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:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
71,535 miles

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2007 Nissan Versa Owner Comments

problem #13

Sep 142018

Versa

  • miles

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

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 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.

- Ocklawaha, FL, USA

problem #12

Sep 012018

Versa

  • 127,859 miles
Took my car to the garage to have it inspected and was told I was going to need my engine cradle/ subframe replaced. When I took it to the garage to get it fixed he told me it should not have rusted out that bad for a 2007 and was surprised to find no recall on this issue.

- Bellefonte, PA, USA

problem #11

May 232017

Versa

  • 159,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the dashboard shifted out of position on the driver's side and the air bag was exposed. The vehicle was taken to teddy Nissan (3660 boston rd, bronx, NY 10469, phone: (877) 607-3537), but the part was not available for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V449000 and 17V028000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer stated that the parts were not available. The approximate failure mileage was 159,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #10

Oct 202017

Versa

  • miles

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

Was driving down the street and I heard a loud bang then my car veered off to the right. Luckily I wasn't on a busy road and was able to pull it all the way over. The front of my car basically collapsed onto the passenger corner. It was covering my tire and I couldn't move the car. Apparently the strut broke and had to get an alignment. Also, the engine light won't turn off after I put gas in. The gas cap will not screw on right. My door handles keep popping off. My seatbelt keeps getting stuck. And my tire light won't turn off when nothing is wrong with it.

- Hesperia, CA, USA

problem #9

Jun 012013

Versa

  • 70,000 miles
I have a 2007 Nissan Sentra. Shortly after buying it the tire pressure sensor light came on. I took it to pepp boys and spent money replacing the sensor on the wheel. The light has never gone off. All four window seals have come loose. The ac has stopped working. The fan will not work for a couple of days and then all of the sudden I will turn on on the car and it work one moment.

- Mechanicsville, VA, USA

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problem #8

Mar 312016

Versa

  • 61,436 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to be serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 15V573000 (suspension) when the dealer found a rusted mount and bolt which prevented the vehicle from being able to be repaired. The dealer diagnosed the rusted mount and bolt needed to be replaced in order for the vehicle to receive the recall repair. The vehicle's bolt was not repaired or was the recall repair completed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,436.

- Freeport, NY, USA

problem #7

Jun 112015

Versa

  • 100,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Versa. While the vehicle was being serviced, the independent mechanic discovered that the front cross member was worn and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Rodchester, NY, USA

problem #6

Dec 012009

Versa

  • 37,000 miles
This vehicle had both reverse lights spontaneously stop working, replacing the reverse break bulbs did not work, the problem is electrical. The front passenger automatic window started to get stuck in the open mode, and now the window does not go down at all, could be a bad switch ($500 to fix). The driver door handle came off while opening the vehicle one day, $500 to fix and I am driving around without an attached handle. Holes starting appearing on floorboard on drivers side right where my heels go during accelerating and another hole where the clutch is, the floorboard appears to be made of cardboard. All of these things were already apparent by the time the car had about 40,000 miles. I wish I had not invested my money in this cheaply made automobile.

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

problem #5

May 182015

Versa

  • 82,000 miles
Driving in neighborhood very slow speed when front coil spring broke causing it to rupture the front tire (it popped). Luckily I was driving 25 mph or could have been a major problem. Saw on news today they have had over 130,000 complaints so far- this is obviously a defect, it is going to cost close to $1700 today to get it fixed.

- Hilliard, OH, USA

problem #4

Nov 012012

Versa

  • 50,000 miles
1) the reverse lights stopped working and replacing both bulbs did not fix the problem. The problem is electrical and costly to fix. 2) the front passenger window switch/motor stopped working in 2009 and costs $500 to repair so still broken. 3) the rear left passenger door will not always open from the outside with the remote unlock switch on my key 'fob', and sometimes the remote will not lock same door. The door not opening has nothing to do with the child safety switch on the inner door. Sometimes the same door cannot be opened from the inside with the child safety lock in the 'unlock' position and the door unlocked from within. It could become a 'trap' in an emergency situation. This is an on and off problem, and it happens quite frequently. It remains unaddressed. 4)the front exterior driver door handle came apart upon opening and is $500 to fix. 5) the rubber seals around 2 of the doors spontaneously came off and have to be manually re-attached regularly. 6) there is a flapping sound coming from the front driver wheel well area, and mechanics could not find the source of the sound.

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

problem #3

Jul 102013

Versa 4-cyl

  • 88,000 miles

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

Upon opening door the handle feel completely off.

- Oviedo, FL, USA

problem #2

Jun 152013

Versa 4-cyl

  • 86,000 miles
Driver side outside door handle seems to come loose or even come completely off after regular use.

- Jacksonville, NC, USA

problem #1

Nov 112011

Versa 4-cyl

  • 68,654 miles
On 11/11/11 my Versa S lost it's front right hubcap while driving to work, I was driving on a paved rural road and a gust of wind took it off (no bumps). Five days later my front left hubcap came loose in traffic causing drivers behind to swerve and brake to avoid it. During the incident on 11/11 the entire hubcap was lost (spring steel frame & plastic cover), during the incident on 11/16 the steel retainer and 6 connecting (ribs) were left attached to the wheel while the plastic disc part of the hubcap sheered away. Please contact me for pictures, or failed components, of the 2nd incident.

- West Olive Mi, MI, USA

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