2011 Nissan Versa — Full Specifications

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The 2011 Nissan Versa is a hatchback offered with 2 engines (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl). Its most fuel-efficient configuration returns around 36 mpg (UK) / 30 mpg (US EPA) combined, with 32–36 mpg (UK) across all configurations. Owners often keep a Nissan Versa workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.

Compared with the 2010 Nissan Versa: Fuel economy is essentially unchanged at around 36 mpg (UK) combined. The engine line-up listed by EPA is unchanged. It holds a 2★ overall NHTSA rating (none is on record for the 2010 model).

Full Specifications

Engine & Transmission Options

EPA lists 5 configurations for the 2011 Nissan Versa across 2 engines (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl). Combined fuel economy ranges from 27 to 30 mpg (US), or 32 to 36 mpg (UK), depending on engine, transmission and drive. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.

MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.

EPA measures interior passenger volume at 94 cubic feet (about 2,662 litres) and luggage volume at 14 cubic feet (about 396 litres). These are US EPA interior-volume figures; they are measured differently from the boot capacity numbers UK manufacturers quote.

Owner Essentials for the 2011 Nissan Versa

Running Costs: 2011 Nissan Versa

Covering around 8,000 miles a year in a 2011 Nissan Versa at 36 mpg combined, expect roughly 1,010 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. For US owners, the EPA estimates about $2,250 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration (15,000 miles, national average prices). Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.

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2011 Nissan Versa Safety Ratings (NHTSA)

Recalls & Owner Complaints (NHTSA)

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns that include the 2011 Nissan Versa (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Air bags (6), Suspension (1). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.

• Air bags — campaign 22E066000, reported 9 August 2022. Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
• Air bags — campaign 20V008000, reported 9 January 2020. Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
• Air bags — campaign 18V401000, reported 15 June 2018. Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
• Air bags — campaign 18V044000, reported 10 January 2018. Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Showing the 4 most recent of 7 campaigns.

Owners have filed 269 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan Versa. The most-reported areas are Air bags (152), Suspension (46), Steering (21). Complaints include 19 reported crashes, 6 reported fires, 23 reported injuries, 1 reported death. That is well above the median of 84 complaints across the 16 Nissan Versa model years in our data.

Used-buyer checklist for the 2011 Nissan Versa

Based on where NHTSA recalls and owner complaints cluster for this model year, these are the areas worth checking before you buy:

• Air bags (6 recall campaigns · 152 owner complaints) — Confirm any air bag inflator or module recalls were completed — enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
• Suspension (1 recall campaign · 46 owner complaints) — Listen for knocks over bumps and check tyre wear for signs of alignment problems.
• Steering (21 owner complaints) — Check for play, noise or heavy steering, and ask whether any steering recall work was done.

Source: US NHTSA recall and consumer-complaint databases, retrieved 6 October 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects. Check any vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and see our guide to checking a used car for recalls.

How It Compares

Nissan models in our database average about 29 mpg (UK) combined on their most efficient configuration; the 2011 Nissan Versa's 36 mpg is 7 mpg above that make average. Its 184 g/km CO₂ figure is 56 g/km lower than the 240 g/km Nissan average.

Of the 16 Nissan Versa model years we cover, the 2011 ranks 15th for combined fuel economy on its best configuration (36 mpg UK combined, against a high of 42 mpg). See every Nissan Versa year side by side.

Last updated: 8 November 2026 · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026

Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.

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