Used 2013 Nissan Versa Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2013 Versa, so we've included reviews for other years of the Versa since its last redesign.
Excellent mileage
super9, 05/15/2012
2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
The versa manual 5 speed sedan is excellent on mileage. AT speeds of 55-to 60 miles per hour I am getting about 53-56 miles per gallon as indicated by the on board mileage computer. I did not know this is possible, but I guess, it is as the manufacture does not advertise this mileage on its window sticker. The ride is smooth at faster speeds. Mileage increases at 45 miles per hour, to 60 miles per gallon.
Problems
desertrat11, 06/20/2013
2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought my Nissan versa in august of 20111, 1st thing went wrong trim on top of roof fell off, 2nd needed a air filter I thought, 2nd needed a new transmission, 3rd needed new rear brakes, 4th blew a tire on the freeway and lastly contacted Nissan customer consumer affairs and after 3 weeks of playing phone tag their was not a thing they could do for me. And by the way did I mention that my dealership said I have roadside assistance which is only for a tow up to 100 dollars and a rental
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My 2012 Versa Sedan
volusia58, 09/30/2011
2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
I love this little cute car. Very roomy and fun to drive. We bought the Versa SV and it is nicely equiped, I only wish that the SV had the 60/40 split folding back seat. Very practical to own and operate.
Deceptively Appealing
sdaigle, 09/28/2012
updated 12/31/2018
2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
The Versa is definitely geared towards people who shop for a car with their head rather than their heart. It's quite practical and efficient. What economy cars generally aim to be. It's the cheapest car to buy in its class. It's near tops in fuel efficiency. Running costs are low. It offers a lot of room for its size. Overall, it's a fantastic value...on the surface. If you want something stylish, fun-to-drive, with loads of personality, the Versa will disappoint. Think economy car for middle-age folks. It's like driving an appliance. It does its job ok, but isn't inspiring and won't win over your heart. After 2yrs and 56k miles of ownership, I can report that reliability and overall quality were poor. Shockingly poor for a Japanese car. Enough so that I traded it in, which I did not want to have to do. I just was not interested in continuing to own a problematic car out of warranty, however. The black paint peeled in various areas. The front suspension made creaking noises. The catalytic converter heat shield broke on its own twice. Faulty design. The interior was full of squeaks and rattles. The transmission never felt like it operated correctly. it randomly made squealing and grinding noises. When letting off the throttle going down steep hills, the engine would rev up and down erratically causing the car to buck like a bronco. It was atrocious. There was an annoying and dangerous delay from the transmission when pulling out into traffic. It felt as if the car was trying to start off in 2nd gear. Yes, I'm aware the CVT has no gears. Just trying to explain the sensation. About 2 seconds after takeoff, the transmission would kick down and the car would finally go. The low beam headlights were very dim and had too focused a beam of light, making night vision poor. Although the interior was cavernous and the front seats very comfotable, the driver ergonomics were really poor. I never found a comfortable driving position in 2yrs. I could go on and on. When you take into consideration the troubles I had, along with the additional common failures of this car, it's just not worth considering at any price. Seriously disappointing quality from a Japanese vehicle. I replaced it in 2014 with a new Mitsubishi Mirage, which I owned for 4yrs and 56k miles. Although cheaper and much less refined, it proved to be superior in build quality and reliability. No repairs required and it had a superior 10y/100k mile warranty. If the Versa is on your shopping list, for the sake of your wallet and sanity, cross it off your list.
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Don’t buy
Jody gale, 08/23/2018
2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for almost 2 years now and I have a a few complaints about it. One of the most annoying things about this car is that my tail light goes out all the time I have replaced the bulb 2 in about 4 months and I have to replace it again today another thing is that since the tires are so small on the car the get torn up easier so u have to be careful I have had to replace 8 tires so far. It’s radiator went out a few months ago and that was really expensive to fix. But there are some good things about this car. Like there is a good amount of room is my car. It also has amazing turn radius and it gets great gas mileage. Also getting the headlights out of the car to change is a pain in the ass. I can’t say the safety on the car is good or bad cause I haven’t been in a wreck. I wouldn’t not recommend on buying this car for your kids first car. Just because something is cheap and looks good doesn’t mean that it is.
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