Recalls ·2016 Nissan Versa

2016 Nissan Versa recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Nissan Versa. Owners filed 80 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 19 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #17 for number of recalls.

Recalls0
Complaints80
Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train16 · 40%
Unknown or other11 · 28%
Air bags9 · 22%
Engine6 · 15%
Electrical system3 · 8%
Vehicle speed control3 · 8%
Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%
Service brakes2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

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 for more than…

Unknown or other · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Was coming to a stop at a red light when my car suddenly stalled out. Re started it then it was sluggish and my check engine light came on, when i came to a stop again i felt a quick thunk like the transmission was slipping. Finally got it home when put it on code reader it came up with code p0705 transmission range…

Power train · Mar 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

When i drive in the winter time and apply the brakes on a slippery road the car doesn't want to stop no matter how many times i try to use the brakes. Instead, the brakes pop and click until my car slows down on its own. I ended up sliding literally in the middle of the street at a busy intersection. Other drivers…

Electrical system · Nov 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

Purchased a 2016 nissan versa (brand new) car ran well until 11/18/19. When i left work, started car as usual and headed home. Passed a roundabout along with some freeway driving. While on roberts rd. At a traffic light (waiting for right away) car seemed fine, but once i applied the gas to cross the intersection on a…

Unknown or other · Nov 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.