Nissan Versa
19 model years from 2007 to 2025, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2007–2025
- Class
- Compact Cars, Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 1.6L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 28–35 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2025)
- Recalls
- 28 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2012 (406)
- Fewest problems
- 2022
The 2025 Versa in brief
The 2025 Nissan Versa is a compact car offered with a 1.6L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 177 inches long and 69 inches wide on a 103-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,659 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 35 MPG combined (32 city / 40 highway), 22% better than the 2025 compact car average of 28.6 MPG, for an estimated $1,900 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.
The Nissan Versa has 19 model years in our data, from 2007 to 2025, classed as Compact Cars, Midsize Cars.
Its most efficient year was 2025 at 35 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 28 to 35 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (1,038), power train (566), unknown or other (360).
Buying used? 2022 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.
2012 has the most recalls (10); all years together count 28 campaigns and 2,865 owner complaints.
How the 2007 Versa compares
The 2007 Nissan Versa is a midsize car offered with a 1.8L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 169 inches long and 67 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,723 lb (4dr Hatch FWD /1.8s/1.8sl).
2025 Versa pros & cons
Full 2025 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 35 MPG combined — 22% better than the average 2025 compact car (28.6 MPG).
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2022 Versa
20 owner complaints · 0 recalls
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2015 Versa
249 owner complaints · 2 recalls · 4 fire reports · 26 crash reports
Most reported: Power Train
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Versa changes by model year
- 2020
- NHTSA overall rating up from 4 to 5 stars
- 2018
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 4 stars overall
- 2015
- New body dimensions: 12.2 in shorter — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2014
- New body dimensions: 6.3 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2013
- Engine dropped: 1.8L 4-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 33 to 35
- 2012
- Best combined MPG up from 30 to 33
- Lightest version 238 lb lighter
- 2010
- Lightest version 187 lb lighter
- 2009
- Engine added: 1.6L 4-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 19 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.6L 4-cyl | 35 MPG | 176.8 in | 2,659 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 12 |
| 2024 | 1.6L 4-cyl | 35 MPG | 176.8 in | 2,659 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 96 |
| 2023 | 1.6L 4-cyl | 35 MPG | 176.8 in | 2,632 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 37 |
| 2022 | 1.6L 4-cyl | 35 MPG | 176.8 in | 2,632 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 20 |
| 2021 | 1.6L 4-cyl | 35 MPG | 176.8 in | 2,632 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 32 |
| 2020 | 1.6L 4-cyl | 35 MPG | – | – | ★★★★★ | 2 | 64 |
| 2019 | 1.6L 4-cyl | 34 MPG | 163.4 in | 2,456 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 25 |
| 2018 | 1.6L 4-cyl | 34 MPG | 163.4 in | 2,456 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 60 |
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl | 34 MPG | 163.4 in | 2,456 lb | Not rated | 3 | 72 |
| 2016 | 1.6L 4-cyl | 34 MPG | 163.4 in | 2,456 lb | Not rated | 0 | 110 |
| 2015 | 1.6L 4-cyl | 34 MPG | 163.4 in | 2,416 lb | Not rated | 2 | 249 |
| 2014 | 1.6L 4-cyl | 35 MPG | 175.6 in | 2,496 lb | Not rated | 4 | 296 |
| 2013 | 1.6L 4-cyl | 35 MPG | 169.3 in | 2,723 lb | Not rated | 1 | 167 |
| 2012 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | 33 MPG | 169.3 in | 2,723 lb | Not rated | 10 | 406 |
| 2011 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | 30 MPG | 169.3 in | 2,723 lb | Not rated | 6 | 230 |
| 2010 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | 30 MPG | 169.3 in | 2,723 lb | Not rated | 7 | 220 |
| 2009 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | 30 MPG | 169.3 in | 2,723 lb | Not rated | 7 | 339 |
| 2008 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 29 MPG | 169.3 in | 2,723 lb | Not rated | 7 | 237 |
| 2007 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 169.3 in | 2,723 lb | Not rated | 6 | 193 |
Alternatives to the 2025 Versa
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Toyota Corolla | 50 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2025 Honda Civic | 49 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2025 Toyota Prius | 57 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2025 Mazda 3 | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Volkswagen Golf/GTI | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Hyundai Elantra | 54 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Nissan. How we calculate this →



