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P0101 on NISSAN VERSA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
4
Most Affected
2020, 2012

What P0101 Means on Your NISSAN VERSA

Real NISSAN VERSA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"While driving at about 35 miles per hour an p0101 obdii code was triggered. code was verified with a autoxray codescout 2500 obdii code reader. code was cleared. one month later while driving at 25 miles per hour an additional p0101 obddii code was triggered."

— 2012 NISSAN VERSA owner • ENGINE • Filed 05/02/2015

"I am reporting a chronic and dangerous defect in my 2020 Nissan Versa that results in an unpredictable, sudden, and complete loss of acceleration (motive power) while driving."

— 2020 NISSAN VERSA owner • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE • Filed 10/01/2020

"Car runs rough at idle and has difficulty accelerating. Check engine lights comes on intermittently. CODE p0101 points at MAF sensor. Replaced multiple times. Cleaned air system, ie filter, hoses and throttle body. Same issues. Car feels unpredictable and unsafe."

— 2020 NISSAN VERSA owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 08/15/2025

"I am writing to formally report ongoing and unresolved issues with my vehicle that have significantly impacted its safety and reliability."

— 2020 NISSAN VERSA owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 09/19/2019

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0101 on NISSAN VERSA

25%
25%
25%
25%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2012
1
2020
3

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0101 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026