Honda Civic vs Nissan Versa
For 2006–2022 models, the Honda Civic has 17.7 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 20.5 for the Nissan Versa. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2006–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Honda Civic
17.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
14% fewer than the Nissan Versa
- Complaints
- 9,084
- Sold
- 5,121,243
- Recall campaigns
- 30
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2006–2007, 2016 and 2022. Fewest: 2011 and 2020–2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 83,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 40,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 41,000 mi
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 46,600 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 31,307 mi
Nissan Versa
20.5 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.2× the Honda Civic’s rate
- Complaints
- 3,072
- Sold
- 1,499,163
- Recall campaigns
- 23
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2007–2009 and 2012. Fewest: 2006, 2017, 2019 and 2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 60,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 68,218 mi
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Coil and leaf springs
Typically around 65,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 59,000 mi
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CVT belt, pulleys and unit failure
Typically around 80,700 mi · repair $2,170–$6,500
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Honda Civic or the Nissan Versa?
For 2006–2022 models, the Honda Civic has 17.7 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Nissan Versa has 20.5, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Honda Civic?
The most-reported problem on the Honda Civic is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 83,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Nissan Versa?
The most-reported problem on the Nissan Versa is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 60,000 miles.
Which Honda Civic and Nissan Versa years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Honda Civic: 2006–2007, 2016 and 2022; Nissan Versa: 2007–2009 and 2012.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.