What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Versa?

The largest group is the power train at 73 complaints, followed by brakes at 34. See the problems section for the full list.

Has the 2013 Nissan Versa been recalled?

Yes, the by-year data shows 1 recall. The Recalls section lists it by code.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Nissan Versa get?

See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

Is the 2013 Nissan Versa reliable?

Owner reports include 204 complaints. Read the problems and by-year sections to weigh them against other years.

2013 Nissan Versa Problems, Recalls and MPG

Q: How many complaints does the 2013 Nissan Versa have?

NHTSA has 204 owner complaints on file.

NHTSA has 204 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Nissan Versa^[1]. Of those, 18 mention a crash^[1].

204owner complaints^[1]

1recalls^[2]

30–35MPG combined (EPA)^[3]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[4]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Owners filed complaints across several parts of the car. These are the biggest groups in the stories we read.

Power Train. 73 complaints^[5]. Owners describe the car stalling, shutting off at a stop, and the drive system failing, sometimes needing a tow.
Brakes. 34 complaints^[6]. Owners describe a pedal that feels soft or sinks, brakes that do not grab when needed, and repair shops tracing the trouble to a part in the brake system.
Unknown Or Other. 33 complaints^[7]. These reports do not fit a clear component group.
Engine. 28 complaints^[8]. Owners describe odd noises, stalling and a car that loses power on the road.
Speed Control. 27 complaints^[9]. Owners describe a foot getting caught near the gas pedal and trim, and a car that was slow to come down in speed.
Air Bags. 22 complaints^[10].
Structure. 18 complaints^[11].
Electrical System. 12 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2013 Versa is necessarily included.

Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal (15V507), August 2015. About 298,747 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Versa, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[3]	31 / 40 / 35	$1,900
Versa, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[14]	27 / 35 / 30	$2,250
Versa, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[15]	26 / 35 / 30	$2,250

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR FWD^[4]	4	3	4	4	14.7%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2013 Nissan Versa with 1.6L 4-cylinder^[16]	109 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
VERSA 4DR HATCHBACK FWD 1.8S/1.8SL^[17]	169 in	67 in	61 in	102 in	2,723 lb
VERSA 4DR SEDAN 1.6 S/1.6 SV/1.6 SL^[18]	176 in	67 in	59 in	102 in	2,379 lb

How 2013 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Versa model year. The 2013 is highlighted^[2].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2007	354	8
2008	381	7
2009	504	7
2010	269	7
2011	269	6
2012	486	10
2013	204	1
2014	343	4
2015	254	2
2016	110	0
2017	72	3
2018	60	3
2019	25	1
2020	64	2
2021	32	3
2022	20	0
2023	37	1
2024	96	1
2025	12	0

NHTSA's counts for the Versa show 204 complaints and 1 recalls for 2013^[2]. Among the 19 model years listed, 10 have fewer complaints than 2013 and 8 have more^[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2025 (12) and the most are for 2009 (504)^[2]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2013 Versa?

The 2013 Versa has a real record of owner complaints, with 204 on file^[1]. The power train group is the largest at 73 complaints^[5]. Brakes and speed control also draw reports that involve crashes^[6]^[9]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for how many cars were sold^[1]. Check the recall and by-year sections on this page before you buy, and have a mechanic look over any used example.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Versa?: The largest group is the power train at 73 complaints^[5], followed by brakes at 34^[6]. See the problems section for the full list.
Has the 2013 Nissan Versa been recalled?: Yes, the by-year data shows 1 recall^[2]. The Recalls section lists it by code.
How many complaints does the 2013 Nissan Versa have?: NHTSA has 204 owner complaints on file^[1].
What gas mileage does the 2013 Nissan Versa get?: See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2013 Nissan Versa reliable?: Owner reports include 204 complaints^[1]. Read the problems and by-year sections to weigh them against other years.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Nissan Versa

2009 504 complaints, 7 recalls
2011 269 complaints, 6 recalls
2012 486 complaints, 10 recalls
2013 this page
2014 343 complaints, 4 recalls
2015 254 complaints, 2 recalls
2016 110 complaints, 0 recalls
2017 72 complaints, 3 recalls
2018 60 complaints, 3 recalls
2019 25 complaints, 1 recall
2020 64 complaints, 2 recalls
2021 32 complaints, 3 recalls
2025 12 complaints, 0 recalls

Compare all model years of the Nissan Versa

Other Nissan models from 2013

2013 Nissan Quest 18 complaints, 0 recalls
2013 Nissan Rogue 610 complaints, 1 recall
2013 Nissan Sentra 638 complaints, 6 recalls
2013 Nissan Titan 11 complaints, 3 recalls
2013 Nissan Maxima 62 complaints, 0 recalls
2013 Nissan Murano 74 complaints, 1 recall

All Nissan models

Similar cars from 2013: compact cars

2013 Volkswagen Beetle 101 complaints, 6 recalls
2013 Volkswagen Golf/GTI 82 complaints, 5 recalls
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 633 complaints, 7 recalls
2013 Volvo S60 87 complaints, 4 recalls
2013 Audi A4 111 complaints, 4 recalls
2013 BMW 3 Series 377 complaints, 8 recalls

All compact cars we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 204 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Nissan Versa (18 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 13 injuries, 3 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Versa model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Versa, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 31 city / 40 highway / 35 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 3 stars, side 4 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.7%. NHTSA vehicle records
73 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 85,904). NHTSA vehicle records
34 complaints name the brakes component group (8 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 20,000). NHTSA vehicle records
33 complaints name the unknown or other component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 70,000). NHTSA vehicle records
28 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 71,000). NHTSA vehicle records
27 complaints name the speed control component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 52,000). NHTSA vehicle records
22 complaints name the air bags component group (8 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 40,912). NHTSA vehicle records
18 complaints name the structure component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 14,135). NHTSA vehicle records
12 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 65,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 15V507, filed August 12, 2015: Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Versa, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 35 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,250. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Versa, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 35 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,250. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2013 Nissan Versa with 1.6L 4-cylinder: rated 109 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, VERSA 4DR HATCHBACK FWD 1.8S/1.8SL: length 169 in, width 67 in, height 61 in, wheelbase 102 in, curb weight 2,723 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, VERSA 4DR SEDAN 1.6 S/1.6 SV/1.6 SL: length 176 in, width 67 in, height 59 in, wheelbase 102 in, curb weight 2,379 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2013 Nissan Versa: problems, recalls and fuel economy