2022 Nissan VersaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
32
MPG
Highway
40
MPG
Combined
35
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
32
Hwy
40
Comb
35
Fuel cost: $1,950/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
27
Hwy
35
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$2,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 7/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
254 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
8.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
1.6L, 4-cylinder
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,924/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,553/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,666/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,773/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,938/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,933/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,396/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,979/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,862/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,906/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 35 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems17 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 17 owner complaints for the 2022 Nissan Versa. Top reported issues include engine, power train and fuel system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
6
Power Train
5
Fuel System
3
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
3
Speed Control
2
Brakes
1
Electrical System
1
Lighting
1

2022 Nissan Versa problems by category: Engine: 6 complaints, Power Train: 5 complaints, Fuel System: 3 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 3 complaints, Speed Control: 2 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints, Lighting: 1 complaints.

0
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
1
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 09/25/2024ODI#11616441
The issue that I am experiencing has been intermittent, however it seems to be a safety concern that Nissan is not taking seriously. As I am driving at any speed with no cars around me the car collisi…
Power TrainFiled: 08/01/2024ODI#11605864
My 2022 Nissan Versa manual transmission: there have been times after starting the vehicle or after the vehicle has stalled and been restarted where the engine goes into a limp mode. That is, pressin…
EngineFiled: 03/31/2023ODI#11514801
This manual car puts itself into limp mode any time the engine is killed (If you drop the clutch too quickly because it is a manual transmission) while driving it. Once it is in limp mode (restricted …

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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