The service and repair manual for the 2012 Nissan Versa — 1.8L I4 and 1.6L I4 engines, 7 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.8L I4 — 110 cu in, DOHC 1.6L I4 — 98 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | 1.8 S Hatchback 4-Door · 1.6 S Sedan 4-Door · 1.8 SL Hatchback 4-Door · 1.6 SV Sedan 4-Door · 1.6 SL Sedan 4-Door · Sense Sedan 4-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 672 complaints · 61 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Versa manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 374
- General Information 1,809
- Accessories & Equipment 1,869
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 186
- Body & Frame 847
- Maintenance 105
- Brakes 459
- Restraints 261
- Drivelines & Axles 134
- Steering 228
- Electrical 1,632
- Suspension 212
- Engine Mechanical 382
- Transmission 356
- Engine Performance 1,213
- Rear Spindle/Hub Nut 240
- Radiator Cap Pressure 88
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Versa
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 17V449000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting i.
- Air Bags — side/window · 12V055000The side curtain air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V028000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 22E066000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — side/window · 17V144000If the curtain and seat-mounted air bags inadvertently deploy, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Power Train — manual transmission › shift pattern indicator · 12V032000The operator can inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed,.
Owners have filed 672 complaints and Nissan has issued 61 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Versa. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Versa manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Versa?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 1.8L I4 and 1.6L I4 across the 1.8 S Hatchback 4-Door, 1.6 S Sedan 4-Door, 1.8 SL Hatchback 4-Door, 1.6 SV Sedan 4-Door, 1.6 SL Sedan 4-Door, Sense Sedan 4-Door, Advance Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 2012 Versa problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Versa, covering air bags, power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.
Does it include 2012 Versa wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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