What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Versa?

Owners filed 25 complaints. The power train group is the biggest with 11 complaints.

Does the 2019 Nissan Versa have recalls?

Yes. The by-year count shows 1 recall. Details are in the Recalls section on this page.

Is the 2019 Nissan Versa reliable?

Owners filed 25 complaints, and only 2 mention a crash. Read the complaint groups above and compare with other years of the same model.

What is the gas mileage of the 2019 Nissan Versa?

See the fuel economy section on this page.

What is the best year for the Nissan Versa?

See the by-year comparison on this page for complaints and recalls across model years.

2019 Nissan Versa Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 25 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Nissan Versa^[1]. The biggest group names the power train^[2].

25owner complaints^[1]

1recalls^[3]

30–34MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

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

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.

Power train. 11 complaints^[2]. Owners describe a car that hesitates or will not pick up speed, gear changes that feel wrong, and a clunk when coming to a stop. One owner describes a manual that lost its ability to shift on a highway.
Electrical system. 8 complaints^[6]. Owners describe the dash and touch screen going dark for a moment, outlets that work and then stop, and a slow power window.
Brakes. 4 complaints^[7]. Owners describe a pedal that sank to the floor at a light, and braking that felt weak on slippery roads.
Unknown or other. 4 complaints^[8]. These do not point to one clear part.
Engine. 3 complaints^[9]. Owners describe the car cutting out while in drive, with warning lights on.
Air bags. 2 complaints^[10].
Electronic stability control. 2 complaints^[11].
Speed control. 2 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2019 Versa is necessarily included.

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera (19V654), September 2019. About 1,228,830 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. 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^[4]	31 / 39 / 34	$1,950
Versa, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[14]	27 / 36 / 30	$2,250

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR FWD^[5]	4	4	4	4	14.3%
5 HB FWD^[15]	n/a	n/a	n/a	4	14.7%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2019 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 NOTE 4DR HATCHBACK^[17]	163 in	67 in	61 in	102 in	2,456 lb

How 2019 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Versa model year. The 2019 is highlighted^[3].

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 25 complaints and 1 recalls for 2019^[3]. Among the 19 model years listed, 2 have fewer complaints than 2019 and 16 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2025 (12) and the most are for 2009 (504)^[3]. 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 2019 Versa?

The 2019 Versa has 25 complaints on file^[1]. The power train group is the largest at 11 complaints^[2], followed by the electrical system at 8^[6]. Owners also describe brake worries in the stories we read^[7]. These are unverified owner reports, and counts are not adjusted for sales. Check the recall section and the other sections on this page before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Versa?: Owners filed 25 complaints^[1]. The power train group is the biggest with 11 complaints^[2].
Does the 2019 Nissan Versa have recalls?: Yes. The by-year count shows 1 recall^[3]. Details are in the Recalls section on this page.
Is the 2019 Nissan Versa reliable?: Owners filed 25 complaints^[1], and only 2 mention a crash^[1]. Read the complaint groups above and compare with other years of the same model.
What is the gas mileage of the 2019 Nissan Versa?: See the fuel economy section on this page.
What is the best year for the Nissan Versa?: See the by-year comparison on this page for complaints and recalls across model 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
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 this page
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 2019

2019 Nissan Armada 79 complaints, 1 recall
2019 Nissan Frontier 28 complaints, 1 recall
2019 Nissan Pathfinder 76 complaints, 2 recalls
2019 Nissan Sentra 223 complaints, 2 recalls
2019 Nissan Titan 49 complaints, 4 recalls

All Nissan models

Similar cars from 2019: compact cars

2019 Ford Fiesta 105 complaints, 3 recalls
2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 23 complaints, 6 recalls
2019 Volkswagen Jetta 549 complaints, 11 recalls

All compact cars we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 25 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Nissan Versa (2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). 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 / 39 highway / 34 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 4 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 30,500). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 19V654, filed September 12, 2019: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Versa, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 36 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,250. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 5 HB FWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.7%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2019 Nissan Versa with 1.6L 4-cylinder: rated 109 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, VERSA NOTE 4DR HATCHBACK: length 163 in, width 67 in, height 61 in, wheelbase 102 in, curb weight 2,456 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.

2019 Nissan Versa: problems, recalls and fuel economy