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2011 Nissan VERSA: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

269 owner complaints analyzed

6 distinct recall campaigns

64,400 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2011 model year. Data updated: . 146 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 151 of 269 complaints (56.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Steering behavior2910.8%
Braking behavior114.1%
Electrical and battery issues62.2%
Transmission and shifting51.9%
Engine operation31.1%
Fuel system concerns31.1%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Air Bags
151
Suspension
44
Unknown Or Other
21
Steering
20
Electrical System
15
Engine
11
Power Train
8
Seat Belts
7
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Air Bags151
Suspension44
Unknown Or Other21
Steering20
Electrical System15
Engine11
Power Train8
Seat Belts7

Air Bags: 151; Suspension: 44; Unknown Or Other: 21; Steering: 20; Electrical System: 15; Engine: 11; Power Train: 8; Seat Belts: 7

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
23
25,000 to 49,999
25
50,000 to 74,999
42
75,000 to 99,999
23
100,000 to 149,999
22
150,000 and above
11
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00023
25,000 to 49,99925
50,000 to 74,99942
75,000 to 99,99923
100,000 to 149,99922
150,000 and above11

Under 25,000: 23; 25,000 to 49,999: 25; 50,000 to 74,999: 42; 75,000 to 99,999: 23; 100,000 to 149,999: 22; 150,000 and above: 11

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (42). 123 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2010
1
2011
4
2012
8
2013
7
2014
19
2015
22
2016
38
2017
93
2018
27
2019
15
2020
13
2021
4
2022
8
2023
2
2024
2
2025
4
2026
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20101
20114
20128
20137
201419
201522
201638
201793
201827
201915
202013
20214
20228
20232
20242
20254
20262

2010: 1; 2011: 4; 2012: 8; 2013: 7; 2014: 19; 2015: 22; 2016: 38; 2017: 93; 2018: 27; 2019: 15; 2020: 13; 2021: 4; 2022: 8; 2023: 2; 2024: 2; 2025: 4; 2026: 2

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 29 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10369443 · 2010-12-07 (December 7, 2010)

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE ROD FRACTURED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEEL BELT WAS VISIBLE ON BOTH FRONT TIRES. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BUT IT WAS RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE RENTAL COMPANY. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,386.

Owner-reported narrative. 4,386 miles reported. Look up ODI 10369443 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10398004 · 2011-04-27 (April 27, 2011)

I HAVE A MAJOR STEERING ISSUE WITH MY 2009 NISSAN VERSA SL. THE DEALERSHIP, SOUTHERN STATES NISSAN IN RALEIGH NC, HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE VEHICLE 4 TIMES, BUT HAS FAILED. WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS I EXPERIENCE CLUNKING, POPPING, AND VIBRATIONS AT LOW SPEEDS. THE SERVICE HAS NOT BEEN SATISFACTORY BECAUSE I HAVE ALREADY TAKEN THE CAR BACK ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. I HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH MY VERSA FOR MORE THAN A YEAR, AND I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VERSA MAKES A SLI…

Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10398004 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10413519 · 2011-07-19 (July 19, 2011)

NISSAN VERSA 1.6 BASE SEDAN, SPEEDOMETER PROBLEM. SHOWING A SPEED HIGHER THEN THE ACTUAL SO I AM GETTING MORE MILES THEN ACTUAL AND MIGHT RESULT IN THE EARLIER EXPIRATION OF WARRANTY. *KB

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Owner report 10421624 · 2011-08-26 (August 26, 2011)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WOULD SPORADICALLY RECLINE WITH FORCE AND WITHOUT ACTIVATION. THE CONTACT HAD RECENT BACK SURGERY AND WAS UNABLE TO DRIVER, THEREFORE HE HAD TO RISE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND WHENEVER THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR, IT WOULD CAUSE HORRENDOUS PAIN TO THE CONTACT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE PASSENGER SEAT HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUOUSLY RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND AUTHORIZED THE FIRST SEAT REPAIR BUT WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH ANY FURTH…

Owner-reported narrative. 3,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10421624 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10429877 · 2011-10-11 (October 11, 2011)

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT (WITH A HERTZ RENTAL CAR IN KAUAI HAWAII) AND SWITCHING BETWEEN HIGH BEAM AND LOW BEAM AND TRAVELING AT 40 MPH ALL THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF. THE STALK MOUNTED SWITCH CONTROLS BOTH HEADLIGHT ON/OFF (ROTARY MOTION) AND HIGH BEAM-LOW BEAM WITH BACK AND FORTH STALK MOTION. AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT AN HOUR AND SUCCESSFULLY USING THE HIGH-BEAM LOW BEAM SELECTOR OFTEN, ON THE NEXT CHANGE BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW BEAM THE ROTARY MOTION OF THE KNOB ALSO ENGAGED AND TURNED THE HEADLIGHTS OFF. I HAVE SIMILAR CONTROLS ON MY CAR AT H…

Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10429877 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10470827 · 2012-08-15 (August 15, 2012)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT WOULD RECLINE INDEPENDENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO OFFERED TO REPLACE THE SEAT. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10470827 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10475658 · 2012-09-17 (September 17, 2012)

BROUGHT THE CAR IN AUGUST 2011. AT EVERY SERVICE I WOULD REPORT OF KNOCKING NOISE AS IF THE CAR WAS IN NEED OF OIL. I WAS REPEATEDLY TOLD THAT THERE IS/WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. AGAIN IN AUGUST 2012; I COMPLAINED ABOUT THE NOISE ONE OF THE NEW TECH'S LOOKED AT THE CAR AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT MY ENGINE WAS GONE AND THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE IT WHICH THEY DID DO. THE ONLY THING I HAVE TO ASK SHOULD THE WARRANTY START OVER? *TR *JS

Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10475658 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10477261 · 2012-09-27 (September 27, 2012)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA WITH CONTINENTAL C0NTI PRO, SIZE P185/65R15, DOT#P5FP3RN TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR TIRE TREADS WERE WEARING DOWN PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES, WHO STATED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BUT AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION THEY DECIDED TO ROTATE THEM. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE VEHICLE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO OFFERED A PARTIAL REBATE TOWARDS THE COST OF THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE …

Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10477261 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

6 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

15V573000 · Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs

Reported: 2015-09-14 (September 14, 2015)

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.

Consequence: 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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16V349000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2016-05-24 (May 24, 2016)

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.

Consequence: 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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17V449000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2017-07-17 (July 17, 2017)

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.

Consequence: 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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18V044000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2018-01-10 (January 10, 2018)

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.

Consequence: 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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18V401000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2018-06-15 (June 15, 2018)

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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
20V008000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2020-01-09 (January 9, 2020)

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.

Consequence: 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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Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

269 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

54.3%Usable mileage146 / 269 records
100.0%Valid incident date269 / 269 records
100.0%Valid filing date269 / 269 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates269 / 269 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Air Bags
15156.1%
ODI 10566491 · 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK AND SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUFFERED NECK AND BACK PAINS AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER SUFFERED NECK PAINS. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED FROM THE SCENE TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN IN…

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16534.0%
ODI 10463653

I WAS GIVEN THIS CAR AS A RENTAL. I AM AN EXTREMELY SAFE DRIVER WITH A PERFECT DRIVING RECORD. WITHIN 7-8 MINUTES OF DRIVING THIS VEHICLE THERE WAS A CRASH! I DROVE IN ON THE SAME BUSY STREET THAT THE RENTAL CAR WAS LOCATED AND FROM THE STOP LIGHT THE CAR SWITCHED INTO GEAR AUTOMATICALLY AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. THIS CAUSE CAUSED ME TO HIT A CAR FROM BEHIND AND SINCE THE BRAKES WEREN'T WORKING I HYDROPLANED INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. ONLY ONE AIRBAG WAS DEPLOYED, THE ONE IN THE HORN..NOT ALL SIX. I SUFFERED A SEVERE CONCUSSIO…

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2210.8%
ODI 10499270 · 300 mi

WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND WHEN I PULLED INTO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME THAT THE WARNING LIGHT INDICATED THAT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM WAS OFF LINE. TODAY IS 2/19 AND THEY ARE STILL HAVING DIFFICULTY GETTING THE PART THAT IS LOCATED UNDER THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT INDICATED THE NUMBER OF FAILURES OF THIS PART MIGHT RESULT IN A RECALL. MY COMPANY HAS 15 OF THESE NEW VEHICLES THAT WE USE FOR OUR NURSES IN THE FIELD. MY VEHICLE IS THE ONLY ONE SO FAR TO HAVE AN ISSUE. ALL SAME MAKE AND MODEL AND YEAR. *TR

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2411.6%
ODI 10552056 · 250 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 250. UPDATED 12/30/13*CN

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2514.9%
ODI 10747968 · 95 mi

FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHTS UP WHEN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED BY AN ADULT, WHICH INDICATES THAT THE FRONT ADULT PASSENGER IS NOT PROTECTED BY THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WHILE TRAVELING ON STREETS AND HIGHWAYS AT NORMAL SPEEDS.

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2126.3%
ODI 10893138 · 9,050 mi

DRIVING ON A TWO LANE ROAD HEARD A POP, CAR SUDDEN PULL RIGHT FRONT END HITTING A DITCH ON THE SIDE OF ROAD FRONT END SLIDING DOWN IN THE DITCH COMING TO A STOP IN A VERTICAL POSITION. THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY.

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1524.2%
ODI 10971532

TAKATA RECALL

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1323.6%
ODI 11098180

AIRBAGS DID NOT INFLACT WHEN CAR HAD A HARD IMPACK HIT TO FRONT OF CAR. I WAS GOING 40MPH OR MORE WHEN A CAR COME INTO MY LINE. INODER TO AVOID THE HEAD ON COLISION I SHRIVED TO THE RIGHT AND HIT A IN GROUND BRICK THAT WERE BOUNDED INTO THE GROUND. THE FRONT END AND ENGINE WAS DAMAGE. THE CAR IS NOW AT COLOIAL COLISION. THIS A CONCERN TO ME THIS VELICAL NEEDS TO BE CHECKED OUT. I DONT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICAL AGAN.

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14.2%
ODI 11259121 · 5,472 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE, A LOUD THUMPING NOISE WAS HEARD UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,472.

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57.8%
ODI 11375757 · 3,180 mi

I HAD AN ACCIDENT WHERE I STRUCK A DEER. THE FLOOR AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND INJURED ME. MY LEG HAS A BAD HEMOTOMA FROM IT.

