CarComplaints.com Notes: Be aware the 2007-2011 Nissan Versa was recalled in the US in May 2016 & July 2017 for defective Takata airbags that are potentially deadly. Many Versa owners have reported problems getting Nissan dealers to complete the recall repair, due to scheduling problems & parts shortages.

If you are considering purchasing a 2007-2011 Nissan Versa, call your local Nissan dealer with the VIN# & ask if the airbag recall has been done.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
11 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
16 / 1
Average Mileage:
24,187 miles

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2011 Nissan Versa seat belts / air bags problems

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2011 Nissan Versa Owner Comments (Page 3 of 8)

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problem #105

Apr 152015

Versa

  • 80,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Recall opt

- Rainier, WA, USA

problem #104

Dec 252015

Versa

  • 70,000 miles
In 2015 was driving my 2011 Nissan Versa. It was clear weather 830am I was on a street which speed was 40-55mph going within the speed limit the vehicle had been properly maintained since ownership when out of no where my right front end dropped which I learned was ( my front coil spring snapped) and caused my vehicle to loose control and the car to roll multiple times and me being ejected out of the vehicle and the air bags also did not deploy even though they were engaged on. Nissan did not notify me of the recent recall of the front coil spring at all. I'm currently filing a lawsuit against the company due to serious damages that have affected me greatly.

- South Portland, ME, USA

problem #103

Dec 062017

Versa

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V449000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called downey Nissan (7321 Firestone blvd, downey, ca 90241, phone: (888) 483-6228) and was informed that the part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Bell Garden, CA, USA

problem #102

Jul 152017

Versa

  • 110,600 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall and spring coil recall I purchased/financed my Nissan Versa car this year 2017 around February. Sometime in July 2017 I received a letter informing me of the takata recall for the air bag inflator hazard and to contact the nearest Nissan dealer for further instructions. I contacted them here in monroe Michigan gave them my VIN number and they then informed me that they were aware of the recall & also informed me of a second recall of a spring coal recall was a recall before I purchased the car and was not informed of it also, they then proceeded to tell me that at that time they did not have any loaner vehicles available & that they can place me on a waitlist or that I could call around to different dealerships to see if they had any available. They stated that they only had 4 loaner vehicles on there lot & that they were using them only for their customers & they would come first before anyone else. I called three other dealerships they all put me on the waiting list with no response back & several attempts inquiring about the loaner vehicle. I have not driven the car since July up until the date, while I had been driving prior to July I had had several problems with the suspension on the car, had the car services twice at the dealership I purchased the vehicle from with no solution to the problem when I'm driving the car you can smell a tire burning smell & they said it was ok to drive. I thought otherwise so I completely stop driving the car still payed the carnote monthly & car insurance waiting on the loaner vehicle. Because of this I have almost lost my job, missed worked & had to car pool my kid's & I back & forth to school & work. I talked to the Nissan corporation they investigated it & informd me that they would not be able to reimburse me & still proceeded to keep me on the waitlist I have recently given the car back requesting for a refund.

- Monroe, MI, USA

problem #101

Dec 042017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall

- Southbury, CT, USA

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problem #100

Oct 012017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall we received a recall notice for the takata airbags. The notice states that the problem with the airbags could cause injury or death. But the parts are not available for replacement until spring 2018! this is completely unacceptable.

- Dearborn, MI, USA

problem #99

Jul 172017

Versa

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V449000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called dennis dillon Nissan at (208) 388-4400 (8727 w fairview ave, boise, id 83704) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #98

Nov 202017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall: I got this recall information from tk holdings about the airbag recall and when I am contacting my dealership it says its not available until spring 2018. When can this be replaced at the earliest and why this delay is occurring at the first place.

- Superior, CO, USA

problem #97

Nov 032017

Versa

  • 112,012 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. While the contact was in traffic on the highway, the horn failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that, due to the air bag, the horn failed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V449000 and 16V349000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 112,012.

