Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Nissan Versa owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I was approaching a stop light. As I approached the stop light I began to gradually apply the brakes to slow down, but the pedal went to the floor and the brakes did not engage. The pedal felt like normal resistance was there when pushing on it with my foot, but the brakes did not work to slow the vehicle. I quickly removed my foot from the brake, looked at my feet to make sure I was on the brake, then slammed the brakes and the pedal once again went to the floor. While my foot was still on the brake the brakes engaged and locked up about 2 to 3 seconds after slamming on the brakes. Once I realized the brakes weren't working I did not have time to avoid hitting the car in front of me and I rear-ended them. As I followed the vehicle that I hit to pull to the side of the road, the brakes still were not working properly. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Nissan Versa. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle took longer to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was equipped with anti-lock brakes. The contact applied excessive force to the brake pedal, but the pedal traveled to the floor. As a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags deployed. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where no failures were found. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened an investigation. The parts for the repair were not provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000. ....updated 07/05/16 the consumer stated she saw traffic stopped ahead of her. However, when she applied the brake, the vehicle didn't stop. Consequently, she rear ended another vehicle. Her vehicle was totaled. …
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 Nissan Versa. While driving approximately 15 MPH uphill, the contact encountered a steep curve and crashed into a ditch. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed by the insurance company. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V507000 (service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 02/05/16 the consumer stated the tires did not hold air. Updated 02/10/16.
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 Nissan Versa. While driving at approximately 10 MPH, the contact was distracted by his animal in the vehicle. The contact's foot became caught under the brake pedal and the vehicle crashed into a pole. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained face and ribs injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound lot. The VIN 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 3,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Nissan Versa. While driving at an unknown speed and attempting to engage the brakes, the contact's foot became stuck and was unable to depress the brake pedal. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. However, the contact mentioned that the vehicle had been previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15V507000 (service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,860.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Nissan Versa. The brakes failed while driving at an unknown speed. As a result, the passenger side of the contact's vehicle was stuck by a tractor trailer. The passenger side air bag deployed; however, the driver side air bag failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver of the vehicle sustained injuries to the head and vertebrae that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed from the scene to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 05/03/16
While driving at 55 MPH, needed to brake in order to avoid an accident. There was not enough room to switch foot quickly from gas to brake pedal. Rear ended the car in front of me and totaled my Nissan Versa. An emergency room visit was necessary. We learned about the recall last week through a mailing to our house. We bought the car 'used' through car max, so it took awhile for the recall notice to find us.
I purchased a 2014 Nissan Versa from maita Nissan in sacramento (now called sacramento Nissan) on September 12, 2014 and I'm just not satisfied. The VIN number is [redacted] I purchased a 2014 Nissan Versa from maita Nissan in sacramento (now called sacramento Nissan) and I'm just not satisfied. This car does not at all sound like a new car. I drove it off the lot with 9 miles on it, but immediately noticed how difficult it is for the transmission to smoothly get into gear. It's loud and almost sounds like it's completely broken. When I put the car in reverse I hear a loud clunking sound whether it's on a flat surface or in the driveway. I've discussed hearing this sound before 4 different times and also went to the Nissan service department 4 times. I'm being told nothing is wrong. I didn't purchase a "brand new" car to have all of these problems. …
Returning from state line my mother and two aunts where driving back to la on the freeway when trafic slowed before approaching a downhill grade when my aunt went to brake when the brake system was a total failure. The brake pedal went all the way to the flor. She then continued to pump the brakes still not stoping she put the car on nuetral and pulled on the shoulder and waited for the car to slow down. When the car stoped they brakes were still not working. The car stoped when they entered an uphill off ramp. They then called aaa and towed the car back to my house. The very next day July 6 I took my mothets car to the dealer and told them what happen n they proceeded to check the car onky to find "client stayesat time brake is hard/padel gors to the floor" then it says "test brake system, OK. No leak. …
Started the Versa after being parked for at least 30 minutes and was exiting a shopping center. Exit requires driving up a significant incline to access busy three lane road. At the crest of the hill, during pause waiting for access point to enter traffic, Versa would not move even with excellerator depressed. Tried several times and Versa instead rolled backwards, gaining momentum while going down hill backwards. Brakes failed, pressed all the way to the floor and would not stop car until a curb was hit. Later, exiting the same location and crossed in 2 lanes, the Versa running but the transmission would not move the car. Zero rpms. Car stopped dead in its tracks and would not move even shifting gears trying anything and everything to get out of the oncoming traffic. After several attempts to move the car, the Versa died. Versa then would not start and only made 'clicking noises'. …
NHTSA investigations
Pedal Operation Interference
On June 24, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-018 to investigate allegations that the tunnel carpet cover trim panel on model year (MY) 2012 through 2014 Nissan Versa, Versa Sedan and Versa Note vehicles has, in certain situations, interfered with the driver's ability to promptly release the accelerator pedal and transition to the brake pedal.
Excessive Brake Pedal Travel
On May 20, 2014, ODI opened PE14-014 based on eight complaints alleging incidents of excessive brake pedal travel in model year (MY) 2013 through 2014 Nissan Sentra, Versa Sedan and Versa Note passenger cars (Figure 1) and information in Early Warning Reporting field reports indicating issues with master cylinder internal seals.In response to an information request letter sent by ODI, Nissan identified a condition…
Pedal Operation Interference
On August 11, 2015, Nissan North America, Inc., submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) describing a condition that may impede the driver's ability to transition quickly and smoothly from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal in certain model year (MY) 2012 through 2015 Nissan Versa Sedans and MY 2014 through 2015 Nissan Versa Note vehicles (NHTSA Recall No.
Brake complaints in other Versa years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2014 Nissan Versa?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Nissan Versa, 15% of the model year's 207 complaints. The component named most often is pedals and linkages (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2014 Nissan Versa brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2014 Nissan Versa, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2014 Nissan Versa brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 22,000 miles, and 56% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 15 crashes, 0 fires and 5 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.