2019 Nissan Versa Safety Report
2019 NISSAN VERSA Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2019 Nissan Versa
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2019 Nissan Versa. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (22) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 2 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Power Train | Compare power train issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2022 | Compare against the 2022 Nissan Versa with 16 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2016 | Check the 2016 Nissan Versa before buying across this generation. |
Nissan Versa Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Nissan Versa years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Versa | 58 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2018 Nissan Versa | 52 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2021 Nissan Versa | 29 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2017 Nissan Versa | 61 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2022 Nissan Versa | 16 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Nissan Versa | 79 | 0 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2019 Nissan Versa Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2019 Nissan Versa, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Power Train
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Nissan onlyPower Train,Electrical System,Service Brakes
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Electrical System,Service Brakes issues Nissan onlyElectrical System
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Nissan onlyEngine,Electrical System
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine,Electrical System issues Nissan onlyUnknown Or Other
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Nissan onlyVehicle Speed Control,Engine,Forward Collision Avoidance
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Vehicle Speed Control,Engine,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Nissan onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2019 Nissan Versa
Reliability Score
The 2019 Nissan Versa receives a reliability score of 45 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2019 Nissan Versa
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2019 Nissan Versa
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2019 Nissan Versa:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission Issues Transmission failures and jerky acceleration have been reported, with a moderate frequency of occurrence. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Malfunctions Electrical system malfunctions, including issues with the vehicle speed control system, have been reported. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Service Brake Issues Service brake failures, particularly when turn signals are activated, have been reported with a high frequency of occurrence. |
High | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Odometer Fraud Reports of odometer fraud have been made, with a low frequency of occurrence. |
Low | Occasional | 0-30k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2019 Nissan Versa:
Transmission issues are a common problem, with 40% of reported issues.
Electrical system malfunctions are a frequent issue, with 30% of reported problems.
Service brake issues are a significant concern, with 20% of reported problems.
Vehicle speed control system issues are less common, with 10% of reported problems.
Recall Details for the 2019 Nissan Versa
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2019 Nissan Versa by NHTSA:
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible an...
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2019 Nissan Versa
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2019 Nissan Versa with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 2 complaints involved crashes. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
Odometer Fraud: The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the vehicle jolted while driving. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had been tampered with. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 172,480. It was later discovered that the mileage was 143,521 after taking the ve...
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that after driving and parking the vehicle at the residence, an independent mechanic discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 174,485, with the instrument panel showing a mileage of 143,521. The scan tool used by the independent mechanic indi...
Transmission car doesn't move had issues since purchased brought to dealership over years car wouldn't bring the right code up mechanic knew it's transmission from driving it but because the car was showing false codes nothing gets done except we pay to replace parts that false codes showing still had issues with transmission millions of cars recalled for that type of transmission I want to know w...
When accelerating from a stop vehicle shutters/perks hard
I had a issue with transmission and went to a mechanic that stated it’s a problem with transmission informed that there was a recall for all Nissans
CAR IS HACKED THROUGH THE EMERGENCY S.O.S SYSTM. CAN HEAR PEOPLE EVERYDAY TALKING AND MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS. I CAN HEAR A DISPACTH WITH RAIDOS LIKE SECURITY OF SOME SORT. EVEN WHEN CAR BATTERY NOT IN CAR, HACKERS STILL ARE ABLE TO SPEAK THROUGH THE S.O.S WITHOUTH ME PUSHING ANYTHING. HACKERS WERE ABLE TO CHANGE CONTROL CRUISE CONTROL, SLOW MY SPEED DOWN, TURN ENGINE LIGHT ON/OFF, LOCATE MY EVER...
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn with the turn signal activated, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. Upon deactivating the turn signal indicator, the contact stated that the vehicle returned to normal functionality. The check warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who deter...
While my car is in Drive, every so often the car will die and cut out power steering and the brake light will go on. The check engine light is on but the code is not reading properly.
CVT Transmissions on these versa’s are extremely wonky and very jerky. The transmission causes extremely slow acceleration, Nissan has had a really bad track record with their CVT transmissions and it appears to be the same issue with this vehicle as well.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed and the turning signals were activated, the vehicle felt as if the transmission had improperly shifted. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to exceed 40 MPH. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the brake pedal, motherboard, and taillight assembly had failed and needed to ...
2019 Nissan Versa sedan has a transmission issue where you stop and immediately or within up to 3 seconds, there is a clunk. The engine is jumps forward, causing the engine to rock. In a range of years, up to 2017, there is a recall on the transmission. For 2018, which is just for that year, is a recall for that transmission. How can I find out if 2019 recall is in a preliminary stage at nissan ...
Transmission failure
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while his wife was making a stop at the stop light, the brake pedal was depressed and went all the way to the floorboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring at the stop light whenever the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle was taken to the ...
I PURCHASED A 2019 NISSAN VERSA JUNE OF 2020 WITH ONLY 9,000 MILES ON IT FROM A LICENSED DEALER. AUGUST OF 2020, WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED BETWEEN GEAR 4/5, ALL OF MY ELECTRIC WAS LOST(TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY, INTERIOR/DASH LIGHTS) ABOUT 2 SECONDS LATER ALL LIGHTS RETURNED. THIS OCCURRED AGAIN IN OCTOBER OF 2020. SAME CONDITIONS. THERE WERE NO OTHER ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE, NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS, NOT...