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412.9%
ODI 11398151 · 6,000 mi

WELL DRIVING I NOTICE A CAR WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS ON STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME NOT MOVING. QUICKLY GOING TO BRAKE.. I HAD NO BRAKES I PUSHED AGAIN AND TURNED RIGHT. ALMOST INCHES TO HITTING A GAS PUMP. THANKFULLY BUMPS AND BRUISES . I WAS RENTING THE VEHICLE FROM INDIANA DRIVING TO NEW HAMPSHIRE TO FLORIDA. I ALMOST LOST MY LIFE. I ALSO GOT CHARGED AN EXTRA RENTAL DAY SINCE I WAS TOLD TO AWAIT A CALL. I'M NOT SURE WHO'S AT FAULT WHETHER IT IS A MASTER CYLINDER PROBLEM OR BOLT IN STEERING. PLEASE HELP ME. I HAVE BEEN STUCK IN FLA NOT ABLE TO GET HOM…

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00.0%

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00.0%

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11.0%
ODI 11687989

My airbag light is on and the delear wont fix the issue

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Power Train
83.0%
ODI 10485006 · 97,000 mi

I HAD TO ATTEMPT A SUDDEN BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE MADE A WEIRD NOISE. THE VEHICLE THEN STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND STALLED. I CALLED AAA HAD IT TOWED TO TEMECULA CA TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND CHECKED. FOUND OUT THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND MY ENGINE. I HAVE A WARRANTY ON MY TRANSMISSION AND ITS COVERED. THE ENGINE IS NOT APPARENTLY. WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND IS WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT THE RECALL, NOW THEY REFUSE TO FIX MY CAR OR HELP. *TR

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16133.1%
ODI 10430483 · 78 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH APPROACHING A TRAFFIC SIGNAL WITH THE BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE JERKED WITH FORCE IN REVERSE FOR A FEW SECONDS. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED REPEATEDLY BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DIAGNOSED AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE DATA RECORDER WOULD BE USED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78.

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7235.3%
ODI 10567709 · 3,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED NORMALLY FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES BEFORE STALLING A SECOND TIME. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE DEFECT COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED AND NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION ERRONEOUSLY ENGAGED INTO NEUTRAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3000. *TR

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7938.2%
ODI 10553524 · 12 mi

WE RECENTLY (2 NOV) PURCHASED A 2014 NISSAN VERSA WITH THE 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION ,OUR PROBLEM IS WITH DOWN SHIFTING FROM 5TH TO 4TH . WHEN SHIFTING FROM 5TH TO 4TH THE SHIFTER WILL RANDOMLY LOCK UP AND YOU HAVE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PHYSICAL MOVE THE SHIFTER IN EVERY DIRECTION TILL YOU CAN SHIFT AGAIN OR IF YOU?RE LUCKY AS YOU?RE COASTING AND FIGHTING WITH THE SHIFTER IT POPS LOOSE AND YOU CAN SHIFT INTO A LOWER GEAR. IT SEEMS LIKE THE SHIFT LINKAGE LOCKS UP AND THE CAR WON?T GO FULLY INTO 4TH. MY WIFE HAS TAKEN OFF WORK TWICE A…

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4728.0%
ODI 10653727 · 8 mi

DELAYED ACCELERATION AND DELAYED DECELERATION. THROTTLE ALWAYS REACTS HALF-SECOND BEHIND PEDAL MOVEMENTS, CAUSING DIFFICULTY PULLING OUT FROM A STOP, AND SHIFTING GEARS, IN CAR WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THIS CAUSES CAR TO STALL REGULARLY WHEN PULLING OUT IN FIRST GEAR, RISKING TRAFFIC ACCIDENT!THIS ABUSES THE CLUTCH AND WELL MAKE IT WHERE INCORRECTLY AND WILL REQUIRE CLUTCH REPLACEMENT LONGER SOONER THEN EXPECTED LIFETIME. *TR

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1923.8%
ODI 10955911

BOUGHT THE 2016 VEHICLE OCTOBER 15, 2015. RIGHT AWAY NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFT NOT MOVING SMOOTHLY FROM GEAR TO GEAR. THE BRAKES GROANING/WHINING AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LOOSENING. CAR DRIFTING/PULLING RIGHT ON HIGHWAYS AND LEFT ON STREETS. RATTLING FROM UNDER CAR CARRIAGE. POPPING AND SQUEAKING ON RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. THE A/C STRAINING AND NOT COOLING CAR CABIN AS IT SHOULD AND THE A/C INTERIOR SWITCH NOT ENGAGING OR STAYING ENGAGED WHEN PUSHED. THUMPING/CLICKING SOUND HEARD WHEN BRAKING. AFTER NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS …

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914.5%
ODI 11154861 · 8,500 mi

WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE THE ENGINE STALLS OR LOSE POWER DURING ACCELERATION. TODAY 11/29/2018 IT WAS 28 DEGREES. I WARMED THE CAR UP FOR A FEW MINUTES BECAUSE OF THE STALLING PROBLEM. I WAS DRIVING ON THE STREET FOR TWO MILES WHEN I CAME TO A STOP SIGN. I PUT ON THE BRAKES AND THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN. THE CAR WAS STILL IN DRIVE. THERE WAS NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR WARNING PRIOR TO, DURING, OR AFTER THE TIME THE CAR SHUT DOWN. I HAD TO TURN THE IGNITION TO THE OFF POSITION. PUT THE CAR IN PARK. THEN CRANKED THE CAR BACK UP TO DRIVE OUT THE W…

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1018.2%
ODI 11175890 · 179 mi

I HAD ONLY HAD MY CAR FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS, WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD GOING ABOUT 40 MPH, AND IT COMPLETELY STALLED OUT ON ME. I WAS ABLE TO GUIDE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. TO MY ASTONISHMENT, IT TURNED OUT TO BE MY TRANSMISSION. THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THEY HAD TO PUT IN A WHOLE NEW TRANSMISSION. IT SCARES ME TO THINK WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF I HAD BEEN GOING FASTER, OR IF SOMEONE HAD CRASHED INTO THE BACK OF MY CAR. I LATER READ WHERE NISSAN HAD BEEN HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS FOR YEARS.

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1145.8%
ODI 11259121 · 5,472 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE, A LOUD THUMPING NOISE WAS HEARD UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,472.

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1625.0%
ODI 11375800 · 178 mi

ALREADY HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CAR JERKS AND SLOWS ME DOW AND THE STEERING HAS GOTTEN ALMOST UNMANAGEABLE IN LESS THAN 200 MILES. THE WHEELS ALREADY NEED ALIGNMENT AND I'VE HIT NO CURBS. THIS CAR IS ANOTHER DISASTER FROM NISSAN. THE CVT WAS A TERRIBLE THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO VEHICLES

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929.0%
ODI 11514275 · 21 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal from a stop sign, the vehicle started stalling. The contact stated the crash indicator warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21.

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735.0%
ODI 11549912

I've owned this car less than a month and this has happened to me twice. I start to drive the car and experience a severe loss of power. The accelerator is pushed to the floor and the car barely moves. This happened when I was attempting to pass another vehicle. Could have had disastrous consequences. No indication on the dashboard that anything is wrong. If this happened while trying to merge onto a highway the results could be catastrophic.

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1540.5%
ODI 11531028

The car lost power and would not go over 40 MPH. This made for a dangerous situation on the road. P2615-00 A Crankshaft Position Sensor code was thrown, but when I took it to the dealer they could not replicate the problem. I have video documentation of the problem I can provide. Since I posted my video, several other people have come forward with the same issue. It seems as if when the manual transmission version of this car is stalled or fails to start, it will throw this code and severely reduce the power. It seems to be a simple softwa…

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3435.4%
ODI 11552341

This vehicle came with a 5-speed manual transmission. I am still learning how to drive a stick shift well, and on my way home from the dealer there were several instances of me stalling the engine due to letting the clutch out too fast. In several of these cases, when I restarted the engine, it acted almost as if it were in limp mode, or if the clutch was slipping badly.

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433.3%
ODI 11645733

I had experienced a power loss. I could not go over 50 mph on the highway. I'm a new driver so I believe this was because I've been stalling it quite a bit and restarting the car.

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Suspension
4416.4%
ODI 10521938 · 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS ADVISED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE STRUT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. *TR

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265.3%
ODI 10505455

THE CAR IS SWAYING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY. THERE SEEMS TO BE ALOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. AND THE HANDLING APPEARS TO BE VERY LOOSE. THIS IS VERY DANGER AND COULD CAUSE ALOT OF ACCIDENTS. *TR

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62.9%
ODI 10515942 · 9,650 mi

THE CAR WANDERS WILDLY AT SPEEDS OF 55MPH + AND YOU ARE IN ANOTHER LANE IF THE WIND BLOWS. HAVE BROUGHT TO DEALER, HAD TIRES ROTATED, SUSPENSION CHECKED TIRE PSI MATCHING ETC. IT IS DESIGN FLAW WITH SOME COMPONENT, WHETHER IT BE THE CAR IS SIMPLY TOO LIGHT, OR THE SUSPENSION IS TOO SOFT ETC. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. I HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN PULLED OVER BY STATE TROOPERS FOR "EXCESSIVE WEAVING", WHEN IT WAS WINDY OUT. *TR

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52.4%
ODI 10808411 · 12,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FRONT END ISSUE WITH THE STEERING ON THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR OF THE SIDEWALLS OF THE TIRES WERE CUT AND THE FRONT END COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,500.

