2016 Nissan Versa reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Nissan Versa — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 113
- 38 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 20 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 16 reported crashes · 19 injuries · 1 death · 1 fire
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,852
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Nissan median
-109
median 222 across 220 Nissan records
Vs 2014-2018
-184
median 298 complaints in 596 records
Top component share
18%
Air Bags: 20 complaints
What owners report fails — 2016 Nissan Versa
- AIR BAGS 20
- POWER TRAIN 19
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16
- ENGINE 10
- SERVICE BRAKES 8
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2016 Nissan Versa units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Nissan Versa reliable?
NHTSA has 113 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Nissan Versa. The most-reported problem area is air bags (20 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Nissan Versa units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Versa?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (20), power train (19), unknown or other (16), engine (10). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 Nissan Versa?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.