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2007-2024 · 16 model years

Nissan Versa Problems by year

Owners have filed 735 complaints about the Nissan Versa across 16 model years, and it has 27 recalls. The 2008 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (381). The most reported problem area is the airbags, followed by the suspension.

Most complaints for its age2008381 complaints · 8 recallsSee the 2008
Complaints
735
Recalls
27
Crashes
47
Fires
16
Injuries
41
Deaths
4

Versa complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20240100-C
20230100-C
20210300-D
20200200-C
20190100-A
20180200-B
20170300-C
20150100-A
20140200-B
20130100-A
201201100-F
20110700-F
20100800-F
20090800-F
20083818248AirbagsF
20073549238AirbagsF

Most common Versa problems

Nissan Versa recalls 27

Latest Versa complaints

2007 Nissan VersaTransmission & drivetrain

Parked the car for a meeting. Got back in Versa and it would not shift out of first gear. All fluids were checked and everything was fine.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11653576
2008 Nissan VersaBrakesCrash

See attached document for complaint.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11645311
2008 Nissan VersaAirbags

The contact owned a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that he had been receiving recall notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22E066000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list because he no longer owns the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11578421
2008 Nissan VersaAirbags

I had not driven the car prior to noticing the air passenger light blinking and continuing to stay on. This is occurring whether someone is in the seat or not. Regards, [[redacted]] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11563765
2007 Nissan VersaWheels & tires

1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? My passenger-side rear tire blew out, while I was driving on I-85 in NC. I have a photo of the tire while it was on the rack at the AAA repair shop. The temperature was normal outside, and I did not see any debris in the road. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? This occured at 3:50 p.m. on a weekday, and the safety of myself and the drivers around me was at risk, when the tire blew...

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out and it was difficult to control my car on the intersstate. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? The car was towed to a AAA service center, and I have photos of the tire that blew out, as well as the driver's-side rear tire that is also deformed. 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No, but I emailed Toyo with a report that I thought there might be an issue on Nov. 9, 2023. I was towed to a AAA service center. I have photos and the reciept from having to replace both rear tires, and get a re-alignment. 5. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No. This was a sudden blow-out on the interstate while traveling. However, the car did begin shaking, so I was trying to pull to the slow lane when the tire blew out.

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 11554401
2008 Nissan VersaAirbagsBrakesCrash1 injury

Traffic stopped suddenly when I hit my brakes they failed to work and the airbags didn't work either so I ended up hitting my head on the roof of the car when I ran into the truck that suddenly stopped in front of me at speed of about 50mph. I don't feel good but have no way to get medical attention right now. And was just released from having some head trauma the day before the accident. My car was totaled in the accident so I don't need additional recall information on it, and no insurance to fix it so now I don't have any way to get a new car.

Filed Incident Air bags · Unknown or other · Service brakesNHTSA 11546353

Questions about the Nissan Versa

Which Nissan Versa years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2008 (381), 2007 (354). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2008 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Nissan Versa years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2013, 2015, 2019 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Versa years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Nissan Versa problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (321), suspension (124), engine & cooling (67) most often.

How many recalls does the Nissan Versa have?

NHTSA lists 27 recalls across all Nissan Versa model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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