2013 NISSAN VERSA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
293
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
14
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2013 NISSAN VERSA
The 2013 NISSAN VERSA has received a total of 293 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES. 14 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (72 complaints), Service Brakes (32 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (32 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 NISSAN VERSA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2013 NISSAN VERSA, potentially affecting up to 597,494 vehicles.
Recall 15V507000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| 298,747 vehicles affected
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles manufactured June 9, 2011, to March 11, 2015, and 2014-2015 Nissan Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to March 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have a center console trim panel that may catch the driver's shoe and delay the transition from the accelerator pedal...
Consequence: A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the console trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
View full details →Recall 15V507000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 298,747 vehicles affected
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles manufactured June 9, 2011, to March 11, 2015, and 2014-2015 Nissan Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to March 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have a center console trim panel that may catch the driver's shoe and delay the transition from the accelerator pedal...
Consequence: A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the console trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 NISSAN VERSA
293 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 NISSAN VERSA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 22 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptivemobility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalcvt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The transmission hoses don't stay on well, I have had to take it to a specialist mechanic on two separate occasions because it's a CVT and no dip stick transmission. Reached 102,000 mi and transmission started to shutter and then 2 weeks later quit. Transmission stopped working January 6th 2026
See attached document for complaint.
The driver side door is stuck in the closed position and will not open. The only way for the driver to get out of the car is to move to the passenger seat and open the passenger side door. To get inside and drive the car, the driver needs to open the passenger side door and move to the driver seat. The condition creates a very dangerous situation for the driver and passengers. The design of the door mechanisms should fail on the OPEN POSITION for safety! I have owned many cars and this is the first time I experienced this dangerous condition. Today, 1/7/2025, I went to the Nissan dealership to repair the door defect. The replacement parts are not available and will be ordered. The repair cost of the Work Order is $825.61. I believe this defect should be recalled to protect other drivers and avoid dangerous situations. Details of Nissan car dealer and work order below: Future Nissan Roseville 600 Automall Dr. Roseville, CA 95661 Service: 916-547-2209 https://www.futurenissan.com/ CURTIS WILDE - Service Advisor 916-677-5502 [email protected]
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated upon inspecting the vehicle, she noticed water intrusion in the tail lights and headlights. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
The Gear Shift Selector is stuck in Park. Being forced to use the manual override in order to drive, reverse or place car in neutral every time the car is being used. This is ridiculous!
Safety Rating for the 2013 NISSAN VERSA
The 2013 NISSAN VERSA received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 NISSAN VERSA
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 14 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 NISSAN VERSA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB17-034j — POWER TRAIN
2013-2017 VERSA SEDAN, AND 2014-2017 VERSA NOTE; CVT JUDDER AND/OR P0746/P0965/P17F0/P0846 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB17-041a — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL VALVE OR TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure to properly perform this action. Please discard all previous...
NTB13-077c — POWER TRAIN
CVT FLUID LEVEL CHECK SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB12-055f — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15082 — BACK OVER PREVENTION
IF YOU CONFIRM: An APPLIED VEHICLE has one or both of the following: * Hesitation during acceleration * MIL ON with DTC P0705 (Transmission Range Sensor A Circuit (PRNDL Input)) stored ACTION: 1. Inspect both rear tail lamp assemblies forwater intrusion (see page 2 for sample pictures). 2. If water...
NTB15037A — EQUIPMENT
IF YOU CONFIRM * If one or more of the DTC?s listed in Table A on page 2 are present in the Transmission Control Module (TCM). And * No other DTCs are present other than what are in Table A. And * The diagnostic procedures in the Electronic Service Manual...
NTB15033A — EQUIPMENT
INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign on certain specific Model Year 2012-2015 Versa Sedan and 2014-2015 Versa Note vehicles to remove material from the Center Console Lower. This service will be performed at no charge for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification number P5308...
NTB14104 — ENGINE
IF YOU CONFIRM: All of the following or the customer reports all of the following: With the engine at idle, and the transmission is in Drive, and the A/C is turned ON; when the A/C compressor cycles from OFF to ON (compressor engages) the vehicle momentarily surges forward a small...
NTB-13-100 — ENGINE
NISSAN: ON SOME VEHICLES, WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, AND WEATHER IS HOT (100 DEGREES), THE ENGINE TURNS OFF OR WILL HESITATE. MODEL 2012-2014 VERSA. *PE UPDATED 12/26/13. *PE UPDATED 2/25/2014 *JS
NTB13045 — BACK OVER PREVENTION
IF YOU CONFIRM While braking at a low speed, a moaning or squeaking/squealing noise is coming from the rear brakes. NOTE: The rear brake noise issue does not impact the functioning of the rear brakes. ACTION Replace both rear brake shoes with the new ones listed in the Parts Information...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 NISSAN VERSA
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2013 NISSAN VERSA.
Investigation EA15003 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Closed
Opened:
Pedal Operation Interference
Other Model Years of the NISSAN VERSA
- 2008 NISSAN VERSA — 461 complaints
- 2009 NISSAN VERSA — 614 complaints
- 2010 NISSAN VERSA — 337 complaints
- 2011 NISSAN VERSA — 325 complaints
- 2012 NISSAN VERSA — 672 complaints
- 2013 NISSAN VERSA (current)
- 2014 NISSAN VERSA — 300 complaints
- 2015 NISSAN VERSA — 259 complaints
- 2016 NISSAN VERSA — 108 complaints
- 2017 NISSAN VERSA — 93 complaints
- 2018 NISSAN VERSA — 82 complaints
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