Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Nissan Versa
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Nissan Versa has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 207 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V507000 Lower Trim Panel may Impede Pedal Operation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V418000 Engine Start/Stop Button may Stick NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 82 complaints
- Engine 37 complaints
- Unknown or Other 32 complaints
- Service Brakes 29 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 26 complaints
- Air Bags 24 complaints
Of the 207 complaints on file, 27 report a crash; across all 207 complaints, owners report 17 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Nissan Versa has an average reliability rating based on 207 complaint filings and two recall campaigns. The main issues are related to the powertrain and engine, but the data is somewhat limited, making it difficult to predict widespread trends.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | common |
| Engine | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,200–$4,000 | occasional |
| Service brakes | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake inspections
- Coolant flushes
- Transmission service
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noise
- Delayed acceleration
- Braking issues
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Nissan Versa at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.