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2016 Nissan Versa Note Engine Problems

6 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
Jun 2024Oct 2018
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (6)

criticalENGINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jun 2024

While driving 70 mph with cruise control on, your brakes stopped working as expected and the vehicle surged forward toward oncoming traffic. Even after turning off cruise control and pressing the brake pedal hard, the car continued accelerating. Once you pulled over and put the car in park, the engine RPMs kept climbing dangerously high, and restarting made it even worse. You manually reset the throttle sensor under the hood, which temporarily fixed the problem. The issue likely involves the throttle control system not responding properly to brake input or cruise control commands.

NHTSA #: 11594188
criticalENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2024

Your fuel injectors are leaking, which is washing down your cylinder walls and causing low compression in your engine. This has happened twice after repair attempts, and ultimately required a complete engine replacement. Leaking injectors can lead to catastrophic engine failure or a breakdown on the highway, creating a safety risk.

NHTSA #: 11593066
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jun 2020

I USED MY CAR TO PICK UP MY SPOUSE. IT WAS A HOT SUMMER AFTERNOON. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY ENGINE STALLED. IT WILL NOT RUN. THE ENGINE HAD TURNED OFF ALL OF A SUDDEN WITHOUT A WARNING.GOOD THAT I WAS STILL IN THE PARKING LOT WITH MY YOUNG SON.IF I W AS IN A STREET I DON'T REALLY KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT. IT WAS SCARY!THEN I TURNED ON AGAIN THE ENGINE,I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE FROM YORK ROAD TO MY HOME BUT I USED THE BACKROAD TO AVOID ANY ACCIDENT THAT MIGHT HAPPEN. *TR

NHTSA #: 11331603
mediumENGINE
Filed: Sep 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, IT OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FIVE STAR NISSAN OF ALBANY (LOCATED AT 1100 E OGLETHORPE BLVD, ALBANY, GA, 229-792-8718), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,284.

NHTSA #: 11258593
mediumENGINE
Filed: Aug 2019

TRYING TO LEAVE FOR WORK, TURN ON MY CAR AND THEN THERE WAS A SQUEAL (LIKE A BELT) AND THEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, NOT THE CAR (BATTERY IS WORKING). I DO THIS ABOUT THREE TIMES TO SEE IF MAYBE THE GAS NEEDED TO BE PRESSED OR IF THE CAR NEEDED TO BE IN GEAR, SAME THING HAPPENED. I CALL MY FATHER FOR ADVISE, AND I WANTED HIM TO HEAR THE NOISE BEFORE THE SHUT OFF, SO I TURN OFF THE RADIO, AC, EVERYTHING. THEN THE CAR STARTS AND STAYS ON. TURNS OUT THAT IF I HAD THE FAN GOING IT WAS SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE. I TAKE IT TO SISK NISSAN AND THEY INSPECT, SAY FIRST THAT ITS THE CONDENSER AND AFTER THE PART IS ORDERED AND THE CAR TAKEN APART THEY SAY THAT THE WHOLE AC SYSTEM IS CONTAMINATED. THE COMPRESSOR HAD STOPPED WORKING. ONE WEEK WITHOUT AC AND ONE WEEK IN THE SHOP TO REPLACE THE WHOLE AC SYSTEM.

NHTSA #: 11243458
mediumENGINE
Filed: Oct 2018

CAR SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND IT'S BECOMING UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

NHTSA #: 11133600

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