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:
12 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,060 miles

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2010 Nissan Versa seat belts / air bags problems

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2010 Nissan Versa Owner Comments (Page 1 of 7)

problem #127

Nov 012018

Versa

  • 92,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger-€™s side air bag warning light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was not contacted regarding the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 92,000.

- Farmville, VA, USA

problem #126

Mar 302022

Versa

  • miles
12/27/2021 Nissan Headquarters call and a case number 45372007 given on12/21/21 after speaking with a Sandra while at the Nissan repair location in Rivergate/Madison, TN. call from Nathaniel from Nissan Headquarters in Franklin, TN regarding air bag system. Replacement as part of recall warning light complaint and case filed. Air bag warning light came on 12/19/21, diagnostic 12/21/21 air bag control system needed replacement. Clock spring was replaced October 2019, 15 months after recall issues on Takata air bag system and full replacement completed 7/26/2018. Nissan cannot cover costs due to mileage on car. I noted wanting to have this on record that these issues began after the recall on air bags and replacement in 2018. 615-725-7000 12/31/21 car air bag issue repaired then air bag light would pop on 2 more times, once in January 2022 in which they said they forgot to -€˜clear codes-€ and then in February 2022 when other issues surfaced, another part replaced. Then light pops on again 3/15/2022 and I notified the service advisor with Nissan who-€™d been helping me and took the car in the following week.I have already paid for repairs to the clock spring in October 2019 between $530-$600 and the repair done 12/31/21 totaling over $1000 which includes the diagnostic fee, parts and labor. $1600 is just the bare minimum of what's been paid out.3/30/2022: Nissan Versa 2010 was dropped off again at Nissan of Rivergate/Hayes Nissan due to air bag warning light coming on again. They are running another diagnostic. This has been a continual and consistent issue since the air bag recall and replacement in July 2018. I have paid for the clock spring to be replaced October 2019 and now other parts and many trips to this Nissan for a -€œfix.-€ Which now they are saying I may have to possibly pay again. This is unacceptable and seems that there may be other consumers dealing with this issue. Something is wrong with this recall and replacement causing these issues of safety.

- Madison, TN, USA

problem #125

Feb 042022

Versa

  • miles
Air bag light came back on again. Car is back at Nissan of Rivergate in Madison, TN 2/28/2022 for another parts replacement. This again was never an issue until the air bag recall and replacement of 2018. Your tracking number assigned by NHTSA for this issue is 11448887. Air bag recall and replacement July 2018. Repaired in October 2019 after air bag light came back on: clock spring replaced, I paid out of pocket. 2021 air bag light on again: whole other issue with air bag system, I paid out of pocket again. And I have to let them know to make sure parts are put back correctly. Some areas appear to be cracked near windshield due to the work, but I know that will be hard to prove with them. Air bag light came back on-again January 2022, they initially said it was that they didn't reset the sensors. Took car back, they reset. 2/3/22 air bag light came on again now a new part is being worked on 2/28/22. This has been an issue with the airg bag recall.

- Madison, TN, USA

problem #124

Dec 192021

Versa

  • miles

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

Air bag warning light has continued to cause issues/coming on since the recall and replacement of the air bag system in 2018. The air bag warning light has come on in 2019, 2021 and again 2022. All since the air bag recall of Summer 2018. No issues with the air bag system prior to the recall and replacement, but plenty since the replacement. This occurs upon the initial startup of the car.

- Madison, TN, USA

problem #123

Aug 012020

Versa

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Versa. The contact received a notification for two safety recalls NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 18V401000(AIRBAGS) and 17V449000(AIRBAGS). The contact stated that she was disabled and could not drive the vehicle to a dealer. The first dealer had been notified about the recall and informed her that they could tow her vehicle to the facility; however, she would have to pick up the vehicle once the repair was performed. Another dealer, Dennis Dillon Nissan(8727 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID 83704) was also notified and gave her the same information. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall and offered no assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. The recall had yet to be serviced.

- Payette, ID, USA

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problem #122

Jun 272018

Versa

  • miles
Urgent airbag safety recall. Prior to airbag recall was in a 3 car accident. Family was with me, and no one was hurt. Thankfully for this, but now I don-€™t feel safe driving this car regardless when airbag be repaired. Been in this vehicle for 12 years with a defected airbag which should keep occupants safe instead putting my life and others in danger. Is there a guarantee when repaired this will be safe?

- Homestead , FL, USA

problem #121

Oct 072020

Versa 4-cyl

  • miles

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

2010 Nissan Versa. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the struts needed to be repaired before completing the recall. Also the dash panel had been broken in 3 pieces.

- Butler, GA, USA

problem #120

Nov 242020

Versa

  • 62,323 miles
Sometime in the last 3 or 4 months the air bag light came on and would not go off. Took car to garage Nov. 24,2020 to repair the light and was informed that the air bags needed to be replaced. The garage informed me that there was a recall for airbags by Nissan covering the time frame my car was built. Nissan rejected the recall repair because the air bags installed in my car were not tikata brand air bags. It would seem reasonable that all air bags used in Nissan Versa vehicles during the recall period should be included in the recall and replaced whatever the brand and not limited to only the takata brand.

