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Nissan Versa Steering problems by year

45 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Nissan Versa's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.

Steering complaints by model year

YearSteering complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Steering recalls

Latest Versa steering complaints

2007 Nissan VersaSteeringCrash

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45-50 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact stated that he had to apply pressure to the steering wheel. As a result, the vehicle crashed into an impact attenuator. No injuries were sustained. No police report was filed. No medical attention was needed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11479447
2007 Nissan VersaSteeringAirbagsBody, doors & structureCrash2 injuries

While driving, I was going about 25mph, but was coming to an intersection. Before getting to the intersection the light was blinking yellow due to the time so i started to slow down so i could yield through the light. At this time, my son who was 3yrs 2mo old (at the time) was in the backseat in his carseat. As I gradually stepped on the brake pedal, I then felt a big slam, and my face smacked the airbag and dust flew all over my vehicle, and son in the backseat who didnt have an airbag deploy. As I came to...

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realize what happened my son was in the backseat screaming and i had smoke coming from my hood. I hit a city light pole outside of a 7-Eleven store. I was unsure of what happened that caused the accident, but after it happened I got out of my car in complete shock of what hit me. my son was in pullups, and the gel stuff inside the diaper had flew all over my car as it caused the seatbelt to tighten around his legs. I grabbed my son out of the car, because it was smoking and the first thing I should have done was not moved. When i got out of car to see what hit me, i stayed on the sidewalk and waited 35mins for a cop, so by the time the cop came, who never called ems, told me i was being cited and they took my vehicle to the impound lot. The car then was considered totalled and because I was in an accident, gasoline was leaking and they said it was considered hazardous. I didn't nor did my child receive medical attention because we did not have medical insurance at the time but the officer didnt call ems. I then had to pay to get my things from the vehicle from the impound lot, and they were treating me very poorly about what i could grab and what had to left with it. I also had to pay Court Costs, and fines and due to this accident, i have suffered trauma, and my son im sure has also. My body has major pains as well as my legs, hips, neck and severe lower back pain. I am unable to care for my child as he needs at times because my body hurts so bad, i cant help.

Filed Incident Steering · Air bags · StructureNHTSA 11433294
2007 Nissan VersaSteering

While my daughter was pulling out of a parking lot onto the street, the steering suddenly locked. This has happened a few times before. The car had stalling issues and would occur when the car stalled, but this time and several other times the car did not stall. This is very dangerous and I have seen many of the same complaints online friom other drivers. I can't believe no action has been taken on this issue.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11366173
2007 Nissan VersaSteeringSuspension

Due to rust corrosion on the underneath frame and carriage of this vehicle, the control arm on both sides has snapped out of place. This has affected my steering capabilities. It also almost caused a serious accident on the highway. I am lucky to be alive. The vehicle is with my mechanic and I will include as many pictures as I can. The recall states that the undercarriage of the vehicle may have unnecessary rust and unfortunately my pin number has been involved. The rust corrosion is so severe that the frame is...

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literally rotting completely out. There is holes you can see through all over the frame of this vehicle. I feel as though nissan not only put my immediate life in danger but also many other drivers on the road as well. I was in the air force and they are reactivating me back into service due to the covid. Problem is that I no longer have a vehicle that will get me from ohio down to mississippi.

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11350502
2008 Nissan VersaSteeringElectrical systemDriver assistanceCrash

I was driving just about to get onto the highway but as I was turning onto the on ramp I suddenly couldn't turn the wheel and crashed into the guard rail and my power steering light was on. My car underwent extensive damage on the outside and the alignment is now very bad. It had to sit overnight and when we got back to it the light was off. This is a very dangerous issue. (Miles per hour below is an est.) This just occurred and in the process with insurance.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 11080167
2008 Nissan VersaSteeringAirbagsAcceleration & cruise control

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. The contact recently had her vehicle repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 17v449000 (air bags). Afterwards, while driving, the vehicle shook and was difficult to steer. The contact had to use excessive force to steer the vehicle. The vehicle also failed to accelerate to highway speeds as if it remained in second gear. Russ darrow nissan (121 w. Metro auto mall, milwaukee, wi 53224, 414-586-3050) was contacted, but was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The...

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manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: [[redacted]]. The failure has not been resolved. The approximate failure mileage was 78,751. *Tt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident Steering · Air bags · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11076373
2007 Nissan VersaSteering

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan versa. While driving unknown speeds, the horn was depressed, but failed to sound. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (priority nissan williamsburg located at 6390 richmond rd, williamsburg, va 23188) where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 170,250. *Tt *as

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11073848
2008 Nissan VersaSteering

There's a constant noise at the steering wheel, I havent had an accident yet but I been reading comments that a lot of people its been having the same problem with the car. I'm not sure that in a short period of time something might happen to somebody.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11002508
2007 Nissan VersaSteeringElectrical systemAirbags

When I turned on my airbag sensor light lit up and would not go out I brought the car to the dealer and the dealer told me the airbag had to be replaced dealer charge me $894 to install the airbag

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Air bagsNHTSA 10937313
2008 Nissan VersaSteering

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle pulled to the left. The failure occurred three other times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the lower steering shaft assembly and top torque rod were fractured and needed to be replaced the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure the vin was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000. Updated 03/07/17*lj consumer needed documentation to substantiate the faulty condition of the suspension system. Updated 6/29/18*jb

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10920328
2008 Nissan VersaSteeringDriver assistance

My wife was making right hand turn, entering a highway, she lost total control of the steering. The vehicle veered to the left then veered to the right. She was able to stop the vehicle without incident and parked on the shoulder. Had car towed to garage, mechanic inspected suspension and steering, and was unable to find a problem. H stated he went on line and discovered some steering issues. However, he stated, because it has an electronic power steering system, resetting the system by turning off the engine and...

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restarting the vehicle should solve the immediate problem (as it was stated on the forum). This is ridiculous when you are going 60 mph and going back and forth across the road. I went to the local nissan dealership and he stated he knew nothing about this issue.

Filed Incident Steering · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 10818730
2008 Nissan VersaSteering

Clunking noises emitted from the front of the car when turning the steering wheel at slower speeds, such as when turning into a parking space. Vehicle was taken to dealership and diagnosed with excessive play between the wheel and tie rod end. Power steering rack was replaced. This occurred at 53,683 miles.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10790365
2007 Nissan VersaSteering

Lower ball joint on driver's side broke, causing front wheels to splay.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10743660

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