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2010 Nissan Versa
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2010 Nissan Versa

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Complaints filed

267

Reports to NHTSA, 2010

Safety recalls

8

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

28

EPA estimate

Known issues

Air Bags issues lead owner complaints (45% of 267 reports), followed by suspension (25%).

Air Bags45% · 119 reports
Suspension25% · 66 reports
Electrical System5% · 14 reports
Steering4% · 11 reports
Engine And Engine Cooling3% · 7 reports
Unknown Or Other3% · 7 reports
Engine2% · 6 reports
Structure2% · 6 reports

+ 13 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 267 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11422485, ODI 11326714, ODI 11119128, ODI 11067301, ODI 11022097.

Individual complaint reports(267)

Showing the 50 most recent reports
SuspensionSep 2025 · ODI 11687491Details +

There has been a popping and creaking noise when turning the wheel at low speeds to the left, the passenger side of the car has now dropped and the spring, struts and mounts have to be replaced. The same issue that these make and models were recalled for, yet the vin does not have any recalls.

Reported
Sep 2025
Incident date
Sep 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11687491 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJan 2025 · ODI 11636252Details +

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The steering wheel enclosure failed to close. The contact stated that the horn was inoperable. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer and was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V449000 (Air Bags) and 18V044000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer informed the contact that a diagnostic test needed to be performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Reported
Jan 2025
Incident date
Oct 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11636252 at NHTSA →
Power TrainJun 2023 · ODI 11526310Details +

The car was having slow acceleration, horrid loud noises for awhile but no issues were found during checks but parts were replaced to try and troubleshoot but the sound and idle and running issues still persisted. The first sign of severe major issue was when the car was started it jolted forward while still in park in a first start up. Turned off the car and restarted it and it repeated the same action and then I put the car into reverse but it wouldn't reverse. Took the car to my local Firestone and they said it had an internal transmission problem and I should take it back to the dealership. Within the month I went to the dealership in person and explained the issue and they said there wasn't a recall or service call for my car. That I'd have to pay for repairs and my car wasn't under warranty since the extra service plan I purchased already ran out. While coming home from work my car started to shudder and jolt and wasn't accelerating properly. I stopped at a gas station to see if the car smelled odd and to refuel. It started up but repeated jolting shudder and less than a mile down the road the car suddenly slowed by itself and stopped accelerating. I had to hook slide to the side of the road. I put the car in park and accelerated the engine responded. So I turned off the car and restarted put it in drive after multiple tries I got it to finally accelerate. Less than half a mile down the road as the car was going downhill the car started to shutter jolt again before coming to a complete stop at a light. No matter how long I waited it would not drive but would only reverse at that point. I had to contact family to help me push the car to the roadside and called a tow. The car currently sits in the driveway will start up and reverse but when attempting to accelerate sometimes it might drive for a few minutes before refusing to accelerate. I have the 2010 Nissan Versa SL hatchback with the CVT Xtronic transmission.

Reported
Jun 2023
Incident date
Mar 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11526310 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemJan 2023 · ODI 11501674Details +

Fuel pump failed with no notice while traveling on the interstate causing the engine to stop running. I was lucky that I was able to coast off the highway on to the shoulder. This occurred at night on a section of I-10 with a 75 MPH speed limit. If I had not been able to limp off the highway it would have been very dangerous. My Nissan Versa only has 75,000 miles and is well maintained. No warning lights or OBD codes were present before or after the failure. Replacing the fuel pump assembly fixed the problem.

Reported
Jan 2023
Incident date
Dec 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11501674 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJan 2023 · ODI 11500348Details +

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.

Reported
Jan 2023
Incident date
Nov 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11500348 at NHTSA →
Air BagsMar 2022 · ODI 11458928Details +

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 “fix.” 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.

Reported
Mar 2022
Incident date
Mar 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11458928 at NHTSA →
Air BagsFeb 2022 · ODI 11454521Details +

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.

Reported
Feb 2022
Incident date
Feb 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11454521 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJan 2022 · ODI 11448887Details +

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.

Reported
Jan 2022
Incident date
Dec 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11448887 at NHTSA →
Air BagsOct 2021 · ODI 11436459Details +

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.

Reported
Oct 2021
Incident date
Aug 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11436459 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJun 2021 · ODI 11422485 · crashDetails +

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?

