2013 Nissan Versa Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

26Engine complaints

12.7%Of all 204 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN72 · 35.3%

Unspecified / other33 · 16.2%

SERVICE BRAKES32 · 15.7%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL27 · 13.2%

ENGINE26 · 12.7%

Share of the 204 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Nissan Versa overview page.

What owners report

“WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY- THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING. THERE WAS NO WARNING. THE CAR CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. WHEN I…”NHTSA complaint 11005166 — filed 07/13/2017

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10980392 — filed 04/25/2017

“I WAS DRVIING MY CAR ON GREENBELT RD, MD, AND NOTICED S STANGE LOW NOISE OR SPUTTERING..OF SOME SSORT. I DECIDED TO STOP THE CAR...HOWEVER…”NHTSA complaint 10946981 — filed 01/23/2017

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Nissan Versa have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Nissan Versa: 26 of 204 complaints on file (12.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Nissan Versa have in total?

204 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and 3 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.