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3N1CN7APXGL••••••2016 Nissan VERSA
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2016 Nissan VERSA build (14 vs 5).
14on this build
75on the model
14builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 3Power Train 3Fuel/propulsion System 2Visibility 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainMar 2026
0 The vehicle has a CVT transmission failure causing severe shuddering, jerking, and progressive loss of acceleration. Initially the vehicle would not exceed 20 mph, then worsened to 15 mph, then 10 mph, and now will not exceed 5 mph. The issue consistently occurs after the…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2025
I own a 2016 Nissan Versa, and the air conditioning system has completely failed due to what I’ve been told is an evaporator core issue. After researching, I’ve found that this is a very common problem among Versa owners across multiple model years. The failure causes extreme…
Visibility/wiperJul 2025
A critical safety concern arising from the evaporator core defect in the Nissan Versa relates to the vehicle’s inability to properly control interior humidity and prevent window fogging during rainy conditions. When the evaporator core fails, the air conditioning system cannot…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJun 2023
Fuel gauge is always stuck to full. I have to rely on the gas pump to know that I have full tank of gas. Luckily I only drive it for short distances. It will not be safe to drive interstate
TiresFeb 2020
1) I was driving on the highway us 35 going west bound where my rear passenger tire blew out right before the 75 overpass. 2) passenger rear tire blew out. A 2 inch abrasion on the side wall. 3) I bought a new tire and repaired my rim
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3N1CN7APXGL881289 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.