Reported
Jun 2021
Incident date
Jun 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 11422485 at NHTSA →
EngineMar 2021 · ODI 11399624Details +

I HAVE A 2010 NISSAN VERSA I WAS TOLD AT MY CALENDAR CONVERTER IS NOT LEGAL IN CALIFORNIA AND I CANNOT PAY TO GET IT REPAIRED THEY SOLD ME A CAR WITH ILLEGAL PARTS IN CALIFORNIA

Reported
Mar 2021
Incident date
Feb 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11399624 at NHTSA →
Power TrainJan 2021 · ODI 11387359Details +

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY THIS EVENING ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 19TH WHEN I AM TRYING TO DOWNSHIFT FROM 6TH AND TRYING GET OFF THE FREEWAY I COULDN'T GOING TO GEAR SO THAT'S WHEN I HAD THE CRUISE UNTIL I CAME TO A STOP SO AFTER TURN THE CAR OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES I PUT IT IN FIRST GEAR AND THEN I PROCEEDED IT AGAIN AND WAS ABLE TO ONLY DRIVE IN FIRST GEAR ON THE WAY HOME

Reported
Jan 2021
Incident date
Dec 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11387359 at NHTSA →
Air BagsDec 2020 · ODI 11376611Details +

2010 NISSAN VERSA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED BEFORE COMPLETING THE RECALL. ALSO THE DASH PANEL HAD BEEN BROKEN IN 3 PIECES.*JS

Reported
Dec 2020
Incident date
Oct 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11376611 at NHTSA →
Air BagsDec 2020 · ODI 11377401Details +

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.

Reported
Dec 2020
Incident date
Nov 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11377401 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemNov 2020 · ODI 11375259Details +

THE TRUNK LATCH DOESN'T WANT TO OPEN. I HAVE TO GO INSIDE TO UNLATCH IT.

Reported
Nov 2020
Incident date
Sep 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11375259 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherSep 2020 · ODI 11359945Details +

THE GEAR/SHIFT SELECTOR WON'T ALWAYS GO INTO PARK, DRIVE OR REVERSE CORRECTLY. WHEN THE CAR IS PUT IN PARK, IT WILL SHOW ON THE SHIFT SELECTOR AND THE DASHBOARD BUT IT'S HARD TO GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE KEY WILL GET STUCK. WHEN THE CAR IS PUT IN DRIVE, IT WILL SHOW ON THE SHIFT SELECTOR AND THE DASHBOARD BUT IT WON'T IMMEDIATELY MOVE WHEN THE FOOT IS PUT ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE SHIFT SELECTOR HAS TO CONTINUOUSLY BE PLAYED AROUND UNTIL IT WORKS BUT IT ONLY WORKS ON A TEMPORARY BASIS.

Reported
Sep 2020
Incident date
Aug 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11359945 at NHTSA →
Visibility/WiperSep 2020 · ODI 11353333Details +

FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS STALL FOR 20 SECONDS AND WIPER CONTROLLER DOES NOT FIX IT. MANUAL 1X WIPE WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN IN USE AND WILL SOMETIMES CAUSE WIPERS TO STALL. INTERMITTENT USE IS NOT FUNCTIONAL DUE TO CONSTANT STALLING. CAR HAS TO BE COMPLETELY TURNED OFF FOR 2 MINUTES AT LEAST FOR IT TO RESET AND STOP THE MOTOR. THIS PROBLEM GETS WORSE WHEN IT'S COLD OUTSIDE.

Reported
Sep 2020
Incident date
Jul 2014
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11353333 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJul 2020 · ODI 11339022Details +

TL* 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.

Reported
Jul 2020
Incident date
Jan 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11339022 at NHTSA →
Air BagsMay 2020 · ODI 11326714 · crashDetails +

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.*DT*JB

Reported
May 2020
Incident date
Oct 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 11326714 at NHTSA →
Power TrainApr 2020 · ODI 11320618Details +

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK IN THE HIGHWAY I NOTICED THE RPMS GOING HIGH AND REALIZED SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CLUTCH I HEARD A NOISE IN THE TRANSMISSION AND THE CLUTCH WAS SLIPPING I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER IN A SAFE SPOT. MY MECHANIC CAME TO LOOK AT IT AND HE TOLD ME THOSE CARS CAME OUT DEFECTIVE FROM THE DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AFTER THIS HAPPENED AND SEE A LOT OF THE SAME ISSUE HAPPENING TO A LOT OF PEOPLE.

