2016
Nissan Versa

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  • 4dr Sdn Manual 1.6 S
    Starts at
    $11,990
    27 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto 1.6 S
    Starts at
    $13,540
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn CVT 1.6 S Plus
    Starts at
    $14,040
    31 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn CVT 1.6 SV
    Starts at
    $15,580
    31 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn CVT 1.6 SL
    Starts at
    $17,140
    31 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Five-seat sedan body style
Up to 40 mpg on the highway
Manual or automatic transmission
NissanConnect smartphone integration available

The good & the bad

The good

Low base price
Roominess for class
Huge trunk
Ride comfort

The bad

Sluggish acceleration with CVT
Highway composure
Handling
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Expert 2016 Nissan Versa review

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Vehicle Overview

The Versa is Nissan’s subcompact sedan. The automaker also offers the Versa Note four-door hatchback, which is covered separately in the Cars.com Research section. The Versa sedan is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and competes with small cars like the Chevrolet Sonic, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio.

New for 2016
Body-color power side mirrors and rear speakers are now standard, and the uplevel SL trim level gains a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Significant Standard Features

  • 109-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Air conditioning
  • Bluetooth hands-free phone capability
  • 14.9-cubic-foot trunk
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Five-speed manual, four-speed automatic or continuously variable automatic transmission
  • Power windows and locks
  • Keyless entry and push-button start
  • Cruise control
  • Touch-screen navigation system
  • NissanConnect smartphone integration
  • 60/40-split folding rear seat
  • 15- or 16-inch alloy wheels
  • Backup camera

2016 Nissan Versa review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The Versa is Nissan’s subcompact sedan. The automaker also offers the Versa Note four-door hatchback, which is covered separately in the Cars.com Research section. The Versa sedan is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and competes with small cars like the Chevrolet Sonic, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio.

New for 2016
Body-color power side mirrors and rear speakers are now standard, and the uplevel SL trim level gains a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Significant Standard Features

  • 109-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Air conditioning
  • Bluetooth hands-free phone capability
  • 14.9-cubic-foot trunk
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Five-speed manual, four-speed automatic or continuously variable automatic transmission
  • Power windows and locks
  • Keyless entry and push-button start
  • Cruise control
  • Touch-screen navigation system
  • NissanConnect smartphone integration
  • 60/40-split folding rear seat
  • 15- or 16-inch alloy wheels
  • Backup camera

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Safety review

Based on the 2016 Nissan Versa base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
3/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
4/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
4/5
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
4/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
14.3%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
4/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
14.3%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6 years / less than 80,000 miles
Basic
N / A
Dealer certification
167-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

79% of drivers recommend this car
4.1 / 5
Based on 99 reviews
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Comfort 4.1
Interior 3.8
Performance 4.0
Value 4.2
Exterior 4.1
Reliability 4.2

Most recent

  • By C Starks from Saint Louis
    Owns this car
    April 9, 2025

    I have been fixing on this car since I bought it HORRIBLE

    I have been fixing on this car since I bought it HORRIBLE original paint job peeling, rubber around the doors and trunk comes off one sick 🤢 car I advise no one else to buy a Nissan ever
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Cynthia Starks
    Owns this car
    August 28, 2024

    Horrible experience constantly breaking down paint jobs

    Horrible experience constantly breaking down paint jobs horrible pealing paint need to improve it’s a 2016 Nissan versa I wished I never 👎 brought it never
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By PR from Canton, NC
    Owns this car
    November 13, 2023

    Good car, but why the paint chipping?

    I purchased this model New from big local Nissan dealer in my city in 2016. Mine is the blue model. Has great gas mileage, to this day. Was a good deal, on a basic car, with no frills. Worked great until 3 summer, right after 3 year warranty expired, the A/C totally quit. Had it checked, was the compressor. Over $1,000 fix. About the same time, strangely the paint started bubbling up in the between the rear doors on both side, and in crease where rear window meets the trunk. Flake after flake, will not stop and now a large section is gone on both back sides. For a 3 year old new car at the time, I was not happy. It is now 7 years old, and the chipping continues. Disappointing, and I have seen many of the same complaints online.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Frustrated Franny from Everett, WA
    Owns this car
    November 2, 2023

    Recall CVT Trans. for 2016 Nissan Versa Please!