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74.2%
ODI 10779038 · 7,500 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS 65MPH AND OVER THE CAR SHIFTS RIGHT AND LEFT AS IF WIND IS BLOWING THE CAR ON BOTH SIDES. THE CAR IS BRAND NEW AND WAS PURCHASED WITH 10 MILES ON THE ODOMETER IN MAY OF 2015. THE DEALERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGED THIS PROBLEM AND NISSAN WAS CONTACTED BY ME AT THE REQUEST OF THE DEALERSHIP. NISSAN HAS INFORMED ME THAT THE PROBLEMS IS A NORMAL CONDITION FOR THIS MODEL AND THEREFORE NO FIX OR SOLUTION IS AVAILABLE. THE MAIN CONCERN IS THAT WHEN DRIVING AT OVER 65 MILES PER HOUR YOU HAVE TO FIGHT THE STEERING TO COMPENS…

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33.8%
ODI 11257255 · 30,000 mi

VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING JERKS CAR WHEN GETTING SPEED WHEN GOING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CAR WANDERS BACK AND FORTH HARD TO KEEP IT ON THE ROAD , CLUNKING NOISE COMES FROM CVT TRANSMISSION WHEN CHANGING GEARS ALSO PRODUCES SEVERE VIBRATIONS WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION GETTING WORSE AND WORSE HAVE BEEN HAVING THESE PROBLEMS SINCE I PURCHASED CAR 1 YEAR AGO AT 27,000 MILES NOW HAVE 70,000 MILES AND CAR IS NOT VERY SAFE TO BE ON THE ROAD I HAVE REPLACED STRUTS HUB BEARINGS CONTROL ARMS AND TIE ROD ENDS ALONG WITH MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS BUT T…

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34.8%
ODI 11298203 · 32,225 mi

WITH THE SEAT BELT ON PASSENGER SIDE LIGHT POPS ON STATING NOT CONNECT, MY TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING IT ALSO JUMPED IN DRIVE WHILE SITTING IN PARK, AN THERE WERE A RECALL ON THE SPRINGS WERE NOT FIXED. THIS VEHICLE IS THE ONLY ONE THAT I HAVE

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00.0%

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00.0%

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34.7%
ODI 11375800 · 178 mi

ALREADY HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CAR JERKS AND SLOWS ME DOW AND THE STEERING HAS GOTTEN ALMOST UNMANAGEABLE IN LESS THAN 200 MILES. THE WHEELS ALREADY NEED ALIGNMENT AND I'VE HIT NO CURBS. THIS CAR IS ANOTHER DISASTER FROM NISSAN. THE CVT WAS A TERRIBLE THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO VEHICLES

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13.2%
ODI 11714561

My 2021 Nissan Versa was struck at high speed while parked and required extensive repairs that exceeded the vehicle’s value. After the repairs, the transmission began acting erratically. The car shudders, hesitates, and feels unstable while driving. Acceleration is unpredictable and the vehicle does not feel safe or reliable. These issues were not present before the collision and have continued to worsen. I have children and do not feel it is safe to operate this vehicle, so it is currently parked.

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00.0%

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00.0%

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11.0%
ODI 11653227

Rod, piston breaks and punctures tire after losing ability to steer, accelerate, brake. MANUFACTURER DEFECT/RECALL on stated parts not revealed until after car crashed. No test drive given. Car began experiencing horrible loud banging noise immediately after leaving dealership. WAS NOT OFFERED TO TEST DRIVE. Took to dealer next day to check problem (noise) and was told NOTHING IS WRONG after taking to dealer. On way home, experienced erratic steering, unable to keep stable on highway. Rounded corner and the automobile completely failed …

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00.0%

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Engine
114.1%
ODI 10475658 · 35,000 mi

BROUGHT THE CAR IN AUGUST 2011. AT EVERY SERVICE I WOULD REPORT OF KNOCKING NOISE AS IF THE CAR WAS IN NEED OF OIL. I WAS REPEATEDLY TOLD THAT THERE IS/WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. AGAIN IN AUGUST 2012; I COMPLAINED ABOUT THE NOISE ONE OF THE NEW TECH'S LOOKED AT THE CAR AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT MY ENGINE WAS GONE AND THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE IT WHICH THEY DID DO. THE ONLY THING I HAVE TO ASK SHOULD THE WARRANTY START OVER? *TR *JS

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5010.3%
ODI 10492923 · 8,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED CAUSING THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES TO DEACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A POLE. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND CHEST INJURIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER PRIOR TO THE CRASH TO DIAGNOSE THE STALLING BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.

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2612.7%
ODI 10526336 · 7,300 mi

AT ABOUT 7:10AM ON JULY 18, 2013, I STARTED THE CAR AND A BAD NOISE CAME FROM ENGINE. I POOPED THE HOOD AND LOOKED BUT FOUND NOTHING VISUALLY. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER THE NEXT MORNING AND THEY HAD TO KEEP IT OVERNIGHT. THREE MASTER MECHANIC'S VERIFIED THE NOISE AND STATED THEY HAVE NEVER HERD THIS BEFORE AND HAD NO CLUE WHAT WAS WRONG. IT SOUNDS AS IF A BALL BEARING IS LOOSE IN THE TOP PART OF THE MOTOR AND BOUNCING AROUND. WHAT IS ODD, IS THAT THE NOISE WILL GO AWAY ONCE THE MOTOR IS WARMED UP. NOW THE DEALER IS SAYING NOTHING IS WRONG!!…

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3717.9%
ODI 10564209 · 12,000 mi

THE CAR IS SLOW TO HEAT UP AND AFTER DRIVING ABOUT SIX TO FIFTEEN MILES THE TEMPERATURE DROPS TO A VERY LOW LEVEL. SOMETIME THE TEMPERATURE IS SO LOW THAT IT DOES NOT SHOW UP ON THE DASH GAUGE. THIS CONDITION IS MOST PREVALENT WHEN THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE IS LOW. THIS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD. *TR

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2615.5%
ODI 10725449 · 534 mi

I WAS COMING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AT 5-10 MPH AND THE CAR ACCELERATED WITHOUT ME PUTTING MY FOOT ON THE GAS. IT WAS NOT A HUGE ACCELERATION BUT I STILL HAVE CONCERNS.

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1012.5%
ODI 11133600 · 51,000 mi

CAR SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND IT'S BECOMING UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

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812.9%
ODI 11154861 · 8,500 mi

WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE THE ENGINE STALLS OR LOSE POWER DURING ACCELERATION. TODAY 11/29/2018 IT WAS 28 DEGREES. I WARMED THE CAR UP FOR A FEW MINUTES BECAUSE OF THE STALLING PROBLEM. I WAS DRIVING ON THE STREET FOR TWO MILES WHEN I CAME TO A STOP SIGN. I PUT ON THE BRAKES AND THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN. THE CAR WAS STILL IN DRIVE. THERE WAS NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR WARNING PRIOR TO, DURING, OR AFTER THE TIME THE CAR SHUT DOWN. I HAD TO TURN THE IGNITION TO THE OFF POSITION. PUT THE CAR IN PARK. THEN CRANKED THE CAR BACK UP TO DRIVE OUT THE W…

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1425.5%
ODI 11121096 · 9,000 mi

MY CAR WILL TURN OFF COMPLETELY WHILE I'M DRIVING. IT IS VERY UNSAFE, I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW AND DON'T KNOW WHY IT'S HAPPENING. HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES NOW.

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312.5%
ODI 11546192

While my car is in Drive, every so often the car will die and cut out power steering and the brake light will go on. The check engine light is on but the code is not reading properly.

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1421.9%
ODI 11396869

THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT WILL NOT START, IT WILL NOT TURN ON. NONE OF MY LIGHTS HAVE BEEN LEFT ON, NOTHING HAS BEEN PLUGGED IN. THE FIRST TIME I HAD IT JUMPED IT STARTED AND TURNED ON. THE BELT WAS MAKING A HIGH PITCHED SQUEALING NOISE. AFTER IT WAS INITIALLY JUMPED AND AFTER IT WAS ON & DROVE AROUND & PUT BACK IN PARK AND TURNED BACK OFF. IT NO LONGER WOULD START. I HAVE TRIED TO HAVE IT JUMPED AGAIN & IT WOULD NOT JUMP. I AM CONCERNED WITH THE ENGINE AND FUEL SYSTEM. WHEN I'VE TRIED TO TURN IT ON AND IT WOULDN'T IT MADE SORT OF LIKE A G…

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516.1%
ODI 11425340

Car is still pretty new (less than 6,000 miles) and it is experiencing a loss of coolant. It was near the "max" mark on the reservoir when purchased brand new and now it is riding on the "min" mark. I have been checking my fluids and such occasionally since the day I bought it and have watched it progressively go lower. In comparison, I have a 20-year-old pickup truck that I personally replaced a head gasket on over a year ago and it holds coolant better than this brand new Versa. Wouldn't be surprised if other new Versa owners are experiencing…

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630.0%
ODI 11514801

This manual car puts itself into limp mode any time the engine is killed (If you drop the clutch too quickly because it is a manual transmission) while driving it. Once it is in limp mode (restricted speed and power to protect the engine) it must be pulled over and turned off for at least 15 seconds before restarting the vehicle to reset the computer and get it out of limp mode. This is a huge safety hazard in traffic, on a hill, on a freeway on ramp or many other places. This car has put itself in limp mode when it died from dropping the clut…

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2362.2%
ODI 11531028

The car lost power and would not go over 40 MPH. This made for a dangerous situation on the road. P2615-00 A Crankshaft Position Sensor code was thrown, but when I took it to the dealer they could not replicate the problem. I have video documentation of the problem I can provide. Since I posted my video, several other people have come forward with the same issue. It seems as if when the manual transmission version of this car is stalled or fails to start, it will throw this code and severely reduce the power. It seems to be a simple softwa…

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5355.2%
ODI 11552341

This vehicle came with a 5-speed manual transmission. I am still learning how to drive a stick shift well, and on my way home from the dealer there were several instances of me stalling the engine due to letting the clutch out too fast. In several of these cases, when I restarted the engine, it acted almost as if it were in limp mode, or if the clutch was slipping badly.

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325.0%
ODI 11645733

I had experienced a power loss. I could not go over 50 mph on the highway. I'm a new driver so I believe this was because I've been stalling it quite a bit and restarting the car.

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Unknown Or Other
217.8%
ODI 10732054 · 52,598 mi

WHILE GARDENING OUTSIDE, WE HEARD A LOUD SOUND. THERE UNDER MY CAR WAS A PIECE OF MY CAR'S COIL SPRING, IT JUST CRACKED SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY.

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5110.5%
ODI 10758676 · 66,562 mi

THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. THERE IS HESITATION BETWEEN 20-30 MPH. I HAD A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED AND WAS TOLD: SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION, PART NUMBER: 31036-3AA6B, DTC: P0740, DETAILED INFO: TORQUE CONVERTER

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3316.2%
ODI 10735428 · 39,801 mi

HOOD LATCH FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT ABOUT 70 MPH. THE HOOD FLEW UP INTO WINDSHIELD BLOCKING ALL VISION AND DAMAGING THE HOOD, THE ROOF, THE SIDE PANELS NEAR THE HOOD ANCHORS AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD.