Reported
Apr 2020
Incident date
Apr 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11320618 at NHTSA →
SteeringMar 2020 · ODI 11316108 · crash · 1 deathsDetails +

VEHICLE LOST CONTROL EXITING A RIGHT HAND CURVE OF A COUNTY ROAD. THE VEHICLES SPEED AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH IS ESTIMATED AT APPROXIMATELY 55-65 MPH. A POST-CRASH MECHANICAL INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETED. THE INSPECTION REVEALED THE SPLINES ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEERING SHAFT HAD BEEN DAMAGED. THIS DAMAGE WAS CONSISTENT IN APPEARANCE WITH THE WHEEL BEING PLACED ON THE SHAFT AND PRESSED VIA THE STEERING WHEEL NUT WHEN THE SPLINES WERE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THE STEERING WHEEL NUT WAS ABLE TO BE SPUN WITH ONE FINGER DURING THE INSPECTION. BOTH FINDINGS WERE NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE EXPECTED CRASH DAMAGE GIVEN THE CRASH SEQUENCE. AN AIRBAG RECALL HAD BEEN FULFILLED ON THE VEHICLE IN OCTOBER 2019 IN WHICH THE STEERING WHEEL WAS REMOVED. THE RECALL WAS FULFILLED BY A NISSAN DEALERSHIP IN GREELEY, CO.*DT*DT *JS *JS*DT*JB*DT*DT*AS*DT*TR*DT THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PHOTOS. *TR*DT*JB*TR

Reported
Mar 2020
Incident date
Feb 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash 1 deaths
Open ODI 11316108 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJan 2020 · ODI 11299676Details +

REAR HATCH WILL NOT UNLOCK.SWITCH WAS REPLACED 2YRS AGO AND IT HAS GONE OUT AGAIN

Reported
Jan 2020
Incident date
Jan 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11299676 at NHTSA →
Visibility/WiperOct 2019 · ODI 11266474Details +

THE INTERMITTENT WIPERS WILL NOT SPEED UP WHEN ADJUSTING THE DIAL. THEY WILL ONLY GO ONE SPEED. THEY GO VERY SLOWLY AND IT'S NOT ENOUGH FOR MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN. THIS HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING AT SPEED IN THE RAIN ON ANY STREET INCLUDING HIGHWAYS.

Reported
Oct 2019
Incident date
Oct 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11266474 at NHTSA →
Air BagsSep 2019 · ODI 11257053Details +

2010 NISSAN VERSA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD 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. *JS

Reported
Sep 2019
Incident date
Aug 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11257053 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemSep 2019 · ODI 11255029Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING HOME, THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND A BURNING ELECTRICAL ODOR WAS PRESENT. AFTER ARRIVING HOME, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR AND BELT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN NISSAN DEALER AND WAS INFORMED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000.

Reported
Sep 2019
Incident date
Aug 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11255029 at NHTSA →
Air BagsSep 2019 · ODI 11253370Details +

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.

Reported
Sep 2019
Incident date
Jun 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11253370 at NHTSA →
SuspensionAug 2019 · ODI 11241118Details +

DRIVER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET. ROAD SURFACE WAS SMOOTH. NO BUMPS, POTHOLES OR RAILROAD TRACKS.

Reported
Aug 2019
Incident date
Jul 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11241118 at NHTSA →
SuspensionJul 2019 · ODI 11230541Details +

DRIVER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET. CLUNKING SOUND HEARD THEREAFTER FROM SAME AREA.

Reported
Jul 2019
Incident date
Jul 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11230541 at NHTSA →
SuspensionJun 2019 · ODI 11219535Details +

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.

Reported
Jun 2019
Incident date
Jun 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11219535 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJun 2019 · ODI 11217827Details +

TL* 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. *BF *TR

Reported
Jun 2019
Incident date
Mar 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11217827 at NHTSA →
SuspensionApr 2019 · ODI 11196773Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HAD DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LEAN TO THE LEFT, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SPRING BECAME FRACTURED FROM THE BEARING. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. *BF CONSUMER STATED PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE COIL SPRING ARE ENCLOSED FRONT LEFT.*JB

Reported
Apr 2019
Incident date
May 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11196773 at NHTSA →
SuspensionApr 2019 · ODI 11196482Details +

