Maintenance & repair cost
Nissan Versa Maintenance & Repair Cost
The Nissan Versa averages $456 a year in repair and maintenance costs, which is 0% above the typical subcompact cars. Here is what that covers, how it ranks, and the problem areas most likely to drive the bill.
Data updated April 2026
- Avg. annual cost
- $456
- subcompact cars average
- $456
- Reliability rating
- medium
- Segment rank
- #9 of 21
Repairs + maintenance, per year
0% pricier
RepairPal rating
subcompact cars
Cost of ownership
How much does a Nissan Versa cost to maintain?
Independent repair data puts the Nissan Versa at about $456 per year in combined repair and maintenance spending. The average subcompact cars runs about $456, so the Nissan Versa is 0% more expensive than a typical rival to keep on the road.
RepairPal rates the Nissan Versa's overall reliability medium and ranks it #9 of 21 in the subcompact cars class. A lower cost usually tracks with fewer and less severe repairs, but it is an average across every model year.
What drives the cost
The problems most likely to show up on a repair bill
Across the model years we track, these are the most frequently reported Nissan Versa problem areas — the categories most likely to turn into a real expense:
Electrical System
- Complaints
- 38
- Years affected
- 5
- Worst year
- 2018
Power Train
- Complaints
- 63
- Years affected
- 4
- Worst year
- 2024
Engine
- Complaints
- 33
- Years affected
- 4
- Worst year
- 2024
Unknown Or Other
- Complaints
- 27
- Years affected
- 4
- Worst year
- 2018
How to read this
Averages describe the model — the VIN describes the car
Annual-cost and reliability figures come from independent repair data aggregated across many vehicles. They are a strong way to compare one model against another, but a single Nissan Versa can cost far more if it was neglected, wrecked, or has an open recall. Use the estimate to shortlist, then confirm the specific car with its VIN.
Source trail
Where this Nissan Versa data comes from
VinExposed combines model-level research with the vehicle-specific history you get from a VIN. Reliability scores and complaint patterns come from Auto Reliability Index's Nissan Versa research, which analyzes NHTSA records and independent repair data.
Recall counts describe a model year, not the repair status of one car. Confirm the exact VIN with the official NHTSA recall lookup and a vehicle-history report before buying.
Buyer questions
Nissan Versa research FAQ
How much does it cost to maintain a Nissan Versa per year?
A Nissan Versa averages about $456 per year in repair and maintenance costs across parts and labor, versus roughly $456 for a typical subcompact cars. Actual cost depends on the year, mileage, condition and where it is serviced.
Is the Nissan Versa expensive to repair?
Compared with similar vehicles, the Nissan Versa is 0% more expensive to maintain than the subcompact cars average, and its overall reliability is rated "medium".
Does a low maintenance cost mean a specific Nissan Versa is a safe buy?
No. A segment average describes the model, not one car. A cheap-to-maintain model can still hide a salvage title, odometer rollback, flood damage or unfinished recall work. Always run the VIN before you buy.
Check the actual car
Model research narrows the list. The VIN confirms the car.
Check title brands, accidents, odometer history, auction records and recall status for the specific Nissan Versa you are considering.