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3215.5%
ODI 10608863

THERE IS NO TRUNK RELEASE INSIDE THE CAR'S CAB! NO BUTTON OR PULL LEVER ONLY WAY IN IS WITH THE KEY. WHAT IF A SMALL CHILD SHUT THE TRUNK AND WAS NOT ABLE TO COMPREHEND THE LEVER INSIDE THE TRUNK? VERY VERY DANGEROUS FOR ANYONE WHO MAY DRIVE THIS CAR EVEN A LOCKSMITH HAD TO COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLE THE BACK SEAT OF THE CAR TO GAIN ENTRY. THIS IS NO WAY ACCEPTABLE AND I WILL NEVER DRIVE/OWN ANY CAR THAT DOES NOT HAVE TRUNK SWITCH/BUTTON/LEVER EVER AGAIN! I CANNOT PUT IN WORDS HOW DISAPPOINTED I AM WITH THE PERSON WHO PASSED A VEHICLE WITH THE ONLY…

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2615.5%
ODI 10725449 · 534 mi

I WAS COMING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AT 5-10 MPH AND THE CAR ACCELERATED WITHOUT ME PUTTING MY FOOT ON THE GAS. IT WAS NOT A HUGE ACCELERATION BUT I STILL HAVE CONCERNS.

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1620.0%
ODI 10893138 · 9,050 mi

DRIVING ON A TWO LANE ROAD HEARD A POP, CAR SUDDEN PULL RIGHT FRONT END HITTING A DITCH ON THE SIDE OF ROAD FRONT END SLIDING DOWN IN THE DITCH COMING TO A STOP IN A VERTICAL POSITION. THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY.

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1219.4%
ODI 11048808 · 235 mi

WHEN ENGINE IS COLD AND THEN STARTED. AIR CONDITIONER MAKING METAL SCRAPING OR COMPRESSOR MAKING SCRATCHING SOUND. METAL AGAINST METAL

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1323.6%
ODI 11130038 · 7,200 mi

I WAS PERFORMING A MONTHLY INSPECTION UNDERNEATH MY 2018 NISSAN VERSA IN AUGUST 2018 TO INSURE THERE WAS NOT ANY VISIBLE LEAKS. UPON MY INSPECTION I OBSERVED WHAT APPEARED TO BE A SMALL AMOUNT OF OIL LOCATED ON THE AREA WHERE THE ENGINE MEETS THE TRANSMISSION. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON 8-30-2018. UPON THEIR INSPECTION THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED IT WAS "NORMAL" FOR THIS AREA TO SEEP / LEAK OIL EVEN ON NEW CARS. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FURTHER STATED NISSAN WOULD NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY UNLESS THE OIL…

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312.5%
ODI 11390620 · 10,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2019 NISSAN VERSA JUNE OF 2020 WITH ONLY 9,000 MILES ON IT FROM A LICENSED DEALER. AUGUST OF 2020, WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED BETWEEN GEAR 4/5, ALL OF MY ELECTRIC WAS LOST(TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY, INTERIOR/DASH LIGHTS) ABOUT 2 SECONDS LATER ALL LIGHTS RETURNED. THIS OCCURRED AGAIN IN OCTOBER OF 2020. SAME CONDITIONS. THERE WERE NO OTHER ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE, NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS, NOTHING. THEN AGAIN IN DECEMBER OF 2020, SAME ISSUE. SINCE DECEMBER, I NOTICED MY VEHICLE HESITATING MORE AND MORE TO TURN THE ENGINE ON WHEN STARTING. F…

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1421.9%
ODI 11431569

Natural wind and/or velocity from surrounding moving vehicles, and/or speeds above 55mph forces random uncontrollable car movement, at times forcing the car to cross lane markers. I do not feel safe driving on the freeway, highway, or two way streets.

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516.1%
ODI 11454792

The shape of the driver’s armrest is sharply pointed at front of it. While leaning over to pick something up from passenger side, front of armrest lodged between my ribs and I felt something physically pop. Excruciating pain was caused to point of feeling nauseous. Nearly three weeks later, I’m still sore in the spot where the armrest stabbed me.

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420.0%
ODI 11521190

I was driving and the car suddenly stopped by itself and I didn't have any obstacle in front of me. After that, I guess is the Parking Collision Warning light turned on, and I heard a beep with no reason.

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924.3%
ODI 11518555

Driver side visor sometimes falls straight down. In this position, it is not possible to drive safely. When the visor will not hold its position, a person is forced to put the visor against the Driver side window. That might be fine out on the open highway, but it is not safe for driving around city streets. There has been low usage of this visor since this vehicle rolled off the dealer lot 4 months ago. The dealer claims outside use caused the visor to be inoperable. I believe it is more a matter of it being defective.

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1616.7%
ODI 11552341

This vehicle came with a 5-speed manual transmission. I am still learning how to drive a stick shift well, and on my way home from the dealer there were several instances of me stalling the engine due to letting the clutch out too fast. In several of these cases, when I restarted the engine, it acted almost as if it were in limp mode, or if the clutch was slipping badly.

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Electrical System
155.6%
ODI 10429877 · 12,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT (WITH A HERTZ RENTAL CAR IN KAUAI HAWAII) AND SWITCHING BETWEEN HIGH BEAM AND LOW BEAM AND TRAVELING AT 40 MPH ALL THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF. THE STALK MOUNTED SWITCH CONTROLS BOTH HEADLIGHT ON/OFF (ROTARY MOTION) AND HIGH BEAM-LOW BEAM WITH BACK AND FORTH STALK MOTION. AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT AN HOUR AND SUCCESSFULLY USING THE HIGH-BEAM LOW BEAM SELECTOR OFTEN, ON THE NEXT CHANGE BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW BEAM THE ROTARY MOTION OF THE KNOB ALSO ENGAGED AND TURNED THE HEADLIGHTS OFF. I HAVE SIMILAR CONTROLS ON MY CAR AT H…

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306.2%
ODI 10454123

2012 NISSAN VERSA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL ISSUES WITH VEHICLE AND QUALITY *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEFROSTER WAS A MAJOR CONCERN. IN ORDER TO TURN ON THE DEFROSTER, HE MUST TURN THE KNOB TO DEFROST, BUT ALSO SLIDE THE HORIZONTAL SWITCH UNDERNEATH THE DASH TO DEFROST AS WELL. THEN, HE HAD TO TURN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE VENTS TOWARD THE GLASS, ALL WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE DEFROSTER WORKED FAIR AT BEST. IT ONLY ELIMINATED ABOUT HALF THE FOG ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND NONE ON THE REAR WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOWS.…

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125.9%
ODI 10504428 · 15 mi

THE TURN SIGNAL CLICKING SOUND IS NOT LOUD ENOUGH WHEN THE AUTO IS BEING OPERATED DEALER'S SERVICE PEOPLE CAN'T MAKE THE CLICKER LOUDER OR GET A PART TO FIX THIS PROBLEM MANUFACTURER'S PEOPLE TELL US THAT THE PART IS AS DESIGNED WE CONTEND THAT THE CLICKER NOT BEING LOUD ENOUGH COULD CAUSE US TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

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167.7%
ODI 10626979 · 10,100 mi

I WAS GOING TO PICK UP ONE OF MY KIDS AND ALL THE LIGHTS CAME ON. THE BRAKES, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, AND THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT WORK. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THE PICK IT UP AND DID A 24 POINT CHECK UP. THE SERVICE AGENT TOLD ME ON THE PHONE THAT THEY CALLED NISSAN AND THEY DID A COMPLETE RESET OF THE SYSTEM. WHEN I PICK IT UP THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WAS NO WHERE TO BE FOUND. I HAD SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT HE TOLD ME, BUT HE WASN'T AVAILABLE. IN MY PAPER WORK ALL THEY PUT WAS THAT THEY DID A 24 POINT CHECK UP AND NOTHING WAS FOUND. …

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1710.1%
ODI 11004876

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, MY CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN STALLED TO THE POINT WHERE I COULD NOT STEER, PRESS ON THE GAS OR THE BRAKE. I HAD TO TURN MY CAR COMPLETELY OFF AND BACK ON IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY IN ORDER FOR THE CAR TO WORK AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED THREE TIMES IN A SPAN OF A MILE BEFORE I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY. I FELT UNSAFE IN MY VEHICLE DUE TO THE FACT THAT I WAS ON THE FREEWAY IN TRAFFIC AND COULD NOT MOVE MY OWN CAR.

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78.8%
ODI 10955911

BOUGHT THE 2016 VEHICLE OCTOBER 15, 2015. RIGHT AWAY NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFT NOT MOVING SMOOTHLY FROM GEAR TO GEAR. THE BRAKES GROANING/WHINING AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LOOSENING. CAR DRIFTING/PULLING RIGHT ON HIGHWAYS AND LEFT ON STREETS. RATTLING FROM UNDER CAR CARRIAGE. POPPING AND SQUEAKING ON RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. THE A/C STRAINING AND NOT COOLING CAR CABIN AS IT SHOULD AND THE A/C INTERIOR SWITCH NOT ENGAGING OR STAYING ENGAGED WHEN PUSHED. THUMPING/CLICKING SOUND HEARD WHEN BRAKING. AFTER NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS …

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1117.7%
ODI 11222334 · 40,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH RANDOMLY

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1629.1%
ODI 11057509

BACKUP CAMERA IS NOT STANDARD IN THIS VEHICLE. YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE HIGHEST TRIM LEVEL TO GET ONE. THIS IS AGAINST THE 2018 REGULATIONS.

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520.8%
ODI 11390513 · 15,500 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING ON MINOR ICY OR SNOWY ROADS (NOT EXTREMELY SLICK) WHEN I DEPRESS THE BRAKES THE CAR DOES NOT STOP OR SLOW. I HEAR A RATTLLING NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR THAT I AM TOLD IS THE VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEM ENGAGING. I PRESS DOWN ON THE BRAKE AND THE RATTLLING CONTINUES BUT THE CAR DOES NOT SLOW OR STOP. I HAVE NARROWLY MISSED HAVING TWO SERIOUS ACCIDENTS WHEN I HAD TO PULL OF THE ROAD OR INTO ANOTHER LANE TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS NOT FOLLOWING CLOSELY, THE CAR FAILED TO BRAKE ON E…

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1218.8%
ODI 11342177 · 300 mi

THE SCREEN FOR THE RADIO WON'T TURN ON SOMETIMES WHEN THE CAR IS ON. I HAVE TO DRIVE A COUPLE MILES BEFORE IT WORKS LEAVING ME WITHOUT GPS AND RADIO. ITS HAPPENED ABOUT A DOZEN TIMES SINCE OWNERSHIP.