THE PARTICULARS: - BROUGHT MY VEHICLE INTO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP ON 25-JAN-2019 TO HAVE THEM HANDLE WORK RELATED TO THEIR AIR-BAG RECALL - NISSAN ALSO HAD A RECALL PROGRAM RELATIVE TO ITS FRONT-END SUSPENSION SPRINGS, HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/RCL/2015/RCLRPT-15V573-4667.PDF - ON 21-AUGUST-2018, ONE OF MY SUSPENSION COILS HAD COMPLETELY ERODED AND THE OTHER COIL WAS CLOSE TO FULLY ERODING. THANKFULLY, THE WORN-OUT COILS WERE NOTICED WHILE THE CAR WAS NOT ON ANY ROADWAY. - 8/21/2018 WAS A TUESDAY. MY SUPERVISOR WAS FINE IN ALLOWING ME TO WORK REMOTELY THEN WHILE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC MADE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS, RELATIVE TO NHTSA 15V-573. - WHEN I HAD SET UP MY APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP IN MID-DEC., 2018 (FOR 1/25/19), I WAS TOLD BY THE NISSAN ON-SITE REPRESENTATIVE THAT REIMBURSEMENT FOR MY UPFRONT EXPENSES TIED TO THE WORK ON THE SUSPENSION-COIL (NHTSA) RECALL SHOULD NOT BE A PROBLEM. IT WAS JUST HER LOCATION COULD NOT FACILITATE THE REIMBURSEMENT. FISCALS ARE HANDLED BY NISSAN'S CORPORATE OFFICE. - ON 25-JAN-2019, THE NISSAN MECHANICS TOOK PHOTOS OF THE NEW COILS, IN ORDER FOR THE NISSAN CORPORATE OFFICE TO HAVE THAT PROOF. - ALAS, AFTER A SERIES OF EMAILS (WHICH I ALL HAVE) AND PHONE CALLS WITH NISSAN'S CORPORATE OFFICE, THEY CHOSE TO DENY ME ANY REIMBURSEMENT FOR A MANUFACTURER DEFECT, PER NHTSA'S 15V-573. - SO, NISSAN'S DEFECT AND RECALL HAS ME OUT OF > $1,100, THUS COSTING ME FOR THEIR DEFECT! - THEIR INTERNAL CALL-CENTER, BASED IN 0NTARI0, CLOSED CASE ON 2/11/19, WHEN NISSAN'S CORPORATE OFFICE TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT MAKE REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DID NOT HAVE THE WORD, "COIL" WRITTEN ON THE WORK ORDER / RECEIPT! - NISSAN SENT ME, THE CUSTOMER, INTO MINION MODE WITH THEIR DEFECT. IT IS NOT EXISTING CAR OWNERS' FAULTS NISSAN CANNOT GET NEW OWNERS TO MAKE THEIR PAYMENTS! THIS FLEECING MUST NOT HAPPEN!

Reported
Apr 2019
Incident date
Feb 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11196482 at NHTSA →
SteeringMar 2019 · ODI 11192424 · crash · fireDetails +

TL* 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.

Reported
Mar 2019
Incident date
Mar 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash Fire
Open ODI 11192424 at NHTSA →
SeatsFeb 2019 · ODI 11174516Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEVER TO RECLINE THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK AND FORTH WAS FAULTY. THE SEAT WOULD RECLINE ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CHAMPION NISSAN (24111 CREEKSIDE RD, VALENCIA, CA 91355, (855) 995-7915), BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER DIRECTED THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE SEATS TWICE. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT THE SEATS, BUT THE LEVER MECHANISM THAT WAS FAULTY. THE CONTACT REQUESTED TO HAVE THE SEATS AND LEVER REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IT WOULD BE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.

Reported
Feb 2019
Incident date
Feb 2011
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11174516 at NHTSA →
Seat BeltsFeb 2019 · ODI 11173748 · crashDetails +

I HAD ON THE HEATER, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND MY CAR STARTED TO SHAKE THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL A LOUD POP SOUND AND THEN I SPAN OUT OF CONTROL INTO A DITCH. I WAS LIVING IN SACRAMENTO, CA ABOUT TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY TO PICK SOMEONE UP FROM THE AIRPORT. IT WAS RAINING, BUT NOT HARD AT ALL.

