2015 Nissan Versa

Introduction

The 2015 Nissan Versa is a subcompact sedan praised for its fuel efficiency, affordability, and spacious interior. It is available with one engine and transmission option: a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Engine

• 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine

Transmission

• CVT

Suspension

• Strut front suspension
  • Excessive noise: Worn strut mounts can cause a clunking noise when driving over bumps.
  • Solution: Replace the strut mounts.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
• Torsion beam rear suspension
  • No Issues Found

Electrical

• Electrical system
  • Battery drain: A faulty alternator can cause the battery to drain prematurely.
  • Solution: Replace the alternator.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800
  • Recalls: NHTSA Campaign Number 15V317000
• Ignition system
  • No Issues Found
• Lighting system
  • Headlight failure: A faulty headlight switch can cause the headlights to fail.
  • Solution: Replace the headlight switch.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200

Exterior

• Body panels
  • No Issues Found
• Glass
  • Windshield cracking: A small chip in the windshield can spread and develop into a large crack.
  • Solution: Repair or replace the windshield.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500
• Trim
  • No Issues Found

Interior

• Dashboard
  • No Issues Found
• Seats
  • No Issues Found
• Interior lighting
  • Dim interior lights: A faulty dimmer switch can cause the interior lights to dim or fail completely.
  • Solution: Replace the dimmer switch.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $50 - $150
• HVAC system
  • No Issues Found

Summary

Overall, the 2015 Nissan Versa has a few minor issues that are relatively inexpensive to fix. The most common issues are related to the electrical system, such as battery drain and headlight failure. The suspension system may also experience excessive noise due to worn strut mounts.