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516.1%
ODI 11552115

First the furl gage reads the wrong amount I filled up and the gauge never changed. The radio which is a known problem cuts in and out or just stops working

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315.0%
ODI 11557791

On two separate occasions while driving at night two weeks apart, the car dash lights went out, power dropped real quickly, steering became hard. Barely got off overpass and road to safety. Turned the car off. Waited approximately 5 minutes and car restarted and was fine for two weeks. On second time had the car towed to Fred Haas Nissan. They could not reproduce problem and found no codes. Will have to chance driving until happens again. Very dangerous as I would have been hit if not for no traffic. In December 2022 had minor bumper coll…

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718.9%
ODI 11531028

The car lost power and would not go over 40 MPH. This made for a dangerous situation on the road. P2615-00 A Crankshaft Position Sensor code was thrown, but when I took it to the dealer they could not replicate the problem. I have video documentation of the problem I can provide. Since I posted my video, several other people have come forward with the same issue. It seems as if when the manual transmission version of this car is stalled or fails to start, it will throw this code and severely reduce the power. It seems to be a simple softwa…

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1616.7%
ODI 11552937

Power loss P2615

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18.3%
ODI 11728055

Vehicle engine and all electrical shut-off, at intersection of XXX. in [XXX] on February 4th (on or before 6:57 AM MST) where the hazard lights failed to come on. My further answers to the questions above as [jhh]answer[/jhh]: What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? [jhh]The engine, and all electrical, lost power, including the hazard lights. The rental car company has possession, I do not know if they will allow a safety inspection, or not.[/jhh] How was your safety or the safety…

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Steering
207.4%
ODI 10369443 · 4,386 mi

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE ROD FRACTURED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEEL BELT WAS VISIBLE ON BOTH FRONT TIRES. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BUT IT WAS RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE RENTAL COMPANY. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,386.

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244.9%
ODI 10454011 · 10 mi

THE CAR SEEMS TO HAVE VERY LOOSE STEERING OR IS REALLY OUT OF ALIGNMENT. FEELS LIKE I AM BEING BUFFETED BY A STRONG WIND. THE STEERING WHEEL DOESN'T MOVE, BUT THE CAR PULLS LEFT AND RIGHT. ESPECIALLY AT HIGHER SPEEDS, IT IS A STRUGGLE TO KEEP IN THE LANE. DIFFERENT ROAD SURFACES ADD TO THE MOVEMENT. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE IS NO PROBLEM. *TR

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83.9%
ODI 10509238 · 115 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WANDER OUT OF THE LANE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TWO TIMES FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A PROBLEM AND INFORMED THAT BOTH FRONT AND REAR WHEELS WERE CORRECTLY ALIGNED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER TRAVELING 60 MPH AND ABOVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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104.8%
ODI 10554240 · 350 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I FOUND THAT THE CAR WOULD MOVE SIDEWAYS 1 AND A HALF FEET ON A NON WINDY DAY. WHEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND YOU ARE ON CONCRETE THE CAR TRACKS 1.5 FEET SIDEWAYS RIGHT OR LEFT. WHEN DRIVING ON A DAY WHEN THE WIND IS 30MPH YOU GET 3 TO 4 FEET DRIFT RIGHT OR LEFT. TAKING THE CAR TO NISSAN FOR REPAIR THEY FOUND THAT YES IT DID DRIFT AND BLAMED IT ON THE ROAD AND THAT NISSAN HAD ON FIX. I DO HAVE 2 OTHER CARS WHICH HAVE THE SAME SIZE TIRES THAT DO NOT DO THE CHANGE LANE ACTION THAT IS WITH THIS CAR IS DOING. OTH…

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2011.9%
ODI 10726868 · 1,053 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO REMAIN STEADY AND VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY ADJUSTED THE SUSPENSION AND ROTATED THE TIRES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,053.

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78.8%
ODI 10899854 · 121 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2016 NISSAN VERSA AND WHEN I DRIVE IT, IT VEERS TO THE LEFT WHICH IS A MATTER OF SAFETY FOR MY FAMILY.. TOOK IT IN TO SERVICE DEPT AND THEY DID AN ALIGNMENT BUT IT IS STILL HAPPENING...I AM RE-THINKING MY DECISION ABOUT THIS CAR BECAUSE I REFUSED TO DRIVE A UNSAFE VEHICLE.

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34.8%
ODI 11182486 · 36,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH, AN ONCOMING VEHICLE CUT ACROSS IN FRONT OF HER VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A SIGN POST, RAN OFF OF THE ROADWAY, AND ENDED UP IN A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BRUISED LOWER BACK, SEVERAL SCRAPES AND CONTUSIONS, AND A SLIGHT BURN TO THE LEFT ARM FROM THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED …

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23.6%
ODI 11207748 · 12,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND IGNITION SWITCH WOULDN'T MOVE.

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28.3%
ODI 11279521 · 20,000 mi

STEERING CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. LETTER REGARDING THE MALFUNCTIONING OF GEAR SHIFTS, TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH DAMAGED BY 5 SPEED MANUAL NISSAN TRANSMISSION AND STOPPED MY ABILITY TO SHIFT GEARS FROM 5. NO GEARS WORKED I WAS TRAVELING ON ARIZONA HWY 60 WITH CARS GOING 75 MILES AN HOUR. I WAS HEADED WEST TO PHOENIX FOR 17 HWY AND I WAS BETWEEN EXITS 152 AND 153 THAT IS WHERE HIGHWAY PATROL WHEN THEY ARRIVED COULD STOP TRAFFIC AND USE THEIR VEHICLE TO PUSH MINE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAD BEEN DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE AND CARS OR TRUCKS COULD HAVE…

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11.6%
ODI 11375800 · 178 mi

ALREADY HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CAR JERKS AND SLOWS ME DOW AND THE STEERING HAS GOTTEN ALMOST UNMANAGEABLE IN LESS THAN 200 MILES. THE WHEELS ALREADY NEED ALIGNMENT AND I'VE HIT NO CURBS. THIS CAR IS ANOTHER DISASTER FROM NISSAN. THE CVT WAS A TERRIBLE THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO VEHICLES

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412.9%
ODI 11398151 · 6,000 mi

WELL DRIVING I NOTICE A CAR WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS ON STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME NOT MOVING. QUICKLY GOING TO BRAKE.. I HAD NO BRAKES I PUSHED AGAIN AND TURNED RIGHT. ALMOST INCHES TO HITTING A GAS PUMP. THANKFULLY BUMPS AND BRUISES . I WAS RENTING THE VEHICLE FROM INDIANA DRIVING TO NEW HAMPSHIRE TO FLORIDA. I ALMOST LOST MY LIFE. I ALSO GOT CHARGED AN EXTRA RENTAL DAY SINCE I WAS TOLD TO AWAIT A CALL. I'M NOT SURE WHO'S AT FAULT WHETHER IT IS A MASTER CYLINDER PROBLEM OR BOLT IN STEERING. PLEASE HELP ME. I HAVE BEEN STUCK IN FLA NOT ABLE TO GET HOM…

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00.0%

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00.0%

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11.0%
ODI 11653227

Rod, piston breaks and punctures tire after losing ability to steer, accelerate, brake. MANUFACTURER DEFECT/RECALL on stated parts not revealed until after car crashed. No test drive given. Car began experiencing horrible loud banging noise immediately after leaving dealership. WAS NOT OFFERED TO TEST DRIVE. Took to dealer next day to check problem (noise) and was told NOTHING IS WRONG after taking to dealer. On way home, experienced erratic steering, unable to keep stable on highway. Rounded corner and the automobile completely failed …

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18.3%
ODI 11711679

Vehicle: 2025 Nissan Versa Mileage: 276 Date: 01/17/26 Location: my home in Winston salem nc Warning lights: None observed / Unknown While reversing to park, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering and braking assistance at the same time. The steering became extremely hard to turn, and the brakes did not stop the vehicle. I lost control, and the car continued rolling backward, resulting in a collision with another parked vehicle. After the vehicle stopped, I shifted into Park and the engine shut off. When I attempted to restart, the vehicle …

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Vehicle Speed Control
31.1%
ODI 10413519

NISSAN VERSA 1.6 BASE SEDAN, SPEEDOMETER PROBLEM. SHOWING A SPEED HIGHER THEN THE ACTUAL SO I AM GETTING MORE MILES THEN ACTUAL AND MIGHT RESULT IN THE EARLIER EXPIRATION OF WARRANTY. *KB

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326.6%
ODI 10428730 · 1 mi

THE NISSAN DEALERS SAY THAT THE CHANGE OF SPEED IN THIS CAR CANNOT BE FELT, AND SO DOES THE TV COMMERCIAL. IT ISN'T TRUE. IT IS A DANGER IN THE STREETS. EVERYTIME I GO TO THE EXPRESSWAY I HAVE TO MAKE SURE THAT THERE ISN'T A CAR ANY CLOSE TO BE ABLE TO ENTER BECAUSE WHEN YOU TRY TO SPEED A BIT, IT RESTRAIN ITSELF AND I ALREADY GOT SCARED WITH THIS EXPERIENCE. EVEN WHEN YOU ARE IN THE CITY AND YOU TRY TO SPEED A BIT TO CHANGE LANE, YOU CAN FEEL THAT IN MOST OF THE CASES IT WON'T LET YOU DO IT INMEDIATELY. I DON'T KNOW HOW THIS CAR HAVE BEEN APP…

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2713.2%
ODI 10503811 · 110 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, HIS FOOT BECAME STUCK BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VENT UNIT, WHICH WAS LOCATED UNDER THE CONSOLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED HAVING THE FACTORY FLOOR MAT REPLACED WITH AN AFTER MARKET FLOOR MAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT RELATED TO THE FLOOR MAT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICL…

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2512.1%
ODI 10584277 · 560 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 560. UPDATED 06/10/14 MA THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION OR WHEN SLOWLY ACCELERATING. UPDATED 07/23/14

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1810.7%
ODI 10725449 · 534 mi

I WAS COMING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AT 5-10 MPH AND THE CAR ACCELERATED WITHOUT ME PUTTING MY FOOT ON THE GAS. IT WAS NOT A HUGE ACCELERATION BUT I STILL HAVE CONCERNS.

