2015 Nissan Versa Engine Problems

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

26Engine complaints

15.5%Of all 168 complaints

#2Most-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 TRAIN47 · 28%

ENGINE26 · 15.5%

Unspecified / other26 · 15.5%

AIR BAGS25 · 14.9%

STEERING20 · 11.9%

Share of the 168 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Nissan Versa overview page.

What owners report

“I HAD PREVIOUSLY MADE NISSAN AWARE OF A PROBLEM WITH MY CAR STALLING AND SHUTTING OFF. THEY ASSURED ME NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 11203830 — filed 04/25/2019

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BUCKED AND SHUDDERED. THE VEHICLE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 11162798 — filed 12/20/2018

“THE VEHICLE STOPPED SUDDENLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES STALLS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE.”NHTSA complaint 11161983 — filed 12/17/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Nissan Versa have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Nissan Versa: 26 of 168 complaints on file (15.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Nissan Versa have in total?

168 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 26 reported injuries, and 1 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.