2022 Nissan Versa: common problems and reliability
The 2022 Nissan Versa has 17 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine. Owners most often flag cvt transmission reliability — reports of failure, judder, slipping, and replacement needs, with concerns about longevity beyond 100,000 miles. cited as a known weakness, particularly in models from the early-to-mid 2010s. frequency: very frequent.
Safety record for the 2022 model year
17
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Nissan Versa vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
power train
5
engine
5
forward collision avoidance
3
fuel/propulsion system
3
back over prevention
2
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on transmission choice and model year. The vehicle is widely acknowledged as a basic, affordable transportation appliance, praised for its low purchase price (new MSRP cited around $17,000-$20,000), good fuel
CVT Transmission Reliability — Reports of failure, judder, slipping, and replacement needs, with concerns about longevity beyond 100,000 miles. Cited as a known weakness, particularly in models from the early-to-mid 2010s. Frequency: very frequent.
Lack of Power/Performance — The 122 hp engine is described as underpowered, struggling with highway acceleration, merging, and passing. Noted as having to "work pretty hard" to maintain highway speeds. Frequency: very frequent.
Excessive Road and Wind Noise — Cabin is described as loud, with poor sound insulation; driving in rain is compared to being inside a "snare drum." Thin roof and window glass cited as contributors. Frequency: recurrent.
Cheap Interior Materials — Use of hard plastics throughout the cabin, manual windows on base models, and generally low-rent feel expected for the segment. Frequency: recurrent.
Various Build Quality/Rattle Issues — Isolated reports of loose interior trim, steering wheel components, window mechanisms coming off track, and exterior trim problems. Frequency: isolated.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Versa.
Typical used price
Used Versa listings typically run $17,300–$21,358 across 2016 to 2025 model years.