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45.0%
ODI 10871395 · 20 mi

ACCELERATION DELAY WITH MY RECENTLY PURCHASED 2016 NISSAN VERSA NOTE. PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC AS THE INITIAL PRESSING OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAS A DELAYED RESPONSE, SOMETIMES FOR 3 SECONDS OR MORE. TO COMPENSATE FOR THE DELAY I PRESS HEAVY ON THE PEDAL RESULTING IN A SUDDEN SURGE WHEN IT FINALLY KICKS IN. I TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIR AND WAS TOLD BY THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO PRESENT A DANGER WHEN DRIVING.

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11.6%
ODI 11288191 · 37,549 mi

RECALL WAS ON VERSA KEY SWITCH, BUT NOW MY SPEEDOMETER NOT PROPERLY WORKING, CRUISE CONTROL, ABS& BRAKE LIGHTS ALSO CAME ON. THE LOYALTY NISSAN MECHANICS CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG

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47.3%
ODI 11280488 · 100,000 mi

SHAKING BRAKE PEDAL, DIFFICULTY SLOWING THE CAR DOWN WHILE DRIVING

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28.3%
ODI 11279521 · 20,000 mi

STEERING CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. LETTER REGARDING THE MALFUNCTIONING OF GEAR SHIFTS, TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH DAMAGED BY 5 SPEED MANUAL NISSAN TRANSMISSION AND STOPPED MY ABILITY TO SHIFT GEARS FROM 5. NO GEARS WORKED I WAS TRAVELING ON ARIZONA HWY 60 WITH CARS GOING 75 MILES AN HOUR. I WAS HEADED WEST TO PHOENIX FOR 17 HWY AND I WAS BETWEEN EXITS 152 AND 153 THAT IS WHERE HIGHWAY PATROL WHEN THEY ARRIVED COULD STOP TRAFFIC AND USE THEIR VEHICLE TO PUSH MINE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAD BEEN DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE AND CARS OR TRUCKS COULD HAVE…

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23.1%
ODI 11653022

All the dash lights come on car acceleration will either speed up or slow down on its own the transmission slips shakes and stalls at red lights

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26.5%
ODI 11708227

Mileage: Approximately 45,000 Current Status: Inoperable; held at Joe Machens Nissan pending evaluation by Nissan Consumer Affairs. Description of the Problem The vehicle has become completely inoperable, making it unsafe to operate. In the months prior to the failure, traction control warning indicators intermittently appeared on the dashboard. I did not recognize their significance at the time and did not document them, but they may have been early warning signs of the current operational failure. Approximately 22 days prior to the vehicle b…

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210.0%
ODI 11549912

I've owned this car less than a month and this has happened to me twice. I start to drive the car and experience a severe loss of power. The accelerator is pushed to the floor and the car barely moves. This happened when I was attempting to pass another vehicle. Could have had disastrous consequences. No indication on the dashboard that anything is wrong. If this happened while trying to merge onto a highway the results could be catastrophic.

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1335.1%
ODI 11531978

I had stalled my car and after I restarted it my car had a significant loss of power. I shifted and car would not accelerate at all top speed was 25-30 mph. I had my gas pedal depressed and no change in speed/ I limped to a dealership turned car off and restarted and car was back to normal. This vehicle was 2 days from purchase and less than 500 miles on it. I reported to dealer and was never called back for instructions on how to proceed

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2020.8%
ODI 11567588

For some reason my car won’t accelerate. Went to Nissan twice and they can’t do anything about it. I was on second gear almost stalling out on a slight hill and no acceleration on third gear that one time I was merging onto the highway.

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18.3%
ODI 11645733

I had experienced a power loss. I could not go over 50 mph on the highway. I'm a new driver so I believe this was because I've been stalling it quite a bit and restarting the car.

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Air Bags55,500–111,659 mi73,208 mi46
ODI 10566491 · 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK AND SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUFFERED NECK AND BACK PAINS AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER SUFFERED NECK PAINS. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED FROM THE SCENE TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN IN…

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ODI 10574788 · 76,000 mi

I WAS IN A CAR CRASH; I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND IT VEERED OF THE ROAD, CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL,ROLLED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CAR EXPERIENCED FRONT IMPACT, SIDE IMPACT, REAR IMPACT, THE ROOF OF THE CAR CRUSH IN AND NOT ONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. I HAVE PICTURES AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. I FEEL THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY DEFECT AND I FEAR THAT EVEN THOUGH I WAS FORTUNATE TO NOT BE CATASTROPHICALLY INJURED THAT SOMEONE ELSE MAY NOT HAVE THE SAME FORTUNE IF THIS MATTER IS NOT INVESTIGATED AND RESOLVED. *TR

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ODI 10598713 · 88,000 mi

THE VERSA WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND A DRUNK DRIVER CAME IN THE BACK AND SLAMMED INTO THE CAR. THE VERSA IS TOTALED AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE BOTH HURT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND THERE WERE HEAD, NECK, BACK AND BROKEN WRIST FROM THIS ACCIDENT. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

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Suspension49,925–110,150 mi70,100 mi36
ODI 10521938 · 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS ADVISED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE STRUT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. *TR

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ODI 10548574 · 37,678 mi

2011 NISSAN VERSA WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR NOT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK. AT THE TIME, POWERTRAIN WARRANTY WAS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. DEALER ADVISED, THAT THE SHIFTER SOLENOID IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE COST FOR THE SHIFTER SOLENOID IS APPROXIMATELY $600.00 DOLLARS. I CONDUCTED A RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED NISSAN HAS THIS PROBLEM WITH MOST OF THEIR VEHICLES AT LOW MILEAGE. NISSAN HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE SUSPENSION IS ALSO MAKING NOISES AND HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN, …

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ODI 10562485 · 28,000 mi

WHILE CAR WAS SITTING IN DRIVEWAY (GETTING WASHED), I HEARD LOUD POP AND FRONT END DROPPED A COUPLE OF INCHES. RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING SPONTANEOUSLY BROKE. CAR HAS BEEN VERY GENTLY DRIVEN FOR 3 YEARS, 28,000 MILES. *TR

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Unknown Or Other42,250–117,500 mi63,700 mi14
ODI 10732054 · 52,598 mi

WHILE GARDENING OUTSIDE, WE HEARD A LOUD SOUND. THERE UNDER MY CAR WAS A PIECE OF MY CAR'S COIL SPRING, IT JUST CRACKED SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY.

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ODI 10743843 · 57,000 mi

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING EARLY AFTER NORMAL USE. NEED TO REPLACE MIDPIPE AND SPRINGS HOLDING PARTS OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IN PLACE. I AM HAVING THEM REPLACED BEFORE IT CAUSES AN INCIDENT, BUT IF NOT FIXED IT COULD HAVE LEAD TO PIECES OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM FALLING OFF DURING DRIVING AND CAUSING A ROAD HAZARD

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ODI 10761761 · 110,000 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK ONE MORNING AT 430AM I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE. I FELT A PULL IN MY STEERING WHEEL AND HEARD A BIG POPPING NOISE AND PULLED OVER TO CHECK ON IT AND EVERYTHING TO ME AT THAT TIME LOOKED OK. I KEEP DRIVING 5 MORE MINS OR SO AND I HEARD THE NOISE AGAIN AND AT THAT TIME MY PASSENGER TIRE WAS FLAT, I HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK WHICH COSTED ME 160$. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A REGULAR TIRE BLOW OUT TILL MY I TAKE IT TO GET FIXED AND MY SUSPENSION HAD BUSTED. I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BUMPER (GET IT PAINTED EXTRA 135$), PASSENGER SIDE …

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Steering16,750–68,400 mi34,000 mi18
ODI 10369443 · 4,386 mi

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE ROD FRACTURED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEEL BELT WAS VISIBLE ON BOTH FRONT TIRES. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BUT IT WAS RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE RENTAL COMPANY. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,386.

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ODI 10398004 · 22,000 mi

I HAVE A MAJOR STEERING ISSUE WITH MY 2009 NISSAN VERSA SL. THE DEALERSHIP, SOUTHERN STATES NISSAN IN RALEIGH NC, HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE VEHICLE 4 TIMES, BUT HAS FAILED. WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS I EXPERIENCE CLUNKING, POPPING, AND VIBRATIONS AT LOW SPEEDS. THE SERVICE HAS NOT BEEN SATISFACTORY BECAUSE I HAVE ALREADY TAKEN THE CAR BACK ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. I HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH MY VERSA FOR MORE THAN A YEAR, AND I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VERSA MAKES A SLI…

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ODI 10513001 · 1,150 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, THE POWER LOCKS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST AND THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING HER TO CRASH INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD TRAUMA AND BURNS TO THE HANDS. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES, A HEMATOMA AND BRUISING TO THE LEFT LEG. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED TO DETERMINE TH…

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Electrical System16,500–84,625 mi46,339 mi12
ODI 10429877 · 12,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT (WITH A HERTZ RENTAL CAR IN KAUAI HAWAII) AND SWITCHING BETWEEN HIGH BEAM AND LOW BEAM AND TRAVELING AT 40 MPH ALL THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF. THE STALK MOUNTED SWITCH CONTROLS BOTH HEADLIGHT ON/OFF (ROTARY MOTION) AND HIGH BEAM-LOW BEAM WITH BACK AND FORTH STALK MOTION. AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT AN HOUR AND SUCCESSFULLY USING THE HIGH-BEAM LOW BEAM SELECTOR OFTEN, ON THE NEXT CHANGE BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW BEAM THE ROTARY MOTION OF THE KNOB ALSO ENGAGED AND TURNED THE HEADLIGHTS OFF. I HAVE SIMILAR CONTROLS ON MY CAR AT H…

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ODI 10482545 · 18,000 mi

MY CAR THAT I BOUGHT IN 2011 BRAND NEW HAS CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING EVERY OTHER MONTH . IT IS VERY RANDOM AND NO LIGHTS COME ON IN THE CAR. THE LAST TIME MY WIFE WAS DRIVING 35 MPH ON A HIGHWAY AND SHE HAD TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, PUT THE CAR IN PARK, AND START IT BACK AGAIN. I HAVE BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE NEAREST NISSAN DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THEY HAVE DRIVEN IT OVER 140 MILES, SCANNED 4 TIMES FOR FAILURES IN WHICH NONE CAME UP. I COMPLAINED TO THE NISSAN CORPORATION AND THEY SAY ONLY WAIT UNTIL IT HAPPENS AGAIN …

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ODI 10513001 · 1,150 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, THE POWER LOCKS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST AND THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING HER TO CRASH INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD TRAUMA AND BURNS TO THE HANDS. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES, A HEMATOMA AND BRUISING TO THE LEFT LEG. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED TO DETERMINE TH…

