2007 NISSAN VERSA

447 complaints filed with NHTSA.

447
Complaints
35
Crashes
10
Fires
26
Injuries
1
Deaths

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
AIR BAGS147
SUSPENSION45
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM27
STEERING19
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE17
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING14
UNKNOWN OR OTHER14
STRUCTURE:BODY13
SEAT BELTS11
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS10
WHEELS10
POWER TRAIN9
ENGINE9
SUSPENSION:FRONT8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE8

Recalls (9)

16V34900024/05/2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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, Mississ

17V44900017/07/2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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, temper

15V57300014/09/2015

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

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,

06V34800012/09/2006

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP IS MISSING PART OF THE REQUIRED BRAKE FLUID WARNING.

07V09400012/03/2007

SEAT BELTS

ON CERTAIN HATCHBACK VEHICLES, THE TERMINALS FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR HARNESS CONNECTOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY CAUSING THE OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

17V02800010/01/2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks 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

22E06600009/08/2022

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 2

20V00800009/01/2020

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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

18V45200006/07/2018

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2008 Nissan Versa sedan and Versa hatchback vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,

Recent Complaints

20221106CrashSEAT BELTS

Seatbelt on driver's side didn't lock. Seatbelt on passenger side did lock no one riding there. A deer jumped right in front of me going 55mph air came out but I didn't get any powder burns and seatbelt pulled all the way out. I'm a small woman lucky I didn't go through the windshield.

20221106CrashAIR BAGS

Seatbelt on driver's side didn't lock. Seatbelt on passenger side did lock no one riding there. A deer jumped right in front of me going 55mph air came out but I didn't get any powder burns and seatbelt pulled all the way out. I'm a small woman lucky I didn't go through the windshield.

20220815CrashSTEERING

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45-50 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact stated that he had to apply pressure to the steering wheel. As a result, the vehicle crashed into an impact attenuator. No injuries were sustained. No police report was filed. No medical attention was needed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was

Mileage: 180,000

20210917CrashAIR BAGS

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.

20210917CrashSTRUCTURE:BODY

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.

20210917CrashSTEERING

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.

20201004FireELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN SEPT.2006. NEVER HAVE HAD ANY PROBLEMS AND HAVE KEPT IT SERVICED, ON OCT 02, 2020 I WENT TO STORE AND BACK HOME ABOUT 8 MILES TOTAL, PARKED IN YARD, APPROX. 10 MINUTES LATER ALARM WENT OFF AND KEY FOB WOULD NOT DISSARM IT SO I OPENED THE HOOD AND THE WHOLE FIREWALL WAS ON FIRE, AND FLAMES BELLOWING FROM UNDERNEATH, I IMMEDIATELY RAN AND GOT A FIRE EXTINGUSHER ANDD COMPLETELY USED THE LARGE CANNISTER TO PUT FIRE OUT. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS AND VERY

Mileage: 221,000

20201004FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN SEPT.2006. NEVER HAVE HAD ANY PROBLEMS AND HAVE KEPT IT SERVICED, ON OCT 02, 2020 I WENT TO STORE AND BACK HOME ABOUT 8 MILES TOTAL, PARKED IN YARD, APPROX. 10 MINUTES LATER ALARM WENT OFF AND KEY FOB WOULD NOT DISSARM IT SO I OPENED THE HOOD AND THE WHOLE FIREWALL WAS ON FIRE, AND FLAMES BELLOWING FROM UNDERNEATH, I IMMEDIATELY RAN AND GOT A FIRE EXTINGUSHER ANDD COMPLETELY USED THE LARGE CANNISTER TO PUT FIRE OUT. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS AND VERY

Mileage: 221,000

20201004FireENGINE

I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN SEPT.2006. NEVER HAVE HAD ANY PROBLEMS AND HAVE KEPT IT SERVICED, ON OCT 02, 2020 I WENT TO STORE AND BACK HOME ABOUT 8 MILES TOTAL, PARKED IN YARD, APPROX. 10 MINUTES LATER ALARM WENT OFF AND KEY FOB WOULD NOT DISSARM IT SO I OPENED THE HOOD AND THE WHOLE FIREWALL WAS ON FIRE, AND FLAMES BELLOWING FROM UNDERNEATH, I IMMEDIATELY RAN AND GOT A FIRE EXTINGUSHER ANDD COMPLETELY USED THE LARGE CANNISTER TO PUT FIRE OUT. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS AND VERY

Mileage: 221,000

20180730FireENGINE

NO RECALL. SOMEHOW CAR ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, BUT THE HEAT ENGINE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON OR ANY WARNING LIGHTS. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND MY HORN STARTING GOING OFF. THE WHOLE ENGINE AND THEN FRONT PART OF THE CAR BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET, GOING STRAIGHT AT ABOUT 30 MPH.