- Isabela, PR, USA

problem #96

Sep 012017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17V449000 (air bags) was received in September of 2017. After contacting the dealer, Nissan of meford in meford, MA, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy would not become available until the spring of 2018. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- Revere, MA, USA

problem #95

Nov 162017

Versa

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V449000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The zeigler orlando park Nissan dealer (8550 w 159th St, orland park, il 60462(708) 403-1300) was contacted and confirmed that the parts would not be available until spring of 2018. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the parts would not be available until the spring of 2018. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Orland Park, IL, USA

problem #94

Jul 172017

Versa 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V449000 (air bags) and 15V573000 (suspension); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted (thruway Nissan, newburgh, NY, 845 562-1000) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.. updated 8/15/18

- Walden, NY, USA

problem #93

Sep 152017

Versa

  • 41,000 miles
Takata recall I was contacted about this recall by the dealership where the car was purchased approximately 1 1/2 months ago (September 2017). I was told then that the recalled airbag would not be resolved until sometime in the spring of 2018 roughly placing the needed recall 6 months after the recall was announced. An offer of a loaner car was made but the question then was, "what was I supposed to do with the affected vehicle"" I was told to leave it sit in my garage until the replacement could be made. I don't think 6 months difference between a recall notice and the actual replacement is appropriate even if a loaner car was offered. The replacement should be completed in a more timely fashion. What options do I have"

- Peru, IL, USA

problem #92

May 232016

Versa

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V349000 (air bags) and 17V449000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Autocom Nissan of oakland (2735 broadway, oakland, ca) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Alameda, CA, USA

problem #91

May 042017

Versa

  • miles
Airbag. Seat belt light and unknown or other

- Kansas City, KS, USA

problem #90

Jul 012017

Versa

  • miles
Air bag recall

- Pleasantville, NY, USA

problem #89

Oct 092017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall NHTSA recall 17V-449 I would like my recall taken care of asap as I am concerned with safety. I was told when I had my vehicle serviced the parts are not available yet.

- Saugerties, NY, USA

problem #88

Sep 282017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall - I have contacted Nissan's corporate offices after calling local Nissan dealers to coordinate the replacement. I was told by the dealers that the recall and replacement of parts will not begin to take place until spring of 2018. I was told the same by their corporate offices. I explained that I don't feel comfortable and safe operating the vehicle and was advised to contact my local dealership for a loaner. I was told by all of my local dealers that my request is not feasible as their loaner vehicles are limited and intended for other purposes. I informed them that it was their corporate office who offered it as a solution, but they said no. When icalled their corporate offices to inquire as to why I was advised to request a loaner in the meantime, they asked me to be patient and wait until they're ready to replace the parts. Again, I asked why the aforementioned solution was initially offered if it wasn't an option. I was met with the same statement and their representative stated that to date, there have been no incidents reported involving this particular issue. I asked, if that's the case, how was your company made aware of this safety issue and I wasn't given an answer. They repeated themselves and offered no viable solution. At the moment, I need the vehicle for transportation to/from work and I pray that I don't get involved in any type of accident. Since then, I've been receiving solicited calls from the dealerships regarding the recall. However, it's not to replace the defective part(s), it's to purchase another vehicle as a solution to the recall. It's preposterous that the would even call regarding the recall to solicit sales instead of actually addressing the issue.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #87

Oct 012017

Versa

  • miles
Takata inflators. I have received notice, that my Nissan dealership cannot repair my at risk airbags, until the spring. They also have run out of loaner cars available. I just find this worrisome, that I have to drive a car, that could have a defect, for this long of a time.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #86

Oct 022017

Versa

  • miles
After receiving by mail notification of the recall, I went to a Nissan dealer trying to get a rental car. First attempt an associate approached me "trying to make her sell"... I presented my notification and immediatly she changed her approach. She told me it was too late and that I need it to come back. I went back a couple days later and earlier, at 04:00pm as she requested. Again, no one was able to helped me getting a rental or substitute vehicle. I requested for them to check with other Nissan dealers, but I just got a "no" for an answer: "I am busy, I have too much load work... etc" I called myselft to another Nissan dealer and they told me they will call me back in about two weeks, when they have an available rental car for me.... until now that dealer haven't call me yet. I went to a Nissan dealer, and at this point I was all concerned due to my new job commute. Finally I found an associate willing to help, but I have to paid deposit ($50) for the rental car and increased my insurance payments up $130 monthly premium (updated to full coverage even after I paid off my car -Nissan Versa 2011-) any dealer associate showed corncen for the safety recall nor for any possible fatal accident.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

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