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2012 Nissan Versa consumer reviews

$10,990–$13,120 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Versa Nissan
(101 reviews)
76% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.1
  • Interior 3.9
  • Performance 3.7
  • Value 4.1
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.2
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Just run away

Worst car I've ever owned in 35 plus years of driving. Their CVT is the worst ever. It will fail due to poor design. Ask any local transmission shop and they will tell you the same thing, the CVT in the Versa is junk. Plus you can't repair a bad CVT, the entire transmission has to be replaced. Cost is between 3000 to 4500 dollars.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Love my Versa.

It has been recalled for the driver's side air bag. Hopefully I will get a call to have it fixed soon. I love the car and actually it is my favorite vehicle that U ever owned..

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Most economic car ever

This car met all of my needs. It?s great on gas gets the job done great for a new driver because it?s comfortable decent size and perfect for a good experience .

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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great car

I would recommend any and ever body to come see bill and lone star motors If you are in need for a great car .

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Most unreliable new car bought ever owned

Have had to many problems and recalls with this vehicle even before 30,000 miles. Transmission went out before the 30, 000 , crank shaft gone out will not buy Nissan again have had before but not again

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best Dollar for Dollar Auto purchase I have made.

This car is exactly what I needed for short commute. Great on gas, has ample get up and go, cargo space and passenger room.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love this car!

I love this car! The seats are very comfortable. The backseat is spacious and has tons of legroom for those long road trips. Excellent trunk space, great on gas and has an aux port as well as a cd player, which is a plus! The AC and Heat work very well and the stereo system is great! The gears shift easily and gently, you barely even notice it is shifting gears at all. Overall, great car! I love driving this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable

Bought this car with 9,000 miles...and it now has 98,000. Never been in the shop for anything. Best car I've ever owned. Has great acceleration, and for a little car, it is very roomy in the inside. I have the hatchback, and with the seats folded down, there is a lot of room. Decent gas mileage, and good ergonomics.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable..Love it.

I love how the seats fold down for more room for luggage when traveling. There is also plenty of room for a BMX bike when my grandson needs to go to a race. It rides smooth and is great on gas. The seats sit up high so I can see well when driving. I'm a short person so this is very important to me.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Practical, Inexpensive

Great gas mileage, economical in terms of gas and maintenance. For an economy car, it is pretty fun to drive. Have had it for a year with no mechanical issues. Comfortable front seats (I don't sit in the back). Enough room for large dogs in the back seat. Interior takes a beating from me as I have dogs and go pretty much everywhere with them, but it is still in great condition - seats aren't torn apart (although there usually is beach sand on them). Bottom line, it's a decent car that's reliable and great on gas.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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