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING ON MINOR ICY OR SNOWY ROADS (NOT EXTREMELY SLICK) WHEN I DEPRESS THE BRAKES THE CAR DOES NOT STOP OR SLOW. I HEAR A RATTLLING NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR THAT I AM TOLD IS THE VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEM ENGAGING. I PRESS DOWN ON THE BRAKE AND THE RATTLLING CONTINUES BUT THE CAR DOES NOT SLOW OR STOP. I HAVE NARROWLY MISSED HAVING TWO SERIOUS ACCIDENTS W...
I BOUGHT A USED 2019 NISSAN VERSA WITH 34, 213 MILES FROM ENTERPRISE CAR SALES ON 07/08/2020 AND AT 45,000 MILES ON 12/20/2020 ON MY WAY BACK FROM MYRTLE BEACH CAR DOES NOT WANT TO ACCELERATE AND OR CHANGE GEARS WHEN PRESSING DOWN ON THE GAS PEDAL. OUT OF TOWN MECHANIC LOOKED AT THE CAR AND ADVISED IT HAS ISSUES WITH CVT. CAR HAS A LOUD NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK INTO DRIVE AND OR REVERSE AND ...
I WAS DRIVING HIGHWAY 101 CAMARILLO TO HOME. ITS UPHILL I TRIED TO PRESS THE GAS BUT MY SPEED GAUGE STOCK ON 50MPH NO MATTER I TRIED. THEN SUDDENLY THE ABS LIGHT AND THE CAR WITH ZIGZAG APPEARED ON MY DASH BOARD. I BOUGHT MY CAR USED... THE CAR HAVE 38K+ MILEAGE. I'VE RESEARCHED ONLINE IF THE NISSAN VERSA HAVING PROBLEM GOING UPHILL. I WENT TO MY MECHANIC THEY SAID MYBE THERE A TRANSMISSION PROBLE...
I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN THE CAR. BECAUSE OF TIRES AND AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYING. I WAS NOT INJURED BUT THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. AND THE ACCIDENT IS BEING BLAMED ON ME. COULD SOMEONE CONTACT ME ABOUT THIS MATTER. *DT*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF VALVE CAUSED THE PUMP TO SHUTOFF HOWEVER, THE FUEL TANK WAS NOT FULL. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V645000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION) AT RIVERSIDE NISSAN (8330 INDIANA AVE B, RIVERSIDE, CA 92504, (951) 509-6500,) HOWEVER, WHILE...
STEERING CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. LETTER REGARDING THE MALFUNCTIONING OF GEAR SHIFTS, TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH DAMAGED BY 5 SPEED MANUAL NISSAN TRANSMISSION AND STOPPED MY ABILITY TO SHIFT GEARS FROM 5. NO GEARS WORKED I WAS TRAVELING ON ARIZONA HWY 60 WITH CARS GOING 75 MILES AN HOUR. I WAS HEADED WEST TO PHOENIX FOR 17 HWY AND I WAS BETWEEN EXITS 152 AND 153 THAT IS WHERE HIGHWAY PATROL WHEN THEY ARRI...
Showing 20 of 22 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2019 Nissan Versa
Has the 2019 NISSAN VERSA been recalled?
Yes, the 2019 NISSAN VERSA has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2019 NISSAN VERSA have?
The 2019 NISSAN VERSA has 22 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 2 involved crashes. 1 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2019 NISSAN VERSA?
The 2019 NISSAN VERSA received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 4/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 NISSAN VERSA?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2019 NISSAN VERSA involve power train (4 complaints), power train,electrical system,service brakes (2 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints). Other affected components include engine,electrical system, unknown or other, vehicle speed control,engine,forward collision avoidance.
How many crash reports does the 2019 NISSAN VERSA have?
There are 2 crash reports associated with the 2019 NISSAN VERSA out of 22 total complaints (9.1% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2019 NISSAN VERSA have?
There are no fire reports for the 2019 NISSAN VERSA in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2019 NISSAN VERSA?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 NISSAN VERSA.
How many injuries are reported for the 2019 NISSAN VERSA?
1 injury has been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 NISSAN VERSA. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2019 NISSAN VERSA?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 NISSAN VERSA is generally recommended. It has 22 complaints, 1 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2019 NISSAN VERSA?
The components with the most failures on the 2019 NISSAN VERSA are: 1. POWER TRAIN (4 complaints), 2. POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES (2 complaints), 3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 complaints), 4. ENGINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 complaints), 5. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints). POWER TRAIN is the single most-reported problem area with 4 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2019 NISSAN VERSA?
Be cautious of transmission and electrical system issues, as they are common. Check for any signs of odometer fraud and ensure the service brakes function properly. The 2019 NISSAN VERSA has 22 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2019 NISSAN VERSA?
The 2019 NISSAN VERSA receives a reliability score of 45/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 22 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 2 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Transmission Issues and Electrical System Malfunctions.
What are the known issues with the 2019 NISSAN VERSA?
Known issues with the 2019 NISSAN VERSA include: Transmission Issues, Electrical System Malfunctions, Service Brake Issues, Odometer Fraud. These are based on patterns found across 22 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2019 Nissan Versa?
The most common issues are transmission failures, electrical system malfunctions, and service brake problems.
Are there any reports of odometer fraud with the 2019 Nissan Versa?
Yes, there have been reports of odometer fraud, but it is less common.
What should I do if I experience issues with the service brakes?
Have the vehicle inspected by a professional mechanic to ensure the service brakes are functioning correctly.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of transmission and electrical system issues, as they are common. Check for any signs of odometer fraud and ensure the service brakes function properly.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2019 Nissan Versa
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2019 Nissan Versa. The data includes 22 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 2 reported crashes, 1 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2019 Nissan Versa an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 4 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16