2012 Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2012

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2012 Nissan Versa repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 33 repairs.
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2012 Nissan Versa engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (80%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Nissan Versa

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74000 mi Heat shield failure. Broke loose and rattles. Has been replaced twice prior under warranty. This time they just used some larger after-market washers. 

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2012 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan

109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD

63000 mi

US $800
Engine light on. Radiator overheating 
58000 mi

US $12
Ripped off heat shield between vehicle floor and exhaust pipe. Flimsy construction, vibration led to cracking then failure of shield to be properly held in place. 
14400 mi car failed to run without stalling, airflow sensor connector cleaned 
2000 mi The heat shield above the exhaust pipe had 2 tabs break off and the shield fell onto the exhaust pipe and rattled constantly. I am still waiting for the part to come in so the dealer can replace it. I have been waiting for a week so far. 
22000 mi was not able to fix. the check engine was on for 10 days the day i took it in it turned off and they were not able to tell me what was worng. 
32860 mi

C $40
Bracket for the muffler broke, apparently very rusty. Which is worse since, supposedly the dealer checked for rust. Took to a mechanic I trust, cost very little 
22000 mi

US $400
Muffler and pipe rusted through 
10000 mi Exhaust shield was loose 

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2012 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan

109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

13000 mi

US $38
Heat shield on exhaust was rattling. They bolted it back on. This problem has reoccurred, they had to bolt it on again. Driving through a snow storm on a freeway has been the cause both times. The metal is too flimsy to handle the snow. 

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2012 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

80000 mi Increased oil consumption noted, previously less than 1qt between 5000 mi oil change, now 1.5 qt in 4000 miles 

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2012 Nissan Versa Engine Problems

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