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2016 Nissan Versa Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 79 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Nissan Versa

The 2016 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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74/100

Good Choice — 2016 Nissan Versa

The 2016 Nissan Versa has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
79
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
13
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Nissan Versa

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2016 Nissan Versa.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2016 Nissan Versa

Based on 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
17
Air Bags
15
Unknown Or Other
10
Steering
7
Service Brakes
6
Engine
5
Electrical System
4
Tires
3
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Nissan Versa — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 267 complaints 2011 268 complaints 2012 485 complaints 2013 204 complaints 2014 336 complaints 2015 168 complaints 2016 79 complaints 2017 62 complaints 2018 54 complaints 2019 23 complaints 2020 61 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2012, 2014 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2016, 2017, 2018 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Nissan Versa

Is the 2016 Nissan Versa reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Nissan Versa has no open recalls and 79 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Versa have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2016 Nissan Versa. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Versa?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Nissan Versa are: Power Train, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Nissan Versa safe to buy?
The 2016 Nissan Versa has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Nissan Versa should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Nissan Versa are: 2016, 2017, 2018. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2012, 2014.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.