Most common 2022 Nissan Versa problems
Share of the 20 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan Versa complaints by model year
Best Versa years: 2019, 2017, 2018. Years to avoid: 2024, 2012, 2009, 2008. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2022 Nissan Versa:
Reduced Power After Engine Stall
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on March 7, 2024, after receiving twenty (20) consumer complaints and multiple field reports describing reduced power (limp mode) after re-starting the vehicle following a stall on certain 2022-2024 model year (MY) Nissan Versa.
What 2022 Nissan Versa owners say
Engine & cooling
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle started losing motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that during the failure, the vehicle was turned off, restarted, and operated as needed. The contact stated the failure reoccurred and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact stated the failure recently reoccurred, and he was able to diagnose the vehicle with an ODB scanner and retrieved DTC code: P2615 (Failure with the Camshaft Position Signal Output Circuit Low Issue). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.
I'm [redacted] with health issues and my mother is [redacted] we bought a car at ( Drive Time ) hoping we would get a good car to go to the dr , I have a [redacted] I can't afford it though,in my opinion I felt drive time took advantage of us because I look Mexican and indigenous, they sold us a bad car where the engine was bad , as soon as I drove it there's was a smell I didn't think k anything about it but the manager at pep boys in pearland tx told me the reason I smelt something is because some liquids were mixing in the engine that are highly toxic when the engine is about to fail , drivetime would not take the car back and get us a good car, I found Nissan Clearlake and they put a new engine in the care I'm thankful but now it has something worse , I was in the freeway and the engine light came on malfunction the car would not move but the engine was still on , it was s wry I had …
Transmission & drivetrain
My 2022 Nissan Versa manual transmission: there have been times after starting the vehicle or after the vehicle has stalled and been restarted where the engine goes into a limp mode. That is, pressing on the accelerator will increase RPMS on the engine but there is very little torque generated to move the vehicle. This has created a risk of accident when trying to accelerate for a merge or other time sensitive maneuver. I took the vehicle to the dealer and found that the clutch was burned out. This was after 42k miles. The vehicle has a hill assist that will prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when you take your foot off the break and before you engage the transmission. I believe the limp mode is tide to this problem. I later discovered that if you turn off the car and take the key out of the ignition, upon restart the problem goes away. …
In 2023 from time to time if we accidnetly stalled out, the car went in to limp mode after we restarted it. We learned that if we took the key out and waited a couple minutes it would drive normally again. That change on [redacted] when I was in downtown Atlanta and it would not get out of limp mode for a long time. It was very scary and I had kids in the car with me. I was able to get it to the dealership that day but they said it was fine and insisted I had been in the wrong gear. I knew this was not the case so when it happened again [redacted] I took a video of it in limp mode and took it to Mike Rezi Nissan the next day. They said they could find nothing wrong with it and told me we'd hear from someone but we are still waiting. I discovered you have an investigation PE24007 open on this and would like to add us to the claim.
Driver assistance
The issue that I am experiencing has been intermittent, however it seems to be a safety concern that Nissan is not taking seriously. As I am driving at any speed with no cars around me the car collision icon will come on and flash as well as the front portion of the car in the advanced driver assistant system will flash yellow. This has happened on more than one occasion, but will always go away eventually. I believe that my safety is at risk because what if I was driving with my cruise control on and this occurred, would it slam on my brakes causing an accident? It has not been duplicated by the dealership that I have taken my car to however I have been able to record it several times when it occurred. There are no other warning lights that come up when this occurs, however I have codes that show that some of my radar sensors are not functioning properly. …
I brought this car in August 2022 and now out of no where the rear breaking collision system is randomly malfunctioning. There will be nothing near my vehicle or in the line of sight and when you reverse it just slams on breaks and will continue to doo so very few seconds causing loud grinding. this will stop for a few days or weeks and randomly starts up again which causes problems when parking or backing up because its continuously slamming on breaks for no reason.
2022 Nissan Versa engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 32 / 40 / 35 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 27 / 35 / 30 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Nissan Versa a good car?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 Versa rates better than average: 63% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Versa at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Nissan Versa?
The engine & cooling — 7 complaints, 35% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine › crank/camshaft position sensor. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (7) and driver assistance (3).
How many recalls does the 2022 Nissan Versa have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2022 Nissan Versa. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan Versa?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2019, 2017 and 2018. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2024, 2012, 2009 and 2008. See the full Nissan Versa years comparison.
At what mileage do 2022 Nissan Versa problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 19,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 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.