2014 Nissan VERSA - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2014 Nissan Versa has an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5, which indicates above-average safety features and crash-test performance. The car scored well in front and side crash tests, with ratings of 3 and 4 respectively. It also received a top score of 5 in the side pole crash test, indicating strong protection in a side impact collision.

In terms of safety technologies, the Nissan Versa comes equipped with standard electronic stability control, which helps the driver maintain control in slippery conditions. However, it does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems.

Additionally, the car has had 324 complaints and 4 recalls reported. While the number of complaints is relatively high, the recalls show that Nissan is actively addressing any safety issues that may arise with the vehicle. Overall, the 2014 Nissan Versa offers good safety features and performance, making it a solid choice for drivers seeking a safe and reliable vehicle.

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Complaint Count

324

Recall Count

4

Investigation Count

4

Safety Rating

4/5

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Safety Features

2014 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2014 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2014 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2014 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2007 Score 2014 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 3 4
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 4 4 4
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 4 3 4

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2007 Score 2014 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 4 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 3 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 4 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 4 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated 4 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 3 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2007 Score 2014 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated 4 4
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5

Complaints for the 2014 Nissan VERSA

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"my transmission went out pre-maturely on the high way and i almost got rear-ended. it’s a cvt transmission which has had a class action lawsuit which i wasn’t aware of when i bought car in 2020. nissan should hold more responsibility but they refuse to help my basically totaled car."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 1990-08-11
Complaint:
"transmission went out."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2024-03-10
Complaint:
"at approximately 130k miles the cvt transmission had a sudden failure. struggles to shift gears properly and often will pick a random one, which causes further damaged. vehicle has sat for years, the transmission is unrepairable and a new unit must be installed which cost around $3500 for the transmission alone not including labor as told by the nissan dealership. i now sit with a giant paper weight that is useless and worth nothing. manufacturer should be held responsible as this issue exists and has been recalled in other models and years with the same transmission or issue."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-03-10
Complaint:
"the car is constantly jerking and losing power. the car has been towed for not responding after acceleration. mechanic has told me it is the transmission. car only has roughly 86k miles on it. not safe to drive at all."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2025-06-07
Complaint:
"when reaching speeds around 20 mph, usually on turning corners, car feels like its 'skipping' not catching (so this could be like when picking up speed after reducing speed). i'm currently having wheel bearings replaced and the certified mechanic working on it says it appears to be transmission related and recommended me to take it to nissan as he assumed (wrongly!) that it should still be covered under warranty. the vehicle has 71,000 miles. this issue doesn't always appear and is random as to showing up, but it is frequent."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-01-04
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2014 nissan versa. the contact stated that after reversing out of a parking space, while attempting to shift into drive(d), the contact discovered that the transmission failed to shift into drive(d). the vehicle was undrivable and was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined there was no transmission fluid inside the cvt transmission. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, who confirmed a failure with the cvt transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. the failure mileage was 83,700."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-03-02
Complaint:
"transmission acts up every time i accelerate to 30-35mph. must remove foot from gas until rpms go down to at least 2(if i'm lucky). if this process is not done the car continues to get louder and doesn't perform properly. i have two kids that i regularly take to school and other places so this is a big problem. also if car is going 15mph or slower it's the same process. this started happening about 6 months after purchasing the vehicle. odometer reading at time of purchase 75,500"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2021-01-10
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2014 nissan versa the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed the vehicle started to have issues with changing from one gear to another. the contact stated that he had just left the dealer from getting his transmission serviced and then the transmission failed. there was no warning prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and diagnosed as the transmission needing replacement. the vehicle has been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and told the contact they would be responsible for repairs. the failure mileage was approximately 119,000."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-02-02
Complaint:
"when i first bouth this car used in 2020, the car suddenly begins accellerating rapidly but going nowhere while driving and i had the transmission replaced very soon after 68000 miles but, luckily it was under warranty. now, less than 2 years after nissan replaced the transmission, i am driving down the interstate and my car starts jumping and going really slow and sluggish to get to the next gear then just takes off normally again. this will happen with the car just driving normally after that then again a shudder and slow down but its never consistent. i took it to nissan again and guess what, the transmission went again. these automotic cvt re0f11a transmissions in nissans are severe safety issues and i have noticed and heard from mechanics all over and on this website even."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2022-07-07
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2014 nissan versa. the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the vehicle started jerking and making abnormal sounds while attempting to accelerate. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 93,000."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-06-07

Recalls for the 2014 Nissan VERSA

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 nissan versa sedan vehicles manufactured june 9, 2011, to march 11, 2015, and 2014-2015 nissan versa note vehicles manufactured april 23, 2013, to march 11, 2015. the affected vehicles have a center console trim panel that may catch the driver's shoe and delay the transition from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal."
Consequence:
A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the console trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Component(s) Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL > ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Date of incident: 2015-08-12

NISSAN Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

NISSAN ranks 5 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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