2024 Nissan VersaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

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

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

26.1MPG average-25.5% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 35 MPG · Owner reported avg: 26.1 MPG

Driving mix: City 50% / Highway 50%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 26.1 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 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.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2024 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability11.8%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
92
Owner Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems92 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 92 owner complaints for the 2024 Nissan Versa. Top reported issues include engine, power train and speed control. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
52
Power Train
34
Speed Control
20
Electrical System
15
Fuel System
10
Brakes
2
Seat Belts
1
Locks & Latches
1

2024 Nissan Versa problems by category: Engine: 52 complaints, Power Train: 34 complaints, Speed Control: 20 complaints, Electrical System: 15 complaints, Fuel System: 10 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints, Seat Belts: 1 complaints, Locks & Latches: 1 complaints.

3
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 04/24/2025ODI#11656668
NEW 2024 Versa S 5 speed purchased in Aug 2024 from Jim Click Nissan Dealership in Tucson, AZ. I brought it in to Nissan dealership 2 months later 4200 mi, for complaints of surging, fluctuating fan s…
Electrical SystemFiled: 03/28/2025ODI#11651253
My 2024 Nissan Versa S goes into a "limp mode" almost any time I stall and then turn the engine back on. In this limp mode, acceleration is dangerously slow. Often acceleration is so weak that if I dr…
Power TrainFiled: 04/29/2024ODI#11585812
The car is not safe to drive. The car enters limp mode, restricting the acceleration and RPMs of the vehicle. Driving on the highway in speed zones of 50-65 MPH puts the driver and other motorists at…

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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