2016 Nissan Versa: common problems and reliability
An average Versa year.
189 owner complaints, most about power train. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 Versa?The 2016 Nissan Versa has 189 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and air bags.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Nissan Versa vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Versa years only. How we score it
Is 2016 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 189 complaints, the 2016 Versa sits about the same as 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
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
Compare every Versa year side by side to see how 2016 ranks against the rest.
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