Reported
Feb 2019
Incident date
Mar 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 11173748 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemDec 2018 · ODI 11164012Details +

PRIOR TO BEING APART OF THE TAKATA INFLATOR RECALL, I DID NOT REALIZE THAT CITIZENS COULD REPORT ERRONEOUS AND DANGEROUS PART FAILURES IN THEIR AUTOMOBILES PRIOR TO A DANGEROUS INCIDENT. HAVING GONE THROUGH THE TAKATA RECALL, I AM NOW A MORE AWARE CONSUMER AND WANT TO REPORT AN INCIDENT INVOLVING FAILING DOOR ASSEMBLIES ON NISSAN VERSA HATCHBACK'S. THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED ON MY 2010 NISSAN VERSA HATCHBACK SEVERAL YEARS AFTER OWNERSHIP. IT IS UNCLEAR IF THIS HAPPENED DURING OR AFTER DRIVING, BUT IT WAS DISCOVERED WHEN THE CAR WAS STATIONARY. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY NISSAN THAT THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER FOR THE HATCH BACK DOOR IN THE REAR TO OPEN. THE UNLOCK SIGNAL EVEN WHEN THE DOORS ARE UNLOCKED IS NOT BEING SENT TO THE TAILGATE. A FAILURE TO DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE HIGH-QUALITY DOOR LATCH IS NOT A CONSUMER OR CUSTOMER ERROR. ADDITIONALLY, OTHER AUTO COMPANY'S LIKE FORD HAVE RECALLED THEIR DOOR ASSEMBLIES, BECAUSE ANY WEAKNESS IN A DOOR ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE THE DOOR TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING AND POSES A RISK TO THE PASSENGERS OR DRIVERS. FORD STATED THAT "SHOULD A CUSTOMER BE ABLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR WITH THESE CONDITIONS, THE DOOR MAY APPEAR CLOSED, BUT THE LATCH MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE THE DOOR STRIKER WITH THE POTENTIAL THAT THE DOOR COULD OPEN WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY." THE NHTSA NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THE NISSAN ACTUATOR ISSUE. IT IS A RISK FOR PEOPLE RIDING AND DRIVING NISSANS AND ALSO A LIABILITY TO THE COMPANY.

Reported
Dec 2018
Incident date
Dec 2015
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11164012 at NHTSA →
SteeringDec 2018 · ODI 11163886 · crashDetails +

STEERING WHEEL WOULD MOVE BUT THE WHEELS WOULD NOT THE BREAKS DON'T WORK EVEN IF REPLACED. CAR IS TOTALED NOW.JUST BECAUSE IT'S THERE ANYONE WOULD MOVE BUT THE TIRES WOULDN'T NOTHING ELSE WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. THE BREAKS ARE NEW. IT IS LIKE THE CARE JUST SHUT DOWN.

Reported
Dec 2018
Incident date
Dec 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 11163886 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemDec 2018 · ODI 11163622Details +

SENSOR IN FRONT TIRE (LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON) , ALSO ENGINE LIGHT WITH CODE P1421( COLD START CONTROL)

Reported
Dec 2018
Incident date
Dec 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11163622 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherOct 2018 · ODI 11140301Details +

FAN KNOB FOR AC/HEATER AT FIRST WOULD NOT MOVE THEN FELL OFF. MECHANIC SAID THAT THE CONNECTOR IN BACK OF CONTROL HEAD HAD MELTED. THEY SAID THEY WERE SURPRISED IT DIDN'T CATCH THE CAR ON FIRE. I HAD TAKEN THE CAR IN FOR NEW TIRES, TUNE UP, COOLANT FLUSH AND BECAUSE OF THE KNOB FALLING OFF.

Reported
Oct 2018
Incident date
Oct 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11140301 at NHTSA →
SteeringSep 2018 · ODI 11130863 · crash · 1 injuriesDetails +

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 ## *TT *DT *DT 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*JB

Reported
Sep 2018
Incident date
Sep 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash 1 injuries
Open ODI 11130863 at NHTSA →
Air BagsSep 2018 · ODI 11127981Details +

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.

Reported
Sep 2018
Incident date
Sep 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11127981 at NHTSA →
Air BagsSep 2018 · ODI 11123958Details +

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.

Reported
Sep 2018
Incident date
Aug 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11123958 at NHTSA →
Air BagsAug 2018 · ODI 11119128 · crash · 1 injuriesDetails +

2010 NISSAN VERSA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE CRASH. CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND SHOULD NOT BE ON THE ROAD. *LD THE CONSUMER STATEE THE VEHILE INVOLVED IN A CRASH IN WHICH THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JS

Reported
Aug 2018
Incident date
May 2013
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash 1 injuries
Open ODI 11119128 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJul 2018 · ODI 11113934Details +

TL* 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.

