Nissan Versa ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2007–2025)
Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Nissan Versa we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Versa across generations.
Average Score
75/100
Best Year
2023 Nissan Versa
Score 88
Weakest Year
2012 Nissan Versa
Score 62
Every Nissan Versa Ranked
Sorted by reliability score. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A smart, budget-friendly choice offering surprisingly solid reliability and exceptional value in the subcompact segment.
Top risks: Xtronic CVT Transmission · Infotainment/Electrical System · Brake Components
A straightforward, economical choice with solid reliability, just keep an eye on the CVT.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · HVAC System · Suspension Bushings and Mounts
An exceptionally affordable and efficient daily driver, provided its CVT is properly cared for.
Top risks: CVT Transmission · Electrical Systems (Infotainment/Sensors) · Suspension Components
A no-frills, fuel-efficient commuter that proves highly reliable when its Achilles' heel, the CVT, is properly cared for.
Top risks: CVT Transmission (Xtronic) · Suspension Components · Infotainment/Electrical System
A no-frills champion of value and efficiency, offering reliable A-to-B transportation with practical compromises.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Minor Electrical Gremlins · Suspension & Steering Components
A budget-friendly compact car that can be a great value, provided you avoid the problematic CVT.
Top risks: CVT Transmission · Front Suspension & Steering · Electrical System (A/C Compressor)
An economical compact offering practicality, but buyers must be wary of CVT health and rust susceptibility.
Top risks: CVT Transmission · Rust and Corrosion · Power Steering Pump
An economical choice for city driving, but the CVT requires serious attention and a thorough inspection.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Suspension Components · Electrical / Infotainment
A wallet-friendly compact sedan that delivers on efficiency, but demands careful attention to its CVT for long-term peace of mind.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Electrical System (Minor Gremlins) · Suspension Components
A budget-friendly choice that delivers space and economy, but its problematic CVT can make it a financial gamble.
Top risks: CVT Transmission · Emission System (Catalytic Converter & Sensors) · Electrical System
A budget-friendly commuter that requires careful attention to its automatic transmission to deliver long-term value.
Top risks: Transmission (CVT) · Suspension Components · Electrical System
A budget-friendly compact car that demands meticulous transmission scrutiny to avoid significant future expense.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Suspension Components · Electrical Sensors (Engine)
A budget-friendly option, but the CVT is a ticking time bomb that demands careful scrutiny and proactive maintenance.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Suspension & Steering Components · Electrical Sensors
An inexpensive runabout that delivers on space and fuel economy, but carries a substantial risk of major transmission failure with the CVT.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Electrical System · Front Suspension Components
An affordable entry point into car ownership, but the inherent CVT risk demands a significant caveat.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Suspension Components · Electrical System & Sensors
A wallet-friendly compact car that can quickly become a money pit if its problematic CVT or suspension issues are ignored.
Top risks: CVT Transmission · Front Suspension Components · Electrical Systems & HVAC
An ultra-affordable economy car where the transmission reliability is a gamble.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Suspension Components · Electrical System
A budget-friendly sedan with a glaring transmission Achilles' heel that warrants meticulous pre-purchase inspection.
Top risks: Xtronic CVT Transmission · Suspension Components · Electrical Sensors/Modules
A budget car with a potentially budget-breaking transmission that requires careful consideration.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Suspension Components · Body Control Module (BCM) / Electrical Gremlins
Problems That Follow the Versa Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Appears in 10 model years · 53% of generations
Suspension Components
Appears in 10 model years · 53% of generations
CVT Transmission
Appears in 5 model years · 26% of generations
Electrical System
Appears in 4 model years · 21% of generations
Suspension & Steering Components
Appears in 2 model years · 11% of generations
Front Suspension Components
Appears in 2 model years · 11% of generations
Xtronic CVT Transmission
Appears in 2 model years · 11% of generations
Infotainment/Electrical System
Appears in 2 model years · 11% of generations