- Sac, CA, USA

problem #119

Jan 092020

Versa

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Versa. The contact complained that a stranger, without a mask, knocked on her door and hung a note on the door handle, asking her to call him back for urgent air bag recall. The contact called the mckinney Nissan dealer, located at: 3800 S central expy, mckinney, tx 75069 and was told that they did not send anyone. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the NHTSA mandated them to do so through a third party and that the manufacturer paid for the service. The contact was referred to the NHTSA. The contact, however, stated that she received a recall, NHTSA campaign number: 20V008000 (air bags) and already scheduled appointment with the above dealer. The VIN was unavailable.

- Mckinney, TX, USA

problem #118

Oct 062017

Versa 4-cyl

  • 10,000 miles
We keep receiving these notices even after communicating to cease sending them. The vehicle was destroyed in an accident in October 2017 and the insurance paid for purchasing it then sold it to someone else. We do not own the vehicle. Please stop sending the notices. The air bags worked fine in the accident.

- Sitka, AK, USA

problem #117

Aug 172019

Versa

  • miles

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

2010 Nissan Versa. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the while the airbag was being repaired a spring broke. The consumer was informed the recall repair was completed, but the air bag would not deploy until the spring was replaced.

- Newark, NJ, USA

problem #116

Jun 172018

Versa

  • 87,000 miles
After having takata airbag replaced from recall horn stopped working then after awhile started honking when turning steering wheel. After that horn went off non stop while engine off. Had to un hook battery.

- Coralsprings, FL, USA

problem #115

Jun 122019

Versa

  • 71,639 miles
My front left suspension coil just broke while driving over a sewer cover on a side street. The front left end of my car dropped a not and a metal piece of coil flew out from the bottom of my car which I recovered. I see this is an issue that had a recall, also never got the airbag recalled.

- Skokie, IL, USA

problem #114

Mar 012019

Versa 4-cyl

  • 113,329 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the locks were not working on the hatchback. While the vehicle was in motion, the locks would lock and unlock without the contact doing anything. Also, the odometer and fuel gauge were flickering and not providing a correct reading. The vehicle was taken to car-mart of texarkana (3015 summerhill rd, texarkana, tx 75503, (903) 792-4298) where it was recommended that the lock motor be replaced. The dealer stated that they would repair the odometer, but admitted that they basically rolled it back. The contact also stated that the mileage reading changed to time. The vehicle was purchased in March of 2019. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, the contact received an unknown recall notice regarding the air bags. She took the vehicle to an unknown Nissan dealer to have the recall repair completed. The contact mentioned that the dealer did not let her see the paperwork for the sale until after she signed for the purchase. The failure mileage was 113,329.

- Texarkana, TX, USA

problem #113

Mar 022018

Versa

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Versa. While driving 20 mph, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor coming from the steering wheel area of the control panel. The contact also heard an abnormal popping sound. Shortly after, the contact lost control of the vehicle as it spun out of control and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that a new front bumper needed to be installed and dents on the rear passenger doors needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V449000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #112

Sep 032018

Versa 4-cyl

  • 71,153 miles
The steering wheel suddenly started turning all the way to the left on its own while I was driving straight about 50mph on the highway. The steering wheel locked in this position and was impossible to turn back to a neutral position. The car veered all the way to the right, causing me to spin several times before hitting the concrete barrier. The airbags did not deploy after hitting the concrete barrier. We always took my car for all necessary recalls, the last of which was on 6/12/2018 for airbags. The car was unable to change gears and was impounded by insurance. ## VIN passed ## Nissan Versa 2010 hatchback ## updated 10/11/18 consumer stated the vehicle was deemed unrepairable and we were paid out by insurance. I believe it was at an auction last I heard. Updated 10/18/18

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #111

Sep 062018

Versa

  • miles
Nissan will not complete 2 recalls for my vehicle. Spoke with two people from Nissan Consumer Affairs who stated they can't make the dealership complete the 'campaigns'. I don't know who to contact at this point. Please advise.

- Bel Air, MD, USA

problem #110

Aug 202018

Versa

  • 103,000 miles
My front passenger door was closed and my side airbags deployed. My 4 year old son was in his car seat in the back seat on the passenger side when the air bags deployed. My car was in drive but I was not moving, I was dropping a friend off at home. It was on a city street. Nissan is refusing to pay for a rental until they come and look at my car, which they said would take 6 to 8 weeks.

- Wheatland, PA, USA

problem #109

May 302013

Versa

  • miles
2010 Nissan Versa. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle crash. Consumer states that vehicle is unsafe and should not be on the road. The consumer statee the vehile involved in a crash in which the airbags did not deploy.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #108

Jun 142018

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 18V401000 (air bags) and 17V449000 (air bags). The contact called kiefer Nissan of corvallis at 541-753-1694 (located at 900 nw 4th St, corvallis, or 97330) and was informed that the parts were not available. 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.

- Corvallis, OR, USA

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