Reported
Jul 2018
Incident date
Jun 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11113934 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJul 2018 · ODI 11112713Details +

2010 NISSAN VERSA HATCHBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT DRIVER AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS

Reported
Jul 2018
Incident date
Jul 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11112713 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJul 2018 · ODI 11110768Details +

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN UNKNOWN MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ADDITIONALLY, 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 A LOCAL DEALER (NISSAN OF MOBILE, 1015 E INTERSTATE 65 SERVICE RD S, MOBILE, AL 36606, (251) 476-7800) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Reported
Jul 2018
Incident date
Dec 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11110768 at NHTSA →
StructureJun 2018 · ODI 11100383Details +

TAKATA RECALL MY HORN AND VISOR STOPPED WORKING OUT OF NOWHERE MY ACCESSORIES BREAK EASILY GAS TANK DOOR BROKE FOR NO REASON

Reported
Jun 2018
Incident date
Jun 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11100383 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherMay 2018 · ODI 11098335Details +

MY KEYLESS REMOTE WILL NOT OPEN OR UNLOCK THE TRUNK.

Reported
May 2018
Incident date
Dec 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11098335 at NHTSA →
Vehicle Speed ControlMay 2018 · ODI 11097163Details +

THE NISSAN VERSA IS AT 96000 MILES. THE FIRST 2 TIMES IT HAPPENS WAS ON THE STREET, TURNING FROM PARKING LOTS TO STREET. THE CAR EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCELERATE, FOR A SHORT MOMENT (ABOUT 2 SECONDS). THOSE 2 TIMES WAS 1 HOUR APART. THE NEXT TIMES THE INCIDENT HAPPENS WAS ON THE HIGHWAY. FROM THE STOP LIGHT TO ENTERING THE FREEWAY, WHICH NEEDS ACCELERATION. THE CAR EXPERIENCED A RAPID SHAKE, SUDDEN ACCELERATES.THE ACCELERATIONS HAPPENS VERY CLOSELY TO EACH OTHER, ONLY SECONDS APART, AND MORE NOTICEBLE. THE TACHOMETER SHAKES AROUND 2 TO 3. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN OFF THE FREEWAY AND BACK TO THE PARKING STRUCTURE. WHEN TRANSFERING, THE CAR STILL EXPERIENCED THE SUDDEN SHAKES AND ACCELERATION. IT HASN'T BEEN OPERATED SINCE THEN DUE TO SAFY CONCERNS.

Reported
May 2018
Incident date
May 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11097163 at NHTSA →
Air BagsMay 2018 · ODI 11097265Details +

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 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 VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VIVA NISSAN (1310 N ZARAGOZA RD, EL PASO, TX 79936, (915) 629-5500) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE AND A SECOND NOTICE WOULD BE SENT WHEN IT BECAME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Reported
May 2018
Incident date
Dec 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11097265 at NHTSA →

This page shows the latest 50 reports to keep it usable. The count above includes every complaint NHTSA has returned for this model year.

Recalls(8)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

Air BagsSep 2022 · 22E066000Details +

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback vehicles. Please see Nissan's recall report for the specific part numbers. These replacement inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

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Air BagsSep 2020 · 20V008000Details +

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.

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Air BagsOct 2018 · 18V044000Details +

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Versa Hatchback, and 2009-2011 Versa Sedan vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Nissan is recalling certain 2009-2010 Versa Hatchback, and Versa Sedan vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Nissan is also recalling certain 2009 Versa Hatchback and Versa Sedan vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

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EquipmentOct 2010 · 10V401000Details +

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.

Risk: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

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Suspension · 15V573000Details +

Nissan (Nissan North America, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Nissan Versa vehicles manufactured May 8, 2006, to November 12, 2012, that were sold or ever registered in the District of Columbia, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.

Risk: If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front coil springs, free of charge. The recall began on February 2, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

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Air Bags · 16V349000Details +

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2008 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

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Air Bags · 17V449000Details +

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and 2007-2012 Versa Hatchback vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver frontal air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to moderate absolute humidity, temperatures, and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the subject inflator with a new one manufactured by a different supplier, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

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Air Bags · 18V401000Details +

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles and 2011-2012 Nissan Versa hatchback vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Nissan is also recalling 2010-2011 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles and 2010-2012 Nissan Versa hatchback vehicles ever registered in the states of ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

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Investigations

2 NHTSA investigations on record

Investigations are agency reviews, not findings that a vehicle is defective.

