2012 Nissan Versa Brake Problems

Which parts fail

• Pedals and linkages
  1

Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1142%
• 25k–50k
  623%
• 50k–75k
  415%
• 75k–100k
  28%
• 100k–150k
  28%
• 150k+
  14%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2012 Nissan Versa owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

I carry my family in the vehicle and the lights would come on for the traction control and check engine light and speed sensor light and the car would stop moving and shut off while going down the road and the brakes would barely work and the transmission would stop pulling or slip and the engine would not rev up that is really dangerous when your traveling with traffic something needs to be done about this and I have read alot of other complaints about the same problems that other people are having

I carry my family with me and in traffic the traction control light would come on and the car would loose power and not accelerate almost causing accidents I was told it was the speed sensors malfunctioning and the brakes would not work properly when trying to stop

Brake pedal to floor no response on steep hill almost killed. Resorted to emergency brake. 180 half turn into opposite lane. Nearly hit wall but avoided going over cliff at end of hill.. Happened three times pumped to get brake pressure subsetquently using low gear to get to a safe location. Brake fluid of dollar rent a car was in between full and minimum. Car has 23000 miles approximate. Incident resembles no other vehichile experience I have had. Master cylinders did not provide proper pressure. Used light braking and was on mountainous terrain. Recommend investigation. Deaths will ensue if not dealt with this obvious defect. Vehichle was in motion at 60kph downhill steep with sharp turns. Nissa vesa was sold as tiida liberia, costa rica dollar rental car fleet).

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. While driving 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and there was a delay in stopping the vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor back pains and whiplash, which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V507000 (service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. While driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact sustained chin and neck injuries that did not require medical attention. The front passenger sustained seat belt bruising and chest pain that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owned a 2012 Nissan Versa. While driving 35 MPH, the contact was distracted and swerved to gain control of the vehicle. The brake pedal was applied but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact crashed into a telephone pole. The air bags deployed and the brakes and steering wheel locked up. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the chest and left arm, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.

I was getting ready to back my Versa into a parking space. I had my foot on the brake when I shifted the car into reverse the car engine revved up, brakes failed, and the car flew backwards into a wall causing considerable damage to the back end of the car. This could have been deadly if I was backing out of the parking space and not into it. Once I hit the wall the brakes came back on. Since the dealer was unable to replicate the incident they said it never happened. They also told me that it was impossible for the brakes to fail as they are a cable system. I also contacted Nissan motor corp directly and was told this was not a warranty issue and I would have to go through my insurance and pay the deductible. …

Randomly one day, I went to brake, it failed to slow down or stop my car, freaking out I pumped it and then it stopped by the 3rd try and jolted. It has since been doing that every day. We've replaced the master brake cylinder, that didn't work, took it to the dealership, they said it was the break and rotators, replaced those, that also didn't work. There are no leakages, the hose is fine, and brake fluid is great. I have a another appointment with them to have a tech ride with me to see what I am talking about. But this isn't safe and I've been driving like this for 3weeks now and fixed everything I was told it could be, wasting my money, and it's still not fixed. Miles are 130,000ish. I drive it mainly on the highway to get to work, for an hour there and back.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. When pulling out of a parking space and attempting to apply the brakes, the vehicle failed to stop. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The contact had to place the vehicle in park in order to stop the vehicle from rolling. There were no warning indicators for the brake failure. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer located in chicago, il. The dealer diagnosed that the brake fluid hose failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000. Updated 07/18/17

Salesman/dealer did not disclose vehicle maintenance report when requested. Was told that the vehicle was not involved in any accidents. 1) vehicle rolls back after it is put in park. May have been associated with previous recall. 2) when putting car in gear, can feel tugging in the floor board of driver side. Called recall.gov and was told that there were 4 recalls on the vehicle in which 2 had already been performed. Called Nissan dealer and scheduled an appointment for service for 12/31 to rectify those issues.

NHTSA investigations

Brake complaints in other Versa years