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Engine38,000–89,500 mi70,000 mi9
ODI 10475658 · 35,000 mi

BROUGHT THE CAR IN AUGUST 2011. AT EVERY SERVICE I WOULD REPORT OF KNOCKING NOISE AS IF THE CAR WAS IN NEED OF OIL. I WAS REPEATEDLY TOLD THAT THERE IS/WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. AGAIN IN AUGUST 2012; I COMPLAINED ABOUT THE NOISE ONE OF THE NEW TECH'S LOOKED AT THE CAR AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT MY ENGINE WAS GONE AND THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE IT WHICH THEY DID DO. THE ONLY THING I HAVE TO ASK SHOULD THE WARRANTY START OVER? *TR *JS

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ODI 10481997 · 41,000 mi

THE MOST RECENT DATE HAS BEEN 10/21/12. IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED IN JUNE AND APRIL. WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR WILL COMPLETELY TURN OFF. ONCE PULLED OVER, I AM ABLE TO RE-START IT. THE DEALERSHIP CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *TR

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ODI 10485006 · 97,000 mi

I HAD TO ATTEMPT A SUDDEN BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE MADE A WEIRD NOISE. THE VEHICLE THEN STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND STALLED. I CALLED AAA HAD IT TOWED TO TEMECULA CA TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND CHECKED. FOUND OUT THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND MY ENGINE. I HAVE A WARRANTY ON MY TRANSMISSION AND ITS COVERED. THE ENGINE IS NOT APPARENTLY. WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND IS WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT THE RECALL, NOW THEY REFUSE TO FIX MY CAR OR HELP. *TR

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Power Train46,339–90,650 mi68,784 mi7
ODI 10485006 · 97,000 mi

I HAD TO ATTEMPT A SUDDEN BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE MADE A WEIRD NOISE. THE VEHICLE THEN STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND STALLED. I CALLED AAA HAD IT TOWED TO TEMECULA CA TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND CHECKED. FOUND OUT THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND MY ENGINE. I HAVE A WARRANTY ON MY TRANSMISSION AND ITS COVERED. THE ENGINE IS NOT APPARENTLY. WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND IS WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT THE RECALL, NOW THEY REFUSE TO FIX MY CAR OR HELP. *TR

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ODI 10548574 · 37,678 mi

2011 NISSAN VERSA WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR NOT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK. AT THE TIME, POWERTRAIN WARRANTY WAS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. DEALER ADVISED, THAT THE SHIFTER SOLENOID IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE COST FOR THE SHIFTER SOLENOID IS APPROXIMATELY $600.00 DOLLARS. I CONDUCTED A RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED NISSAN HAS THIS PROBLEM WITH MOST OF THEIR VEHICLES AT LOW MILEAGE. NISSAN HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE SUSPENSION IS ALSO MAKING NOISES AND HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN, …

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ODI 10721555 · 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 7/8/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION GOES INTO FAIL SAFE MODE. THE ENGINE WOULD IDLE, BUT THERE WOULD NO…

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Seat BeltsToo few reports for a range72,200 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10947969 · 51,000 mi

FRONT COIL SPRINGS MAKING NOISE SAW RECALL FOR SALT BELT REGION WHAT ABOUT CALIFORNIA WHERE SALT MIGHT BE USED WHEN BACKING OUT AND ALSO GOING FORWARD; CITY STREETS; TURNING ALSO SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT FULLY

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ODI 11002477 · 72,200 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2016, I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR'S STEERING VIOLENTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND WHEN I TRIED TO CORRECT IT, THE CAR THEN TURNED ALL OF THE WAY TO THE LEFT, CAUSING THE CAR TO ROLL OVER SEVERAL TIMES. ALTHOUGH I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON, THE PRE-TENSIONERS DIDN'T FIRE TO KEEP ME FROM MOVING AROUND AND HITTING MY HEAD. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WENT OFF EITHER, NOT EVEN THE ONES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN WHERE THE CAR WAS DAMAGED. AFTERWARDS, I WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND A CHIROPRACTOR BECAUSE I HURT MY BACK, NECK AND MY…

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ODI 11292456 · 125,000 mi

NISSAN VEHICLE WAS ON A MAIN CITY ROAD IN MOTION AND THEN SLOWING DOWN TO TRAFFICS CHANGE IN SPEED WHEN REAR ENDED. AS SOON AS VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED, BRAKES WERE PRESSED TO PREVENT FURTHER COLLISIONS WITH VEHICLES UP FORWARD. MY VEHICLE SEATBELTS FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER AND ALL PASSENGERS WEARING THEM DURING A COLLISION. SEAT BELTS DIDN'T RETRACT UNLESS BRAKES WERE SLAMMED. TWO PASSENGERS IN THE BACK WERE CHILDREN. ONE CHILD HAD A CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT, SAVING THEM AND FULLY RESTRAINING THEM TO SEAT. THE SECOND CHILD WAS IN A BOOSTER SEAT AND…

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-102026-09

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-031None
ODI 11647117

BOTH front coil springs suddenly without warning broke while driving collapsing the front end of the vehicle creating difficulty in steering and handling. Although this year/model are the subject of a front coil spring recall this vin does not qualify.

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2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-071None
ODI 11677573 · 58,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side door failed to unlock and unlatch as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the door lock actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was diagnosed at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

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2025-081None
ODI 11683709

I was working for Uber Eats in New Smyrna Beach, FL. The car was front parked and I reversed the car to pull out from the parking lot. I drove at 5 MPH on the parking lot ready to drive to the main road. The main road was two stop signs away. I was halfway to the first stop sign the airbag deployed all of a sudden. There was no car in front of me or behind me. But the airbag impact blew my right arm from the wrist. My right arm was numb and upper right shoulder was bruised.

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2025-091None
ODI 11685656 · 172,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH in a parking lot, the front driver's side air bag unexpectedly deployed without an impact to the vehicle. In addition, the air bag exploded. The contact was unsure if any warning light was illuminated. The contact sustained minor injuries to the right eye and the neck, and an allergic reaction on the face from the powder released from the air bag. The police and the paramedics were called. Afterwards, the contact went to an Urgent Care clinic. The contact's hus…

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2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-041None
ODI 11730244

Brake Caliper because stuck or seized mid driving making braking unsafe or near impossible.

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2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-081None
ODI 11758382

I am submitting a vehicle safety complaint regarding my 2011 Nissan Versa SL. VIN: [XXX] Incident Date: XXX Time: Approximately 7:30 a.m. While driving to work and making a right turn from [XXX] onto [XXX], the driver-side airbag suddenly deployed without a collision or impact. Prior to the deployment, the vehicle experienced abnormal electrical symptoms involving the steering wheel. The horn had previously stopped working and later began sounding continuously. After the airbag deployed, I noticed a burning odor, and approximately 20 minutes…

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2026-09 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 237 reports

2022: 13 complaints · 2023: 37 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
20221713
2023153337
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
20222000
20233700

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentAir BagsSuspensionUnknown Or OtherSteeringElectrical SystemEnginePower TrainSeat Belts
Air Bags—
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ODI 11046493

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V449000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V573000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (THRUWAY NISSAN, NEWBURGH, NY, [phone removed]) AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE …

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ODI 11052875 · 110,600 mi

TAKATA RECALL AND SPRING COIL RECALL I PURCHASED/FINANCED MY NISSAN VERSA CAR THIS YEAR 2017 AROUND FEBRUARY. SOMETIME IN JULY 2017 I RECEIVED A LETTER INFORMING ME OF THE TAKATA RECALL FOR THE AIR BAG INFLATOR HAZARD AND TO CONTACT THE NEAREST NISSAN DEALER FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. I CONTACTED THEM HERE IN MONROE MICHIGAN GAVE THEM MY VIN NUMBER AND THEY THEN INFORMED ME THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE RECALL & ALSO INFORMED ME OF A SECOND RECALL OF A SPRING COAL RECALL WAS A RECALL BEFORE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND WAS NOT INFORMED OF IT ALSO, THE…

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ODI 11053725 · 70,000 mi

IN 2015 WAS DRIVING MY 2011 NISSAN VERSA. IT WAS CLEAR WEATHER 830AM I WAS ON A STREET WHICH SPEED WAS 40-55MPH GOING WITHIN THE SPEED LIMIT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED SINCE OWNERSHIP WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE MY RIGHT FRONT END DROPPED WHICH I LEARNED WAS ( MY FRONT COIL SPRING SNAPPED) AND CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO LOOSE CONTROL AND THE CAR TO ROLL MULTIPLE TIMES AND ME BEING EJECTED OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS ALSO DID NOT DEPLOY EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE ENGAGED ON. NISSAN DID NOT NOTIFY ME OF THE RECENT RECALL OF THE FRONT COIL SPR…

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5
ODI 11111268

OWNER NOTIFICATION THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR CAN EXPLODE IN A CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN METAL SHRAPNEL STRIKING OR OTHER OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE, WICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, AND THE DEALER FALLS OR IS UNABLE TO MAKE THE NECESARY REPAIRS FREE.

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ODI 11281478

I TOOK MY CAR TO A LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP FOR AN AIRBAG RECALL ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND AFTER THE RECALL WAS SUPPOSEDLY DONE BECAUSE AFTER THIS I'M NOT EVEN POSITIVE THEY WORKED ON MY CAR FOR THAT RECALL. AFTER THE RECALL WAS DONE NOW THE CAR HORN IN MY STEERING WHEEL IS NOT WORKING WHEN IT WAS WORKING BEFORE. THE NISSAN ADVISOR SAID THAT THEY CAN'T FIX IT AND THE REASON IS BECAUSE IS AN OLD CAR. THEY WANT ME TO PAY ALMOST 700 HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR THEM TO FIX WHAT THEY RUINED. NOW I HAVE NO CAR HORN. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR ANYONE ON THE RO…

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ODI 11291759 · 160,000 mi

I TOOK MY CAR IN TO NISSAN FOR RECALL THEY SUPOSEIVELY FIXED THE AIRBAG PROBLEM . SINCE THEN I HAS A SMALL FENDER BENDER. AIRBAG DID NOT POP OPEN. LAST WEEK THE CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. THE FRONT WAS SEVERLY DANMAGED AND STILL AIRBAG DID NOT POP OUT. I DONT THINK IT EVER GOT FIXED!!!! MY SON COULD HAVE DIED.WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS. I'M I COMPLAINING TO THE CORRECT PLACE???

