2012 Nissan Versa
Crash Test Safety Ratings
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2012-2017 Nissan Versa has an expensive CVT transmission failure defect that shows up plainly in our complaint data.
In late 2019, the CVT defect was subject to a class action settlement. However the settlement only covers transmission repairs up to 7 years after purchase or 84,000 miles (whichever occurs first).
Because many owners commonly drive 20,000 miles/year or more, Versa owners experiencing CVT transmission problems may find they are not covered by this settlement due to the mileage limitation.
NCAP 5-Star Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings
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| 2012 Versa 4 DR FWD |  | | | | | |
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| 2012 Versa 5 HB FWD | | | not tested | not tested | not tested | |
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IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings
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2012 Nissan Versa 4-door hatchback
| Moderate Overlap Front | Small Overlap Driver | Small Overlap Passenger | Side | Rear1 | Rollover2 |
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Overall Structure Head/Neck Injury Chest Injury Left Leg Injury Right Leg Injury Restraints Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report » |
Not tested. | Not tested. |
Overall Structure DriverHead ProtectionHead/Neck Injury Torso Injury Pelvis/Legs Injury Rear PassengerHead ProtectionHead/Neck Injury Torso Injury Pelvis/Legs Injury Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report » |
Overall Geometry Dynamic Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report » |
Overall Full IIHS Rollover Safety report » |
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1 — Manual cloth seats AHR. 2 — Rating applies to both the Nissan Versa sedan (tested) for model years 2007-11 and the structurally similar Nissan Versa hatchback (5-door) for model years 2007-12. | |||||
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2012 Nissan Versa 4-door sedan
2012 Nissan Versa 4-door sedan Good performance in front, side, rear and rollover tests.
| Moderate Overlap Front | Small Overlap Driver | Small Overlap Passenger | Side | Rear1 | Rollover |
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Overall Structure Head/Neck Injury Chest Injury Left Leg Injury Right Leg Injury Restraints Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report » |
Overall Structure Head/Neck Injury Chest Injury Hip/Thigh Injury Lower Leg Injury Restraints Full IIHS Small Overlap Driver-side Crash Test report » |
Not tested. |
Overall Structure DriverHead ProtectionHead/Neck Injury Torso Injury Pelvis/Legs Injury Rear PassengerHead ProtectionHead/Neck Injury Torso Injury Pelvis/Legs Injury Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report » |
Overall Geometry Dynamic Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report » |
Overall Full IIHS Rollover Safety report » |
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1 — Manual cloth seat with adjustable head restraint. | |||||
Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.