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…

  • 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.

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 $17,300–$21,358 across 2016 to 2025 model years.

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