2023 Nissan Versa: common problems and reliability
One of the better Versa years.
37 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2023 Versa?The 2023 Nissan Versa has 37 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train.
Safety record for the 2023 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Nissan Versa vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Versa years only. How we score it
Is 2023 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 37 complaints, the 2023 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 2023 Versa
air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Campaign 24V154000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
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 2023 ranks against the rest.
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