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Used Nissan Versa: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Nissan Versa from 2012 to 2025, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $5,000 to $21,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2013, 2015–2023, 2025. Look harder at or skip 2012, 2014, 2024.
2020–2025 Nissan Versa
A much improved small sedan with a nicer cabin and good fuel economy.
Years to target: 2020–2023, 2025. Look harder at or skip: 2024. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $13,500* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2021 | $15,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~60,000 |
| 2022 | $16,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~50,000 |
| 2023 | $17,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~40,000 |
| 2024 | $19,500 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~30,000 |
| 2025 | $21,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~20,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2024: owner complaints spike (95, mostly the engine).
- The 1.6-liter four is slow, and highway merging takes planning.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the SV: it adds a 7-inch touchscreen with CarPlay, adaptive cruise and keyless entry over the S. Every trim includes automatic braking and lane departure warning.
On the test drive
Ask whether the CVT fluid has been changed, and feel for shudder or hesitation when pulling away. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2020).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2020, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla 2021 · $17,500
- Toyota Prius 2018 · $17,000
- Lexus CT 2016–2017 · $15,500–$17,000
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2012–2019 Nissan Versa
A very affordable small sedan with a surprisingly roomy back seat and good fuel economy.
Years to target: 2013, 2015–2019. Look harder at or skip: 2012, 2014. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $5,000 | Look harder | 4 of 5 | ~140,000 |
| 2013 | $5,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~130,000 |
| 2014 | $5,000 | Look harder | 4 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2015 | $5,500* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2016 | $5,500* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~100,000 |
| 2017 | $6,000* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~90,000 |
| 2018 | $6,500* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~85,000 |
| 2019 | $6,500* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~75,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2012: owner complaints spike (486, mostly the airbags).
- 2014: owner complaints spike (338, mostly the transmission).
- It is slow, noisy and very basic inside, and the CVT needs regular fluid service.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the SV: it adds cruise control, Bluetooth, power windows and locks and upgraded audio over the base S. Ask for proof of transmission service.
On the test drive
Ask whether the CVT fluid has been changed, and feel for shudder or hesitation when pulling away. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Hyundai Accent 2013–2014 · $5,500–$6,000
- Honda Insight 2011–2013 · $5,000–$6,000
- Mazda Mazda3 2011–2012 · $5,000–$5,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.