Mileage: 67,000

20170602CrashAIR BAGS

I WAS SENT A LETTER SAYING IT WAS THE 2ND LETTER TO ME ABOUT A RECALL TO A CAR I OWNED BUT I ONLY RECEIVED THE ONE. I DON'T OWN THE CAR ANYMORE AND DIDN'T RECEIVE MY PROPER LOSS SETTLEMENT FROM MY INSURANCE SO I WOULD LIKE TO BE LEFT ALONE ON ANYTHING INVOLVING THIS VEHICLE.

20161101CrashAIR BAGS

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY WHEN IT UNEXPECTEDLY STARTED SHAKING AND SLIDING/SKIDDING FROM SIDE TO SIDE ENDING IN A CRASH. FURTHERMORE, MALFUNCTIONING AIRBAGS RESULTED IN SEVERE CUTS, BRUISES AND OTHER INJURIES TO FACE AND OTHER BODY PARTS.

Mileage: 55,000

20161101CrashSUSPENSION

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY WHEN IT UNEXPECTEDLY STARTED SHAKING AND SLIDING/SKIDDING FROM SIDE TO SIDE ENDING IN A CRASH. FURTHERMORE, MALFUNCTIONING AIRBAGS RESULTED IN SEVERE CUTS, BRUISES AND OTHER INJURIES TO FACE AND OTHER BODY PARTS.

Mileage: 55,000

20161101CrashWHEELS

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY WHEN IT UNEXPECTEDLY STARTED SHAKING AND SLIDING/SKIDDING FROM SIDE TO SIDE ENDING IN A CRASH. FURTHERMORE, MALFUNCTIONING AIRBAGS RESULTED IN SEVERE CUTS, BRUISES AND OTHER INJURIES TO FACE AND OTHER BODY PARTS.

Mileage: 55,000

20151222CrashSERVICE BRAKES

REPORTING AN ISSUE WITH THE 2007 NISSAN VERSA INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN DRIVING ON DRY ROADS AND BRAKING HARD, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, THEN RECOVER ITSELF AND HAVE ADEQUATE PRESSURE WITHIN ABOUT A MINUTE. CAR HAS BEEN REGULARLY SERVICED SINCE PURCHASE, INCLUDING ANNUAL BRAKE SERVICE. THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED TWICE IN THE CAR'S LIFETIME - THE FIRST TIME, THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE CAR OUT OF TRAFFIC WITHOUT ISSUE. FULL BRAKE SYSTEM WAS CHECKED OUT WITH NO ISSUES FOUN

Mileage: 124,274

20151125CrashFatalAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 (N/A) NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A THREE VEHICLE CRASH. THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED GLASS PARTICLES ENTERING THE FINGER, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. IN ADDITION, FOUR PASSENGERS SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES AND THE DRIVER IN THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF T

20141117CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING AN ONCOMING VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK WALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SPINE AND HEAD INJURIES AND MEMORY LOSS. THE SHATTERED GLASS CAUSED LACERATIONS THROUGHOUT HER ENTIRE BODY, ALL OF WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.

Mileage: 49,400

20120814FireENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT OBSERVED BLACK SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE POLICE WERE CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 75,000.

Mileage: 75,000

20120208CrashAIR BAGS

I WAS DRIVING ON FLORIDA TURNPIKE SOUTH BY EXIT 54 WHILE RAINING REALLY HARD, THE LANE I WAS HAD BRAND NEW ASPHALT AND MY CAR HYDROPLANNED AND HIT THE WALL REALLY HARD BY IT SELF THE SPUN AND HIT ANOTHER CAR HARD AT 40MPH THEN OTHER CARS HIT I HAD A TOTAL LOST AND MY AIRBAGS DID NOT WORK AT ALL. I AM 20 YEARS OLD MY DAUGHTER IS 4 I WAS COMING BACK FROM COLLEGE THANKS TO GOD MY DAUGHTER WASN'T IN THE CAR AND NOTHING HAPPENEND WITH US. *TR

20110824FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLE WAS LEFT IDLING IN DRIVEWAY. AFTER A FEW MINUTES A PASSERBY KNOCKED ON HOME DOOR TO ADVISE CAR WAS ON FIRE. FIRE DEPT RESPONDED BUT FIRE SMOTHERED. INSURANCE CLAIM WAS FILED. VALUE OF CLAIM DID NOT WARRANT HIRING ORIGIN AND CAUSE EXPERT HOWEVER PHOTOS SEEM TO SHOW FIRE ORIGINATING IN LEFT REAR INTERIOR POSSIBLY IN HEADLINER NEAR C PILLAR. DAMAGE SUGGEST WIRING DEFECT. VEHICLE HAD NO HISTORY OF COLLISION DAMAGE. VEHICLE HAD NO HISTORY OF WIRING REPAIR. *TR

Mileage: 92,000