Nissan · Versa · 2016
2016 Nissan Versa
0
Recalls
79
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2016 Nissan Versa has no recalls and 79 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: air bags (13 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2016 Nissan Versa page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is air bags with 13 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2016 Nissan Versa currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 79 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are air bags (13), power train (10), unknown or other (7).
- Vehicle
- 2016 Nissan Versa
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 79
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
14.3% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Owner Complaints
79 totalPOWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 3, 2026
0 The vehicle has a CVT transmission failure causing severe shuddering, jerking, and progressive loss of acceleration. Initially the vehicle would not exceed 20 mph, then worsened to 15 mph, then 10 mph, and now will not exceed 5 mph. The issue consistently occurs after the vehic...
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POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 13, 2026
While merging onto [XXX] toward [XXX] , my 2016 Nissan Versa suffered a total loss of power while crossing active railroad tracks. The car stuttered and jerked before completely stalling and stopped responding. I was stranded in a high-traffic zone around [XXX] PM. I was worried...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 1, 2025
The vehicle has a CVT transmission failure causing severe shuddering, jerking, and progressive loss of acceleration. Initially the vehicle would not exceed 20 mph, then worsened to 15 mph, then 10 mph, and now will not exceed 5 mph. The issue consistently occurs after the vehicl...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 26, 2025
There is a shutter leaving 1st gear
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 23, 2025
A critical safety concern arising from the evaporator core defect in the Nissan Versa relates to the vehicle’s inability to properly control interior humidity and prevent window fogging during rainy conditions. When the evaporator core fails, the air conditioning system cannot ef...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 23, 2025
I own a 2016 Nissan Versa, and the air conditioning system has completely failed, making the car almost unbearable to drive in the Florida heat. I have already spent over $1,000 trying to fix the issue — including replacing multiple A/C components — and the air still doesn’t work...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 23, 2025
I own a 2016 Nissan Versa, and the air conditioning system has completely failed due to what I’ve been told is an evaporator core issue. After researching, I’ve found that this is a very common problem among Versa owners across multiple model years. The failure causes extreme hea...
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AIR BAGS
Jul 1, 2025
The airbag warning light has come on and is flashing.Brought it in twice for it was in diagnosis mode the first time. History mode second time and two days later it is on again and flashing that is three times in one month! Nissan needs to have this problem fixed!
POWER TRAIN
Mar 2, 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop at a traffic light, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle responded as needed. There was no warning light i...
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AIR BAGS
Jan 15, 2025
My Check Airbag light came on without any incident and has stayed on since January, 2025. I took it to a Nissan dealer and they told me they would charge me $4,000.00 to see if it could be fixed. Charged me $209.96 just to look at the car. Their report said AIRBAG SIDE MODULE LH...
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Showing 10 recent complaints from 79 total
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2016 Nissan models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Versa have?
The 2016 Nissan Versa has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2016 Nissan Versa?
NHTSA has received 79 owner-reported complaints for the 2016 Nissan Versa.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2016 Nissan Versa?
The 2016 Nissan Versa received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Versa?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2016 Nissan Versa are air bags (13 reports), power train (10 reports), unknown or other (7 reports).
Does the 2016 Nissan Versa have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2016 Nissan Versa. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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