2020 Nissan Versa reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2020 Nissan Versa — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 117
- 92 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 15 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 10 reported crashes · 7 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,767
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Nissan median
-105
median 222 across 220 Nissan records
Vs 2018-2022
-147
median 265 complaints in 474 records
Top component share
13%
Power Train: 15 complaints
What owners report fails — 2020 Nissan Versa
- POWER TRAIN 15
- ENGINE 14
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS 10
2 recalls on record for the 2020 Nissan Versa
- NHTSA 21V471000 · 2021 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:BULBS Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increa
- NHTSA 20V112000 · 2020 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEM If a small hole is present, a fuel leak may occur if the operator fills the tank over half full, increasing the risk of
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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 2020 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 2020 Nissan Versa reliable?
NHTSA has 117 consumer complaints on record for the 2020 Nissan Versa and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (15 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2020 Nissan Versa units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Versa?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (15), engine (14), unknown or other (14), electrical system (12). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2020 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.