2023 Nissan Versa Problems
Shopping for a used 2023 Nissan Versa? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 37 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Engine Problems the most reported area.
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This 2023 Nissan Versa has 37 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Engine Problems.
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2023 Nissan Versa Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2023 Nissan Versa trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2023 Nissan Versa Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
11.8% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
11.8% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2023 Nissan Versa has 37 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign on record. The most frequently reported component is Engine Problems. NHTSA reliability signal: Good Record.
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Versa
- Model year
- 2023
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 37
- Crash-related complaints
- 0
- Safety recall campaigns
- 1
- Top reported component
- Engine Problems
- Reliability signal
- Good Record
- EPA MPG combined
- 35
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 32 / 40
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2023 Nissan Versa problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Unintended Acceleration
Complaint patterns center on Engine Problems, Transmission / Drivetrain, Unintended Acceleration. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2023 Nissan Versa?
The 2023 Nissan Versa looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2023 Nissan Versa
Inspection Focus
- Have a mechanic inspect the engine and transmission before purchase.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for any reported engine or transmission work.
- Test drive to check for unintended acceleration or shifting issues.
Before You Close the Deal
- Have a mechanic inspect the engine and transmission before purchase.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for any reported engine or transmission work.
- Test drive to check for unintended acceleration or shifting issues.
Check the exact car
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2023 Nissan Versa, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2023 Nissan Versa are concentrated in engine problems and transmission/drivetrain issues, with a notable number of unintended acceleration reports. The data is based on 37 consumer complaints and one recall, but the low confidence level means patterns should be interpreted cautiously.
- Engine problems account for the largest share of complaints.
- Transmission/drivetrain issues are the second most reported component.
- Unintended acceleration is a recurring theme with 13 complaints.
- Engine Problems
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Unintended Acceleration
Full breakdown
All 2023 Nissan Versa complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Nissan Versa. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Nissan Versa. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
I'm an employee at a driving school in Colorado and have experienced numerous occasion when loss of power is experienced. The most recent was in 10/05/2025 at 02:10pm. No warning light came on. The car was not accelerating more then 18mph. This issue is concerning. We have stude…
Recently began driver training on this vehicle with my son (at approximate vehicle mileage of 12,500). Vehicle is manual transmission and had never previously been stalled. Once vehicle had been stalled during driver training, reduced vehicle power was available, creating an uns…
I purchased my 2023 Nissan Versa on December 30th, 2023. Since then I had two incidents occur where the car turned off suddenly while in drive. The first incident occurred April 15th, 2024. As I slowed down to stop at a red light then my engine suddenly shut off and the oil and b…
This problem has occurred several times since the car was bought new in 2023: The driver is at a red light. When the light changes, the driver depresses the accelerator and the car accelerates very slowly. The RPM go very high and the car will not drive faster than 30 mph. Af…
Car sometimes stall after releasing clutch too soon on first gear and goes into limp mode. Luckily I haven’t gotten hit from behind yet when this has happened but came close multiple times. The limp mode is what scares me that I will get into an accident.
Car has manual transmission: If engine stalls from starting on a hill or any other reason, when restarted it runs on limp mode with severe loss of power. Problem usually resolves on next restart, but may take up to 2 restarts to resolve. Issue was reported to Buckeye Nissan, Hi…
Accelerated from a stop sign on a hill. Heard something snap up front and the car rolled backwards. Luckily no one was behind me. Had car towed to Nissan Dealer in Frederick Md where we bought it. The transmission and left drive axle were replaced under warranty.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? I would like to add my experience to others that are currently being investigated under NHTSA investigation PE24007. I have the same experience with my Versa - after the vehicle st…
I am adding my own experience to previous reports of the car entering limp mode after popping the clutch. It has happened to me three or four times: when the car has accidentally stalled and turned off, after turning the car back on, the car accelerates very slowly, much slower t…
I went to take off and cross traffic and lost all power to my car it would barley move. I was almost hit by a Semi truck. This is not the first time this has happened either. My car is barely a year old. It had no warning light on or anything. I have to stop, shut my car off, tak…
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet dete…
I stalled my vehicle (5-speed manual) in a drive through. I quickly restarted the vehicle and proceeded through. When I pulled out onto the main road my car had no power. There was nowhere safe to pull over so I had to continue. My car would not accelerate above 20mph and even th…
Car stalled on highway. Car would not push pass 20 mph no matter how much I pressed on the gas. Eventually car stopped moving and this happened on the highway while I was driving normally and then it slowed down and then stopped. This happened before about 5 months ago and I turn…
I had a oem battery replaced 6 months ago and the battery went dead again in 6 months and now I have to jumpstart the battery to start the car.
While driving on city streets the check engine light came on and I was unable to accelerate or maintain speeds above 30mph. Because the car couldn’t operate at posted speed limits, other vehicles were stuck behind me or had to go around. It was also slow to start at traffic signa…
I was taking my 23 versa M/T to the dealer for its 10.000 mile service and upon driving the vehicle while pulling away from a stop sign I stall the vehicle and after that there was a significant loss of power, restarting the engine did not help. When I got to the dealership I did…
The car completely dies. No power at all. Battery has been checked and is fine. Advanced auto parts said alternator was bad but 2 dealerships have said it’s fine. Both dealerships looked at the car and cannot find the issue. Car has gotten towed to both when it dies and no o…
When starting my car it started for a second and stalled and when I restarted the car the car started accelerating extremely slow and wouldnt go past 20 mph.
Total loss of power. No engine codes stored. Car has very little power you have to floor the gas pedal but still run ok no misses or backfires. Will take forever to get to 40 mph.that is revving motor before shifting manual transmission. Taken to Nissan dealer once no fix. T…
If engine stalls, lifting clutch pedal too fast, etc, upon restarting engine power is considerably impacted. Car can barely keep up with traffic. Problem eventually goes away until another stall occurs. This has occurred several times. I have not this issue inspected by others. I…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2023 Nissan Versa.
Safety recalls
2023 Nissan Versa recalls
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2023 Nissan Versa. 1 recall campaign is on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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Questions
2023 Nissan Versa buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2023 Nissan Versa reliable?▾
Good Record. NHTSA currently shows 37 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign for this model year. The 2023 Nissan Versa looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Versa?▾
#1: Engine Problems (23 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (15 complaints). #3: Unintended Acceleration (13 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Nissan Versa?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2023 Nissan Versa?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2023 Nissan Versa, NHTSA complaints include 0 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 37 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2023 Nissan Versa have any recalls?▾
Yes. 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2023 Nissan Versa. A major recall area is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 1 recall campaign is on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2023 Nissan Versa?▾
The 2023 Nissan Versa looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Engine Problems during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Versa reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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