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2019 Nissan Versa Complaints

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

24

Total

2

Crashes

0

Fires

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

Most Reported Components

ENGINE
11
BRAKES
4
OTHER
3
ELECTRICAL
2
AIR BAGS
2

Recent Complaints

ODI #11748861

UNKNOWN OR OTHER — Filed 06/22/2026

There is a common leak with this model of car that allows water to enter the cabin after it rains. My cabin was soaked with water creating mold, even after cleaning, the car remained moldy and then it was treated with chlorine dioxide. I was exposes to weeks of mold and had to go to the emergency room for Chemical exposure related to the chlorine dioxide.

ODI #11741945

POWER TRAIN — Filed 12/21/2025

Vehicle: 2019 Nissan Versa SV VIN: [XXX] My vehicle experienced intermittent transmission problems including hesitation during acceleration, shuddering, rough deceleration, loss of the Drive ("D") indicator, unexpected rear-view camera activation, and entry into fail-safe (limp) mode. Diagnostic code P0705 (Transmission Range Sensor / PRNDL Input) was stored. A Nissan dealership determined that the cause was a faulty left rear tail lamp assembly. After repairing the tail lamp, all transmission-related symptoms disappeared. My concern is that a failure, corrosion, or poor connection in a rear tail lamp should not be capable of affecting transmission operation, gear recognition, or vehicle propulsion. In this case, a tail lamp electrical fault caused transmission fault codes, loss of proper gear indication, and reduced vehicle performance. This design appears to allow a rear lighting circuit to interfere with transmission control functions. Such a condition may result in hesitation, reduced power, fail-safe mode activation, or loss of propulsion while driving, creating a potential safety hazard when entering traffic, merging, crossing intersections, or responding to emergency situations. I have also located multiple reports from other Nissan Versa owners and Nissan technicians describing similar incidents involving tail lamp corrosion or electrical backfeeding that resulted in P0705 fault codes, transmission-related symptoms, incorrect gear indication, and drivability problems. [XXX] I believe NHTSA should investigate whether this electrical system design defect affects other Nissan Versa vehicles and poses a broader vehicle safety risk. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11725572

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — Filed 03/07/2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that after driving and parking the vehicle at the residence, an independent mechanic discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 174,485, with the instrument panel showing a mileage of 143,521. The scan tool used by the independent mechanic indicated a mileage of 89,180.

ODI #11725592

ENGINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — Filed 03/07/2026

Odometer Fraud: The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the vehicle jolted while driving. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had been tampered with. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 172,480. It was later discovered that the mileage was 143,521 after taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic using a scan tool. The Carfax Report indicated a mileage of 174,000. The Attorney General was contacted.

ODI #11719839

UNKNOWN OR OTHER — Filed 12/31/2020

Transmission car doesn't move had issues since purchased brought to dealership over years car wouldn't bring the right code up mechanic knew it's transmission from driving it but because the car was showing false codes nothing gets done except we pay to replace parts that false codes showing still had issues with transmission millions of cars recalled for that type of transmission I want to know why my car wasn't recalled so it could get the transmission fixed like everyone else now I'm paying on a car that won't move because of a transmission that is bad to begin with and should not be on these vehicles I want my car recalled like it should have been and I want this issue resolved I have filed complaints with you in the past years about this issue never heard anything from you never so I will be contacting a lawyer over this if I don't get response

ODI #11704906

POWER TRAIN — Filed 12/01/2025

When accelerating from a stop vehicle shutters/perks hard

ODI #11696061

POWER TRAIN — Filed 05/29/2025

I had a issue with transmission and went to a mechanic that stated it’s a problem with transmission informed that there was a recall for all Nissans

ODI #11630633

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE — Filed 12/06/2024

CAR IS HACKED THROUGH THE EMERGENCY S.O.S SYSTM. CAN HEAR PEOPLE EVERYDAY TALKING AND MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS. I CAN HEAR A DISPACTH WITH RAIDOS LIKE SECURITY OF SOME SORT. EVEN WHEN CAR BATTERY NOT IN CAR, HACKERS STILL ARE ABLE TO SPEAK THROUGH THE S.O.S WITHOUTH ME PUSHING ANYTHING. HACKERS WERE ABLE TO CHANGE CONTROL CRUISE CONTROL, SLOW MY SPEED DOWN, TURN ENGINE LIGHT ON/OFF, LOCATE MY EVERY MOVE.

ODI #11571667

EXTERIOR LIGHTING — Filed 10/22/2023

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn with the turn signal activated, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. Upon deactivating the turn signal indicator, the contact stated that the vehicle returned to normal functionality. The check warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that there was a short in the rear exterior lamps. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the exterior lamp electrical wiring. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who then diagnosed a failure with the wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

ODI #11546192

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE — Filed 09/23/2023

While my car is in Drive, every so often the car will die and cut out power steering and the brake light will go on. The check engine light is on but the code is not reading properly.

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Complaints are filed by vehicle owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). They represent individual consumer experiences and do not necessarily indicate a widespread defect.

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