2020 Versa | 64 | 2 |
| 2019 Versa | 24 | 1 |
| 2018 Versa | 57 | 2 |
| 2017 Versa | 62 | 3 |
| 2016 | 81 | 0 |
| 2015 Versa | 168 | 1 |
| 2014 Versa | 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 2016 Nissan Versa?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Nissan Versa?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has fewer 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.