2016 Nissan versa problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2016 Nissan versa get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 Nissan versa at about 31 mpg combined (28 city / 37 highway).

Q: How much is a 2016 Nissan versa worth?

Comparable 2016 Nissan versa listings run roughly $6,490–$8,999, typically around $7,726 (from 14 vehicles).

2016 Nissan versa at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints79

Combined31 mpg

Typical price$7,726

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2016 Nissan versa recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2016 Nissan versa.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2016 Nissan versa common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Visibility/wiper

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Vehicle Speed Control

Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

2016 Nissan versa MPG & running costs

Combined31 mpg

City28 mpg

Highway37 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$1,983

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2016 Nissan versa worth?

Low

$6,490

Typical price

$7,726

High

$8,999

From 14 comparable 2016 Nissan versa listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Nissan versa costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$9,915

Depreciation (5 yrs)$1,900

Total$11,815

Per mile$0.16

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($7,726) with the same model 5 model-years older ($5,816), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.