Car financing: 2012 Nissan Versa
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.2 to 8.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 10 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.2 to 8.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 10
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Nissan Versa for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2012 Nissan Versa specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | 5-speed manual | Automatic (CVT) | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.4 L/100 km | 6.7 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.2 L/100 km | 7.9 L/100 km | 7.9 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 167 g/km | 184 g/km | 184 g/km | 197 g/km | 205 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $11.16 | $12.25 | $12.25 | $13.18 | $13.64 |
2012 Nissan Versa: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 30 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 24 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 33 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 40 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 32 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,050 | US$2,250 | US$2,250 | US$2,400 | US$2,500 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,232 | $2,450 | $2,450 | $2,636 | $2,728 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Nissan Versa
- NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 486 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (169), power train (163) and unknown or other (51). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V401000 | 2018-06-15 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles and 2011-2012 Nissan Versa hatchback vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New... |
| 18V044000 | 2018-01-10 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Versa Hatchback, and 2009-2011 Versa Sedan vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands... |
| 17V637000 | 2017-10-11 | suspension:front:springs:coil springs | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Versa Hatchback vehicles that were sold or ever registered in the District of Columbia, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio,... |
| 17V449000 | 2017-07-17 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and 2007-2012 Versa Hatchback vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver frontal air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to moderate absolute humidity, temperatures, and... |
| 17V144000 | 2017-03-06 | air bags:side/window | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa vehicles. Degradation of the side impact sensor connector pins may cause the curtain and seat-mounted air bags to deploy unexpectedly if the door is slammed. |
| 17V028000 | 2017-01-10 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin... |
| 15V573000 | 2015-09-14 | suspension:front:springs:coil springs | Nissan (Nissan North America, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Nissan Versa vehicles manufactured May 8, 2006, to November 12, 2012, that were sold or ever registered in the District of Columbia, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan,... |
| 15V507000 | 2015-08-12 | vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles manufactured June 9, 2011, to March 11, 2015, and 2014-2015 Nissan Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to March 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have a center console trim panel that may catch the... |
| 12V055000 | 2012-02-14 | air bags:side/window | NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ALTIMA AND VERSA VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS THAT CONTAIN AN INCORRECT PROPELLANT MIXTURE FOR THE INITIATOR COMPONENT USED, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT OUTPUT OF COMPRESSED GAS. |
| 12V032000 | 2012-02-01 | power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator | NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VERSA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 9, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 13, 2012 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114,ÂTHEFT PROTECTION. DUE TO INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE SHIFTER... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Nissan Versa for buyers
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2012 Nissan Versa for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page sets out the 2012 Nissan Versa for buyers, in plain words.
Before you sign for the Versa
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA has 486 owner complaints on file, mostly about air bags, power train and unknown or other. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
What the figures tell you
The powertrain to know here is the 1.6L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
By the EPA's combined rating of 7.2 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 22 litres. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $11.16, and a 300 km weekend about $33.48. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles.
Best uses
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Space, size and seats
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The EPA measures its luggage space at 510 litres, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
A longer test drive
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent the Versa for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. If the Versa is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.
Year and trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
What it costs to run
A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
When you know your dates
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Nissan Versa from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Nissan Versa
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Nissan Versa for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Nissan Versa
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Nissan Versa?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Nissan Versa before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Nissan Versa have recalls?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Nissan Versa cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2232.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.