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Nissan Versa 2012 Power Train Problems

163 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2012 Nissan Versa - 34% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage163 complaints

163 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

12V032000Reported February 1, 2012 - 36,608 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 1, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 36,608 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Air Bags169Engine56Unknown Or Other50Electrical System35Vehicle Speed Control33Brakes32
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.