Nissan Versa Steering Problems
Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Nissan Versa across 17 model years. The 2009 model year has the most (28). The words owners use most often: “steering column” (11% of reports).
- 188steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 28mention a crash
- 12mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering column: mentioned in 21 of 188 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 150 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 188 complaints, 28 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 12 an injury.
Nissan Versa steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Versa | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2024 Versa | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Versa | 4 | 13% | 6,000 |
| 2020 Versa | 1 | 2% | 178 |
| 2019 Versa | 2 | 8% | 20,000 |
| 2018 Versa | 2 | 4% | 11,700 |
| 2017 Versa | 3 | 5% | 36,000 |
| 2016 Versa | 7 | 9% | 9,000 |
| 2015 Versa | 20 | 12% | 48,000 |
| 2014 Versa | 10 | 5% | 38,600 |
| 2013 Versa | 8 | 4% | 52,305 |
| 2012 Versa | 24 | 5% | 21,500 |
| 2011 Versa | 21 | 8% | 35,000 |
| 2010 Versa | 11 | 4% | 66,577 |
| 2009 Versa | 28 | 6% | 57,629 |
| 2008 Versa | 23 | 6% | 45,000 |
| 2007 Versa | 22 | 6% | 38,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Steering:electric power assist system
Model years: 2021
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA26. This recall involves vehicles that were previously inspected, but did not receive a steering column replacement, under recall number 22V-693. These vehicles will need to be reinspected for this recall.
Steering:electric power assist system
Model years: 2021
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code, and replace the column, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PMA10 / PMA25.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The PS warning light has been coming on intermittently. The power steering goes out and the vehicle is hard to steer. My safety and others are put at risk if I lose power steering. We have done research online and plan to take it to a dealership to confirm the exact issue. The PS warning light has…
My 2021 Nissan Versa was struck at high speed while parked and required extensive repairs that exceeded the vehicleâs value. After the repairs, the transmission began acting erratically. The car shudders, hesitates, and feels unstable while driving. Acceleration is unpredictable and the vehicle…
Vehicle: 2025 Nissan Versa Mileage: 276 Date: 01/17/26 Location: my home in Winston salem nc Warning lights: None observed / Unknown While reversing to park, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering and braking assistance at the same time. The steering became extremely hard to turn, and the brakes…
Rod, piston breaks and punctures tire after losing ability to steer, accelerate, brake. MANUFACTURER DEFECT/RECALL on stated parts not revealed until after car crashed. No test drive given. Car began experiencing horrible loud banging noise immediately after leaving dealership. WAS NOT OFFERED TO…
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the power steering warning light intermittently illuminated and experienced a loss of power steering assist. The failure had occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Versas have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 188 owner complaints about steering for the Nissan Versa. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Versa steering?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Nissan Versa?
The most frequent phrase is “steering column”, in 21 of 188 complaints.
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