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

Front Coil Spring Fracture

In a letter dated September 10,2015, Nissan North America,Inc. (Nissan) notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a safety defect that may result in coil spring fracture in approximately 218,019 model year (MY) 2007 through 2012 Nissan Versa vehiclesproduced from May 8, 2006 through November12, 2012 and originally sold or ever registered in the following 22 states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia and Wisconsin (NHTSA Recall 15V-573).Nissan indicated that the recalled vehicles may contain front coil springs that received inadequate phosphorous coating, have low residual stress, or a combination of both.Surface imperfections resulting from coil-to-coil contact when the spring is compressed may lead to crack initiation.Exposure of the surface imperfections to road salts, in regions with heavy use of road salts for snow and ice control, may promote crack propagation in the spring that could result in spring fracture.If the coil spring fractures it may puncture the front tire and possibly the brake line while driving, which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.ODI's analysis of complaints it has received from the public (VOQ's) and Nissan complaint data submitted in response to the information request letter for PE15-019 identified a total of 468 non-duplicative reports alleging coil spring fractures in the subject vehicles, including 142 VOQ's and 367 Nissan complaints (41 of the incidents reported to ODI were also reported to Nissan).While the recall region accounts for approximately 43 percent of vehicle sales, the analysis found that 94 percent of the complaints involved vehicles sold or operated in those states.Approximately 27 percent of the VOQ's reporting coil spring failures in the recalled states indicated that the failure resulted in a punctured tire.ODI also identified one complaint that alleged brake line damage from a failed spring.Nissan's recall will replace both coil springs free of charge.Based on Nissan's safety recall, this investigation is closed.The 142 VOQ's referenced in this resume are: 10236143, 10405369, 10443746, 10452956, 10491553, 10497737, 10503060, 10504557, 10512390, 10512975, 10514582, 10516024, 10516085, 10521216, 10522261, 10526334, 10533856, 10537404, 10537407, 10548678, 10552124, 10559853, 10562485, 10565283, 10572591, 10578519, 10583059, 10583154, 10583496, 10583673, 10584979, 10585327, 10585377, 10585751, 10586397, 10586444, 10587798, 10588347, 10588427, 10592366, 10592498, 10592780, 10593373, 10593621, 10595215, 10596802, 10598404, 10598877, 10606859, 10606998, 10610082, 10618059, 10640845, 10644269, 10645075, 10649515, 10653189, 10659632, 10662158, 10663102, 10667071, 10667845, 10669949, 10670829, 10671894, 10676522, 10680544, 10680740, 10682397, 10691419, 10692629, 10693347, 10694156, 10694420, 10701250, 10702765, 10703126, 10704658, 10705882, 10706351, 10711805, 10712045, 10712922, 10714243, 10715041, 10715175, 10716106, 10717254, 10717320, 10717403, 10717412, 10717489, 10717563, 10720958, 10721782, 10721824, 10722113, 10722459, 10722915, 10723873, 10723972, 10723973, 10724158, 10724899, 10725002, 10725328, 10725377, 10725542, 10726251, 10726736, 10726741, 10730138, 10730154, 10730342, 10731050, 10731692, 10731799, 10731901, 10732054, 10732062, 10733059, 10733144, 10733309, 10733349, 10733607, 10733781, 10733854, 10735347, 10735353, 10735606, 10736199, 10736227, 10743474, 10743634, 10743790, 10744

Crash-test ratings

2010 Nissan Versa 4-DR w/SAB NHTSA source

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Not rated
Frontal
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Side
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Rollover
Not rated

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Versa1.8L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive283430
Versa1.6L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive263429
Versa1.8L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive263128
Versa1.6L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive263328
Versa1.8L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive243227

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2010 Nissan Versa: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2010 Nissan Versa?

Owners filed 267 NHTSA complaints about the 2010 Nissan Versa. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.

What are the most common problems on the 2010 Nissan Versa?

The most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (45% of complaints) and suspension (25%).

How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Versa have?

8 recalls have been issued that affect the 2010 Nissan Versa, covering components such as air bags. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Nissan Versa get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Nissan Versa between 27 and 30 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.