Nissan Versa vs Toyota Corolla
For 2006–2022 models, the Toyota Corolla has 14.2 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.
Nissan Versa
20.5 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.4× the Toyota Corolla’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
Toyota Corolla
14.2 complaints per 10,000 sold
31% fewer than the Nissan Versa
- Complaints
- 7,376
- Sold
- 5,204,619
- Recall campaigns
- 33
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2009–2011. Fewest: 2015, 2017–2018 and 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 69,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 28,394 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 54,650 mi
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Master cylinder and booster
Typically around 20,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 1,700 mi · repair $750–$2,230
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Nissan Versa or the Toyota Corolla?
For 2006–2022 models, the Toyota Corolla has 14.2 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 Nissan Versa?
The most-reported problem on the Nissan Versa is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 60,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Toyota Corolla?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota Corolla is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 69,000 miles.
Which Nissan Versa and Toyota Corolla years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Nissan Versa: 2007–2009 and 2012; Toyota Corolla: 2009–2011.
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.