    CVT Transmission expensive to fix!-bought the car in 2019 for $10k. At 94k miles, CVT transmission goes out. The cost to replace is $8k. Does this make sense? It's still sitting in the driveway.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By teresa from springfield mo
    Owns this car
    September 17, 2023

    cheap car

    i bought this car about 3yrs ago. I had it about a month and the glove box latch broke then the whole glove box came out so had to shove it back in there. so i have to tie it shut . then the light for the shifter wont work unless you hit shifter. the a/c wont work unless you are going down the highway. if i want the heater to work right i have to turn the fan all the way up or else it barely works. this car was put together very cheaply. plus if its windy it will move all over the place. so i just use it to go back n forth to work thats it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Martin W from Syracuse, NY
    Owns this car
    April 10, 2023

    Very Reliable.

    It may not be the prettiest car, it's not a 300 for sure.... But I will say it is very reliable. It hasn't broken down after 70k miles of owning it. I use to be a CDL driver and try to take care of any vehicle in my possession. Economy on the vehicle is great, usually averaging 36 miles per gallon. It's small, living in the city means it is great for tight spaces. No extravagant luxuries, very basic, not very comfortable for long trips, but if you can suck it up, it will get you were you need to go without breaking down
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Fatima from CA
    Owns this car
    December 28, 2022

    Would not recommend

    I bought this car in 2017, once I got to 33k miles the radiator stopped working. It was replaced. At 50k miles the serpentine belt started to make a squeaking noise, it was replaced. It is now making the noise again at 58k miles. Overall I feel like for a car bought new from the dealership used for home to work commute. It has been giving a lot of issues and it is not reliable. I would not recommend and would not buy from this make again.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Cassidy from Queen Creek, Arizona
    Owns this car
    December 19, 2022

    Transmission Nightmare

    I would not recommend this vehicle! The transmission goes out every 60k miles and is a $5k+ fix! Save yourself the headache and buy something else.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Puregold from Columbia, South Carolina
    Owns this car
    March 28, 2022

    Manuel Car the way to go

    Great car my 2016 has only 64000 miles standard 4 four door would not trade it for the world. It’s paid for, I enjoy the ride. Yes, when passing 18 wheeler drive careful. Great for the money.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Tony from Woodstock
    Used to own this car
    March 27, 2022

    Not worth the money junk

    It is worn, damaged and has been in an accident, bumper has external screws holding it in place, not worth the money,this car is junk
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By lorainedg from Fort Worth
    Owns this car
    April 18, 2021

    Great little car

    I've been driving my Versa for 3 years all over the Southwest US. I bought it with 53,000 miles on it, now it has 98,372. The only issues are with the electrical. The drivers side window was stuck down for a few days, then started working again. Sometimes the stereo doesn't come on at all. Will only sync with iPhone, not Android. This car doesn't weigh much and driving in high winds is scary- moving heavy stuff worked for ballast but of course effected the mileage. Airbag light has been on since I bought it. The only thing I really don't like is the design of the glove box- it doesn't have side walls so things fall off to the side and keep it from closing. GREAT on gas! I only have to stop twice on a 9 hour trip if I start with a full tank. Overall a great little car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Angry Unfortunate Nissan Owner from Missouri
    Owns this car
    April 1, 2021

    Was an okay car until the transmission problems be

    This car was a good, reliable car until I owned it for a few years. Right towards the end of my warranty and now the issues begin. Biggest problem is the transmission. I take it to the certified dealership repair shop for a transmission leak "in the transmission dip stick holder". Dealership says they fixed it but I have a feeling the entire transmission is going to need to be replaced. One week after the repair and now it's acting worse than it did before it was "fixed". Should've known was I was getting into when I first read about all of the transmission issues these cars come with. 11/10 would not recommend this car.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 2.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Nissan Versa?

The 2016 Nissan Versa is available in 4 trim levels:

  • S (2 styles)
  • S Plus (1 style)
  • SL (1 style)
  • SV (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Nissan Versa?

The 2016 Nissan Versa offers up to 27 MPG in city driving and 36 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2016 Nissan Versa reliable?

The 2016 Nissan Versa has an average reliability rating of 4.2 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Nissan Versa owners.

Is the 2016 Nissan Versa a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Nissan Versa. 79.8% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.1 / 5
Based on 99 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.1
  • Interior: 3.8
  • Performance: 4.0
  • Value: 4.2
  • Exterior: 4.1
  • Reliability: 4.2

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