2014 Nissan Versa: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Versa years.
One of the Nissan Versa years to avoid. All Versa years
676 owner complaints, most about power train. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2014 Versa?The 2014 Nissan Versa has 676 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine.
Safety record for the 2014 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Nissan Versa vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Versa years only. How we score it
Is 2014 a good year for the Versa?
Across the 18 Versa model years we track, complaint volume runs from 20 (2022) to 1,006 (2009). With 676 complaints, the 2014 Versa sits above the model's median of 189.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2014 Versa
vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Campaign 15V507000Nissan 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.
electrical system:ignition:switch
Campaign 15V418000Nissan 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.
seats:mid/rear assembly
Campaign 13V326000Nissan is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, through July 5, 2013. The rear seat latch bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly, reducing their strength.
structure:body
Campaign 13V324000Nissan is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, through July 3, 2013. The lower body sill bolts may be missing or incorrectly torqued.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on transmission choice and model year.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Versa. See the full Versa owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Versa listings typically run $15,467–$20,725 across 2012 to 2025 model years.
Other Versa model years
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