BodyLow
Thin paint and easy chipping.
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Inspect front-end paint.
2012–2019 Nissan Versa · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Nissan Versa typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £250–£1,800
- Top three risks, from
- £900
- Worst case, everything
- £5,000
The single priciest documented job on the 2012–2019 Nissan Versa is body & corrosion repair at £250–£1,800. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,080–£5,000 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
TransmissionHigh
CVT judder and failure.
Significant repair£400–£1,400
Inspect · Feel for shudder; confirm CVT fluid service.
SuspensionLow
Front suspension knocks and bushing wear.
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Listen for clunks over bumps.
HVACMedium
AC performance drop.
Routine repair£180–£700
Inspect · Confirm cold AC output.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
Inspecting a Nissan Versa this week?
Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.