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The 2015 Nissan Versa is associated with 168 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 27 reports (16% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.6l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 29 to 34 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 168 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Powertrain (27 / 16%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 18 crash / 2 fire / 14 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 29–34 MPG across 3 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Nissan Versa?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Versa 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 31 MPG 39 MPG 34 MPG — $1,800 / yr
Versa 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd 27 MPG 36 MPG 30 MPG — $2,050 / yr
Versa 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd 26 MPG 35 MPG 29 MPG — $2,100 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Nissan Versa?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR FWD 14.7%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Nissan Versa models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Nissan Versa?

Summary of 168 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
168
Crash Reports
18
Fire Reports
2
Complaints w/ Injury
14
Total Injuries
26

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 27 complaints (1 crash)
Air Bags 17 complaints (8 crashes)
Steering 12 complaints
Engine 11 complaints
Structure & Body 9 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2015 Nissan Versa problems & component breakdown (66 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Nissan Versa?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #15V507000 Active Recall
Affected Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Defect Summary: 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 to the brake pedal.

Free Manufacturer 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.
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Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2015 Nissan Versa

How many safety recalls does the 2015 Nissan Versa have?

The 2015 Nissan Versa is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 1 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2015 Nissan Versa?

NHTSA records list 168 consumer defect complaints for the 2015 Nissan Versa. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Powertrain, appearing in 27 filings (16% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2015 Nissan Versa?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2015 Nissan Versa earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 1 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2015 Nissan Versa get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2015 Nissan Versa range from 29 to 34 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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