2014 Nissan VERSA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
207 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
55,759 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 158 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 79 of 207 complaints (38.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 87 | 42.0% |
| Braking behavior | 46 | 22.2% |
| Engine operation | 30 | 14.5% |
| Steering behavior | 10 | 4.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 9 | 4.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 79 |
| Engine | 37 |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 |
| Service Brakes | 29 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 |
| Air Bags | 24 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Steering | 10 |
Power Train: 79; Engine: 37; Unknown Or Other: 32; Service Brakes: 29; Vehicle Speed Control: 25; Air Bags: 24; Electrical System: 16; Steering: 10
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 53 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 21 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 33 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 28 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 18 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 53; 25,000 to 49,999: 21; 50,000 to 74,999: 33; 75,000 to 99,999: 28; 100,000 to 149,999: 18; 150,000 and above: 5
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (53). 49 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 5 |
2013: 4; 2014: 20; 2015: 28; 2016: 21; 2017: 20; 2018: 29; 2019: 32; 2020: 13; 2021: 15; 2022: 9; 2023: 8; 2024: 2; 2025: 1; 2026: 5
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 87 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 46 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 30 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10553524 · 2013-11-23 (November 23, 2013)
WE RECENTLY (2 NOV) PURCHASED A 2014 NISSAN VERSA WITH THE 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION ,OUR PROBLEM IS WITH DOWN SHIFTING FROM 5TH TO 4TH . WHEN SHIFTING FROM 5TH TO 4TH THE SHIFTER WILL RANDOMLY LOCK UP AND YOU HAVE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PHYSICAL MOVE THE SHIFTER IN EVERY DIRECTION TILL YOU CAN SHIFT AGAIN OR IF YOU?RE LUCKY AS YOU?RE COASTING AND FIGHTING WITH THE SHIFTER IT POPS LOOSE AND YOU CAN SHIFT INTO A LOWER GEAR. IT SEEMS LIKE THE SHIFT LINKAGE LOCKS UP AND THE CAR WON?T GO FULLY INTO 4TH. MY WIFE HAS TAKEN OFF WORK TWICE A…
Owner-reported narrative. 12 miles reported. Look up ODI 10553524 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10588730 · 2014-05-15 (May 15, 2014)
I HAD AN ACCIDENT ON 4/8 IN THE PARKING LOT OF MY JOB AND A TRUCK SLAMMED INTO MY PASSENGER SIDE AND NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED. SHE HAD ACCELERATED DUE TO A MANUAL TRANSMISSION IN HER TRUCK. THE ESTIMATES FOR BODY WORK WAS 28.92, 500.00 AND 5, 658.32 MORE THAN HALF TOTALED I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR, THE BRAKES, IDIOT LIGHT, STEERING AND ACCELERATION AND JUMPS AS YOU BACK OUT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10588730 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10554238 · 2013-12-01 (December 1, 2013)
WENT OUT TO START CAR PUSH IN CLUTCH AND CAR ROLLED OUT INTO STREET HAD BRAKE ON BUT DID NOT HOLD AND AFTER STARTING MOTOR THE BRAKES WORKED OK WITH ENGINE RUNNING.. EVERYTIME I START THE CAR IF YOU ARE ON A SLOPE THE CAR WILL ROLL AND HIT SOMETHING. I CHECKED THREW OUT THE DAY AND FOUND THAT WHEN CAR IS NOT RUNNING YOU HAVE NO BRAKES. YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY POWER BRAKES WHEN ENGINE STOPS THEY BECOME HARD IMMEDIATELY LOSE POWER ASSIST NOT LIKE OTHER CARS WHERE YOU HAVE 2 OR 3 APPLICATIONS BEFORE BRAKE LOSS. IF PUT IN A EMERGENCY AND ENGINE…
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10554238 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10584374 · 2014-04-23 (April 23, 2014)
I WAS DRIVING UP THE STREET AND WHEN I PUSHED DOWN ON THE BRAKE IT STARTED TO SHAKE I ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR A DAY AT THE TIME, THEN WITHIN THE NEXT WEEK THE LIGHT AROUND THE RADIO DIM IN AND OUT ALL THE TIME AND WHEN BRAKING SOMETIME THE BRAKE WILL RELEASE ON ITS OWN AND THE CAR WILL JUMP FORWARD. WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO NISSAN THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE WHAT I STATED WAS HAPPENING AND THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT BUT TILL THIS DAY IT IS STILL HAPPENING AND I SPOKE WITH THE MANAGER WHO ALSO SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 150 miles reported. Look up ODI 10584374 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10630542 · 2014-09-03 (September 3, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING UNDER 5 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE BUT THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10630542 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10715064 · 2015-05-07 (May 7, 2015)
WAS STOPPED AT RED LIGHT WHEN I SAW CAR APPROACHING FAST BEHIND ME. TRIED TO ACCELERATE, BUT CAR STALLED AND I WAS REAR ENDED. WAS TAKEN TO ER. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 17,195 miles reported. Look up ODI 10715064 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10626979 · 2014-08-21 (August 21, 2014)
I WAS GOING TO PICK UP ONE OF MY KIDS AND ALL THE LIGHTS CAME ON. THE BRAKES, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, AND THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT WORK. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THE PICK IT UP AND DID A 24 POINT CHECK UP. THE SERVICE AGENT TOLD ME ON THE PHONE THAT THEY CALLED NISSAN AND THEY DID A COMPLETE RESET OF THE SYSTEM. WHEN I PICK IT UP THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WAS NO WHERE TO BE FOUND. I HAD SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT HE TOLD ME, BUT HE WASN'T AVAILABLE. IN MY PAPER WORK ALL THEY PUT WAS THAT THEY DID A 24 POINT CHECK UP AND NOTHING WAS FOUND. …
Owner-reported narrative. 10,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10626979 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10925715 · 2016-11-14 (November 14, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE WITH THE PUSH TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V418000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10925715 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11122185 · 2018-08-24 (August 24, 2018)
ON 7/24/18 WHILE DRIVING MY 2014 NISSAN VERSA ON NORTH I-15 NEAR CHARLESTON BLVD IN CONSTRUCTION STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, I HAD SLOWED TO A STOP BASED ON TRAFFIC. AS THE TRAFFIC BEGAN TO MOVE, I TRIED TO ACCELERATE AND CAR SPUTTERED, BUT MOVED AND THEN AFTET DRIVING A QUARTER OF A MILE AT A SPEED OF 25 MPH, THE CAR JUST STOPPED WHILE IN DRIVE. ALL DSAHBOARDS LIGHTS AND ENGINE INDICATION CAME ON. LUCKILY THE CAR BEHIND ME SCREECHED TO STOP. I IMMEDIATELY PUT ON HAZARDS AND PULLED EMERGENCY BRAKE AND PUT CAR IN PARK. I TRIED TO RESTART CAR AND IT WOU…
Owner-reported narrative. 31,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11122185 at NHTSA ↗