A cheap, low-complaint Versa
The 2016 Versa drew about half the model average. Complaints are scattered.
Updated November 2026 · based on 110 owner complaints and 0 recalls
83 44% below the Versa average
0 free to fix at a dealer
Every Versa year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
CVT whine
A few reports of whining from the CVT.
Fix: CVT fluid service $150 to $250
Transmission and drivetrain
Recalls
No recalls for this year.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2016 Nissan Versa
- Ask for CVT fluid service records.A CVT is a gearless automatic transmission that uses a belt. Worn ones shudder, whine or slip, and replacing one often costs $3,000 to $5,000, so service records matter.Owners filed 9 complaints about CVT transmission problems on the 2016 Versa.
- Check for open recalls by VIN.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.No recalls are on record for the 2016 Versa, but a quick VIN check is still worth it.
Questions
Is the 2016 Nissan Versa reliable?
A cheap, low-complaint Versa. The 2016 Versa drew about half the model average. Complaints are scattered.
How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Versa have?
0 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2016 Nissan Versa problems?
CVT whine.
Crash rating shown for the 2016 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.