Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Nissan Versa owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The PS warning light has been coming on intermittently. The power steering goes out and the vehicle is hard to steer. My safety and others are put at risk if I lose power steering. We have done research online and plan to take it to a dealership to confirm the exact issue. The PS warning light has come on a few times over the last several months and the power steering comes and goes.
While driving in the freeway this morning I heard a click and then the "ps", power steering, light turned on. The car was driving in a straight line when this occured. When exiting the freeway it was clear that the electric power steering had turned off. When I got to work unattached my Bluetooth OBD-ii reader to check the codes. The reader showed zero codes recorded. I left the reader installed. When I started the car to go to lunch the "ps" light was off again and power steering was functioning. When pulling into a parking lot for lunch the power steering suddenly cut out and the "ps" light turned back on. My OBD-ii reader reported no codes. Upon starting the car again the "ps" light was once again off and the power steering worked again. The power steering worked during the drive home and the "ps" light stayed off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Nissan Versa. While driving at low speeds, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle momentarily accelerated independently. The failure occurred on two separate occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. In addition, the contact heard a loud grinding noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. The abnormal noise was more pronounced when making right turns. The vehicle also experienced delayed acceleration and deceleration. Both the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 65.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Nissan Versa. While driving various speeds and making a left turn, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator intermittently illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to ada Nissan inc (420 lonnie abbott blvd, ada, OK 74820, phone number: [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 51,017.
Power steering fails in higher than 85 degree temperatures as well as below 25 degrees. Sometimes the warning light for it comes on when it fails and other times it does not. This problem comes and goes, not limited to just moving. I can shift into gear and have immediate difficulty or be driving along at any speed then suddenly the power steering is gone. I was advised by the ada, OK dealership that the 2015 Nissan Versa does not use power steering fluid and that the problem is the power steering computer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Nissan Versa. While driving at 45 MPH, the steering wheel failed to remain steady and veered to the right and left. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they adjusted the suspension and rotated the tires; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,053.
Power steering light comes on and power steering is lost making it hard to turn wheel. This has happened while turning the wheel all the way with the vehicle in motion luckily at low speed. It has been on the shop and they said everything looked fine. It has happened 3 times in the last two weeks. After shutting the engine off and restarting, control is gained again.
The power steering on my car stopped working out of no where while driving on the highway. I couldn't turn and almost crashed while going around a bend. Brought it to a Nissan dealer and they told me the entire steering column needs to be replaced for $5,390. On a 2015 Nissan. Less than 50,000 miles and less than 3 years old.
It started off with the 'ps' light turning on and the power steering completely turning off. This car has an electric power steering and I am glad I was in a parking lot. Googling the problem you get many stories of the power steering failing on this model. It stopped working all together.
Car has no stability on the road, it almost feels like im in a windstorm, and in a rainstorm if I hit standing water it will throw me into the other lane. It is worse on the freeway and will push me near the other lane.
Steering complaints in other Versa years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2015 Nissan Versa?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Nissan Versa, 12% of the model year's 168 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2015 Nissan Versa steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for the 2015 Nissan Versa, though it has 1 recall 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 2015 Nissan Versa steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 48,000 miles, and 23% before 25,000 miles.
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.