2019 Nissan Versa: common problems and reliability
One of the best Versa years.
26 owner complaints, most about power train. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Versa?The 2019 Nissan Versa has 26 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2019 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Nissan Versa vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Versa years only. How we score it
Is 2019 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 26 complaints, the 2019 Versa sits below 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 2019 Versa
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Campaign 19V654000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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 2019 ranks against the rest.
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