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Nissan Versa

2021 only

52 classified complaints 3 recalls

60,913 sold in the US for 2021.

5.1 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2021 Nissan Versa have 52 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2021 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Nissan Versa report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2021 only

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 8 complaints · 1.3/10k sold

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years.

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Body control and other modules · Electrical 6 complaints · 1.0/10k sold

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 5 complaints · 0.8/10k sold

Onset mileage not consistently reported. 60.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 5 complaints · 0.8/10k sold

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

CVT belt, pulleys and unit failure · Transmission 4 complaints · 0.7/10k sold

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $2,170–$6,500 nationally.

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Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 3 complaints · 0.5/10k sold

Median onset: 6,000 miles. 100.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 3 complaints · 0.5/10k sold

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in older model years.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 3 complaints · 0.5/10k sold

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2021 compare with other Versa years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2021 model year. See the full Nissan Versa report for every year and full specs/safety data.