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.

8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$490
Average Mileage:
75,750 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace pads, rotors and calipers (2 reports)
2008 Nissan Versa brakes problems

brakes problem

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2008 Nissan Versa Owner Comments

problem #2

Mar 152014

Versa SL 1.8L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles

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

A rotor was replaced once before this. Both rear drums had to be replaced and then both rotors had to be replaced again just recently, after only about 17,000 miles later. The brake pads never wear evenly.

- gibsonmd, Westminster, MD, US

problem #1

Oct 172012

Versa LX 1.8L SL

  • CVT transmission
  • 31,410 miles

Hi Again, I don’t know if it stills you that would take this complaint email about the defect that she having with her vehicle 2008 Nissan Versa SL Hatchback. Again we are having problems with the vehicle 2008 Nissan Versa SL, IT ONLY HAVE 50, 550 KM. I JUST WENT on the 16-Oct.-2012 TO 417 NISSAN DEALER, IN OTTAWA ABOUT A RECALL SWITCH... that was free. Also about the front brakes. BUT The service Man ad to give me the BAD NEWS THE FRONT BRAKES; ROTORS and CALLIPERS NEED TO BE REPLACED, A PRICE OF $570.78.( AT THE NISAN DEALER) PS: She not a fast driver at all.

I couldn’t get REPAIR by Nissan 417 because they said it’s not ON THE WARRANTY.... and the price are WAY too HIGH. I still can’t believed it!!! We bought this car thinking that WE will not have any manger problems, BECAUSE WE TAKE GOOD CARE WITH OUR THINGS. Like my 1999 Mazda 626, V6. I NEVER HAVE THIS KIND OF PROBLEMS AT THIS MILEAGE. SO for ANY OF ALL OUR PAST CARS. WE HAVE MENTIONED THIS PROBLEMS THAT SHE HAVING WITH THE CAR. THE CUSTOMERS AND HER STAFF CAN’T BELIEVE AT 50,550KM SHE HAVING THIS KIND OF PROBLEMS. AND THERE ARE MORE PROBLEMS SEE OTHER COMPLAINTS;

- Chris B., Gatineau, QC, canada

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