2024 Nissan Versa: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 94 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine (34% of complaints); the 2023 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · 2 new complaints in the last 90 days · latest recall Feb 2024
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Issue: The rear windshield suddenly imploded while the defroster was turned on while on the road, causing significant fear and glass debris. We were driving when it happened, sending glass all on the road. Photos are available. It's currently at the dealership, awaiting repair. The car has only been inspected by the dealer as far as I am aware. There was no warning messages or lights prior to shattering, only a strong electrical burning smell moments beforehand.”Owner report · Visibility · Aug 2026
“Electrical/ECU failure while shifting gears (manual transmission), can be inspected by dealership. Vehicle stalled while going into 2nd gear and could not crank/start, happened in busy intersection, emergency tow had to be called, could have easily gotten hit/injured. Problem has not yet been reproduced or confirmed by dealer/service center. Has been inspected, but only to replace the blown fuse, not to solve the underlying issue. No warning lights prior to failure, only a fuse that keeps blowing (15 amp, slot 55), alarm/beeping does sound when key is turned (possible anti-theft).”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2026
“Driving the vehicle, and it went into limp mode. Loss power and would not accelerate. Had to drive very low speeds to get home.”Owner report · Engine · Apr 2026
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“While driving down the interstate the hood latch failed. Our Hood flew up smashed the windshield and fenders. This incident about killed us. I strongly recommend looking into this issue before others do die!”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Dec 2025
“When decelerating/braking there is a knocking in the rear of the car. It has gotten progressively worse. Had the dealership check it out but found nothing wrong. They didn't drive the car.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes · Dec 2025
“My roof dents extremely easily and it seems after searching the internet this appears to be somewhat of a problem with this model and I am sure there is some type of pressure rating it should conform to to be safe? I had a pretty big dent appear out of nowhere one day on the car roof we noticed and not sure how it got there; like it just indented itself--no damage to paint, really looked like someone landed on it with their butt? I put just some relatively minor pressure on the roof to see about popping it out and dented it with my elbows when trying to test to pop it back out?”Owner report · Structure · Jul 2025
“The car is a manual transmission. I stalled the vehicle by accident and after turning the engine on again the vehicle experienced loss of power as if it was in some kind of limp mode. The cars now able to accelerate past 25-30 mph in any gear for the remainder of the trip home.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2025
“Limp mode when pushing in clutch to start car. Car will not go above 40mph randomly must turn car off and hope it resets.”Owner report · Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Unknown Or Other · Jun 2025
“Driving slowly on 4 lane highway. Unexpected driver movement in another car causes emergency stop which stalled engine. On restart engine has very low power 2024 Versa stick shift”Owner report · Engine · May 2025
“I have a manual transmission and can usually go up a steep hill by my house in 3rd gear. But on this occasion in 2nd gear I was unable to maintain speed even with the gas pedal all the way to the floor. It was also having trouble maintaining speed on less steep highway hills. The dealer replaced the alternator which helped, but I feel this puts my safety and others at risk because I was going much slower than expected and felt that I might not even be able to get up the hill. After the alternator was replaced, it has not happened again. There were no warnings then or after, but the dealer said there a code for fuel sensor that they could detect with their computer.”Owner report · Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Unknown Or Other · Apr 2025
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2024 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2024 Nissan Versa reliable?
NHTSA has 94 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2024 Nissan Versa. The most complained-about area is engine (34% of complaints).
Does the 2024 Nissan Versa have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.