Nissan Versa replacement battery

[JTK]

I had an interesting experience purchasing a replacement battery for our 2015 Nissan Versa 1.6 base model sedan the other day. All the parts store and online sources say the Versii uses a 51R and I nearly bought this size. This battery isn't even close. The physical size is different and the mounting system is different. These particular Nissans require a lip/flange around the base of the battery for a hold down. You shove the bottom rear of the battery under a lip on the battery tray and the bottom/front uses a metal brace held down by a 13mm bolt.

The 51R would work, but there's no way to secure it down. Based on what I've seen online, this recommended replacement size has been wrong for about 10yrs and many people online say they've found that when shops had replaced their batteries, they just dropped in a 51R and just set it in place unsecured. Sad.

Our Versa still had it's factory battery in it. I had just purchased an inexpensive Topdon automotive battery tester and this was the only battery in my fleet that failed at 11.7v. I figured it was due because of age anyway. The factory battery had no markings other than a nissan p/n, made in mexico and a puny 470cca rating.

After further research, I found that a T4 is the proper fit. I couldn't find a T4 on the shelves at my local Wallys, but they had T5's which are 600cca. That's what I went with. ~$150+tax. for a T5 EverStart Maxx. It's a little bit longer than OEM, so the factory battery cozy won't fit over it. So be it.

 

[JeffKeryk]

Can you retrofit another battery hold down? I have had success more than once with bailing wire... Ha!

 

[GSCJR]

I had an interesting experience purchasing a replacement battery for our 2015 Nissan Versa 1.6 base model sedan the other day. All the parts store and online sources say the Versii uses a 51R and I nearly bought this size. This battery isn't even close. The physical size is different and the mounting system is different. These particular Nissans require a lip/flange around the base of the battery for a hold down. You shove the bottom rear of the battery under a lip on the battery tray and the bottom/front uses a metal brace held down by a 13mm bolt.

The 51R would work, but there's no way to secure it down. Based on what I've seen online, this recommended replacement size has been wrong for about 10yrs and many people online say they've found that when shops had replaced their batteries, they just dropped in a 51R and just set it in place unsecured. Sad.

Our Versa still had it's factory battery in it. I had just purchased an inexpensive Topdon automotive battery tester and this was the only battery in my fleet that failed at 11.7v. I figured it was due because of age anyway. The factory battery had no markings other than a nissan p/n, made in mexico and a puny 470cca rating.
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After further research, I found that a T4 is the proper fit. I couldn't find a T4 on the shelves at my local Wallys, but they had T5's which are 600cca. That's what I went with. ~$150+tax. for a T5 EverStart Maxx. It's a little bit longer than OEM, so the factory battery cozy won't fit over it. So be it.

I went through this a few years ago and IIRC, I went with a Group 47. As you already mentioned @JTK, catalogues were all incorrect.

 

[Aredeeem]

Yikes, another 1.6 Versa out there. I have a AAA in mine that is 4 years old. Probably due. Maybe I’ll take a picture of it. I’m sure you know more than me in regards to it.

 

[Aredeeem]

So here’s what I got courtesy of AAA fours years ago.

 

[JTK]

@Aredeeem as long as that 47E size doesn't move when you try to wiggle it, AAA did good.

There's nothing in the owner's manual that tells you what battery size to use. I did find a "T4" embossed into the OEM insulation wrap that's supposed to slip over the battery. It will only fit a T4.

Our 2015 cranks over with authority now. I have a feeling that OEM battery has been weak for some time. Not enough to cause any obvious problems .

I will say my little topdon AB101 car battery tester is pretty neat for a homeowner grade tool.

 

[GSCJR]

So here’s what I got courtesy of AAA fours years ago.

Yup, 47

 

[Aredeeem]

Hi JTK, would you trust this battery over next winter and beyond?

Yup, 47

Ok. Thank you, so far so good

 

[atikovi]

This 124R fit fine. Walmart has them for $120.

 

[JTK]

Hi JTK, would you trust this battery over next winter and beyond?

Hot climates seem to do batteries in more so than cooler ones. I'd test your battery to know for sure. I my climate (Buffalo NY), it's not uncommon to get 6-7yrs out of a factory battery. Maybe 4-5 out of a typical replacement.

 

[JTK]

This 124R fit fine. Walmart has them for $120.

I'll have to keep that in mind for the next one. I could have saved $30 and got another 100cca. Automotive battery pricing is so weird.

 

[atikovi]

You could probably also get one from Nissan for under $100 with coupon.

 

[GSCJR]

This 124R fit fine. Walmart has them for $120.

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Thanks, good to know, but I prefer the OE look with recessed battery posts. Furthermore, IIRC, there's an assembly or something partially covering the battery, so there's not much space. I can't remember if I was working on a Versa or Versa Note.

 

[TeeCee]

I had the same problem when I still had my versa, 96R fit best, books and computer showed 51R.

 

[GSCJR]

Just wanted to update this thread. Today, I replaced a battery in a 2010 Versa, and I'll be darned, it was a 51R.

 

[JTK]

Just wanted to update this thread. Today, I replaced a battery in a 2010 Versa, and I'll be darned, it was a 51R.

Good to know!

2.5yrs later, that WM Everstart T5 is still going strong in our 2015 Versa sedan. It sits for weeks at a time. Our versa sees very little use.