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5
ODI 11002477 · 72,200 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2016, I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR'S STEERING VIOLENTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND WHEN I TRIED TO CORRECT IT, THE CAR THEN TURNED ALL OF THE WAY TO THE LEFT, CAUSING THE CAR TO ROLL OVER SEVERAL TIMES. ALTHOUGH I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON, THE PRE-TENSIONERS DIDN'T FIRE TO KEEP ME FROM MOVING AROUND AND HITTING MY HEAD. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WENT OFF EITHER, NOT EVEN THE ONES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN WHERE THE CAR WAS DAMAGED. AFTERWARDS, I WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND A CHIROPRACTOR BECAUSE I HURT MY BACK, NECK AND MY…

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ODI 11035784 · 11,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V449000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 11,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

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ODI 11058118 · 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT LEVER WERE LOOSE. THE STEERING COLUMN OPERATED AS INTENDED UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V449000 (AIR BAGS). THE REMEDY WAS PERFORMED AT TROPHY NISSAN (5031 N GALLOWAY AVE, MESQUITE, TX). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,000.

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2
ODI 11047818 · 112,012 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS IN TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY, THE HORN FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT, DUE TO THE AIR BAG, THE HORN FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V449000 AND 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,012.

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ODI 11339672

I BROUGHT MY CAR BACK TO THE DEALER CAUSE THE FIX MY AIRBAG RECALL BUT WHEN I GOT MY CAR BACK MY HORN STOP WORKING IT WAS WORKING WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THEM THEN I WENT BACK THE THIRD TIME CAUSE THE AIRBAGS LIGHT CAME BACK ON NOW THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME FOR WHAT THEY DID IM I RESPONSIBLE TO FIX MY REPAIR

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00
5
ODI 10945204

AIRBAG RED LIGHT FLASHED ON 12/15/2016 TAKE CAR TO NISSAN OF REDLANDS,,C.A. NEW 1/15 2017 THE DEALER STILL NO PART.

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ODI 11002477 · 72,200 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2016, I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR'S STEERING VIOLENTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND WHEN I TRIED TO CORRECT IT, THE CAR THEN TURNED ALL OF THE WAY TO THE LEFT, CAUSING THE CAR TO ROLL OVER SEVERAL TIMES. ALTHOUGH I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON, THE PRE-TENSIONERS DIDN'T FIRE TO KEEP ME FROM MOVING AROUND AND HITTING MY HEAD. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WENT OFF EITHER, NOT EVEN THE ONES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN WHERE THE CAR WAS DAMAGED. AFTERWARDS, I WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND A CHIROPRACTOR BECAUSE I HURT MY BACK, NECK AND MY…

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ODI 11045816

AIRBAG. SEAT BELT LIGHT AND UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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Suspension
4
ODI 11046493

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V449000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V573000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (THRUWAY NISSAN, NEWBURGH, NY, [phone removed]) AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE …

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ODI 11052875 · 110,600 mi

TAKATA RECALL AND SPRING COIL RECALL I PURCHASED/FINANCED MY NISSAN VERSA CAR THIS YEAR 2017 AROUND FEBRUARY. SOMETIME IN JULY 2017 I RECEIVED A LETTER INFORMING ME OF THE TAKATA RECALL FOR THE AIR BAG INFLATOR HAZARD AND TO CONTACT THE NEAREST NISSAN DEALER FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. I CONTACTED THEM HERE IN MONROE MICHIGAN GAVE THEM MY VIN NUMBER AND THEY THEN INFORMED ME THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE RECALL & ALSO INFORMED ME OF A SECOND RECALL OF A SPRING COAL RECALL WAS A RECALL BEFORE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND WAS NOT INFORMED OF IT ALSO, THE…

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ODI 11053725 · 70,000 mi

IN 2015 WAS DRIVING MY 2011 NISSAN VERSA. IT WAS CLEAR WEATHER 830AM I WAS ON A STREET WHICH SPEED WAS 40-55MPH GOING WITHIN THE SPEED LIMIT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED SINCE OWNERSHIP WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE MY RIGHT FRONT END DROPPED WHICH I LEARNED WAS ( MY FRONT COIL SPRING SNAPPED) AND CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO LOOSE CONTROL AND THE CAR TO ROLL MULTIPLE TIMES AND ME BEING EJECTED OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS ALSO DID NOT DEPLOY EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE ENGAGED ON. NISSAN DID NOT NOTIFY ME OF THE RECENT RECALL OF THE FRONT COIL SPR…

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1
ODI 10761761 · 110,000 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK ONE MORNING AT 430AM I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE. I FELT A PULL IN MY STEERING WHEEL AND HEARD A BIG POPPING NOISE AND PULLED OVER TO CHECK ON IT AND EVERYTHING TO ME AT THAT TIME LOOKED OK. I KEEP DRIVING 5 MORE MINS OR SO AND I HEARD THE NOISE AGAIN AND AT THAT TIME MY PASSENGER TIRE WAS FLAT, I HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK WHICH COSTED ME 160$. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A REGULAR TIRE BLOW OUT TILL MY I TAKE IT TO GET FIXED AND MY SUSPENSION HAD BUSTED. I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BUMPER (GET IT PAINTED EXTRA 135$), PASSENGER SIDE …

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1
ODI 11435700

I do not live in the salt snow States my coils snapped my wheel almost flew off and the dealer is very difficult

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1
ODI 10548574 · 37,678 mi

2011 NISSAN VERSA WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR NOT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK. AT THE TIME, POWERTRAIN WARRANTY WAS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. DEALER ADVISED, THAT THE SHIFTER SOLENOID IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE COST FOR THE SHIFTER SOLENOID IS APPROXIMATELY $600.00 DOLLARS. I CONDUCTED A RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED NISSAN HAS THIS PROBLEM WITH MOST OF THEIR VEHICLES AT LOW MILEAGE. NISSAN HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE SUSPENSION IS ALSO MAKING NOISES AND HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN, …

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1
ODI 10548574 · 37,678 mi

2011 NISSAN VERSA WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR NOT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK. AT THE TIME, POWERTRAIN WARRANTY WAS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. DEALER ADVISED, THAT THE SHIFTER SOLENOID IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE COST FOR THE SHIFTER SOLENOID IS APPROXIMATELY $600.00 DOLLARS. I CONDUCTED A RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED NISSAN HAS THIS PROBLEM WITH MOST OF THEIR VEHICLES AT LOW MILEAGE. NISSAN HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE SUSPENSION IS ALSO MAKING NOISES AND HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN, …

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1
ODI 10947969 · 51,000 mi

FRONT COIL SPRINGS MAKING NOISE SAW RECALL FOR SALT BELT REGION WHAT ABOUT CALIFORNIA WHERE SALT MIGHT BE USED WHEN BACKING OUT AND ALSO GOING FORWARD; CITY STREETS; TURNING ALSO SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT FULLY

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Unknown Or Other
5
ODI 11111268

OWNER NOTIFICATION THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR CAN EXPLODE IN A CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN METAL SHRAPNEL STRIKING OR OTHER OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE, WICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, AND THE DEALER FALLS OR IS UNABLE TO MAKE THE NECESARY REPAIRS FREE.

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ODI 11281478

I TOOK MY CAR TO A LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP FOR AN AIRBAG RECALL ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND AFTER THE RECALL WAS SUPPOSEDLY DONE BECAUSE AFTER THIS I'M NOT EVEN POSITIVE THEY WORKED ON MY CAR FOR THAT RECALL. AFTER THE RECALL WAS DONE NOW THE CAR HORN IN MY STEERING WHEEL IS NOT WORKING WHEN IT WAS WORKING BEFORE. THE NISSAN ADVISOR SAID THAT THEY CAN'T FIX IT AND THE REASON IS BECAUSE IS AN OLD CAR. THEY WANT ME TO PAY ALMOST 700 HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR THEM TO FIX WHAT THEY RUINED. NOW I HAVE NO CAR HORN. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR ANYONE ON THE RO…

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ODI 11291759 · 160,000 mi

I TOOK MY CAR IN TO NISSAN FOR RECALL THEY SUPOSEIVELY FIXED THE AIRBAG PROBLEM . SINCE THEN I HAS A SMALL FENDER BENDER. AIRBAG DID NOT POP OPEN. LAST WEEK THE CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. THE FRONT WAS SEVERLY DANMAGED AND STILL AIRBAG DID NOT POP OUT. I DONT THINK IT EVER GOT FIXED!!!! MY SON COULD HAVE DIED.WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS. I'M I COMPLAINING TO THE CORRECT PLACE???

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ODI 10761761 · 110,000 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK ONE MORNING AT 430AM I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE. I FELT A PULL IN MY STEERING WHEEL AND HEARD A BIG POPPING NOISE AND PULLED OVER TO CHECK ON IT AND EVERYTHING TO ME AT THAT TIME LOOKED OK. I KEEP DRIVING 5 MORE MINS OR SO AND I HEARD THE NOISE AGAIN AND AT THAT TIME MY PASSENGER TIRE WAS FLAT, I HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK WHICH COSTED ME 160$. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A REGULAR TIRE BLOW OUT TILL MY I TAKE IT TO GET FIXED AND MY SUSPENSION HAD BUSTED. I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BUMPER (GET IT PAINTED EXTRA 135$), PASSENGER SIDE …

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ODI 11281478

I TOOK MY CAR TO A LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP FOR AN AIRBAG RECALL ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND AFTER THE RECALL WAS SUPPOSEDLY DONE BECAUSE AFTER THIS I'M NOT EVEN POSITIVE THEY WORKED ON MY CAR FOR THAT RECALL. AFTER THE RECALL WAS DONE NOW THE CAR HORN IN MY STEERING WHEEL IS NOT WORKING WHEN IT WAS WORKING BEFORE. THE NISSAN ADVISOR SAID THAT THEY CAN'T FIX IT AND THE REASON IS BECAUSE IS AN OLD CAR. THEY WANT ME TO PAY ALMOST 700 HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR THEM TO FIX WHAT THEY RUINED. NOW I HAVE NO CAR HORN. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR ANYONE ON THE RO…

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ODI 11339672

I BROUGHT MY CAR BACK TO THE DEALER CAUSE THE FIX MY AIRBAG RECALL BUT WHEN I GOT MY CAR BACK MY HORN STOP WORKING IT WAS WORKING WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THEM THEN I WENT BACK THE THIRD TIME CAUSE THE AIRBAGS LIGHT CAME BACK ON NOW THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME FOR WHAT THEY DID IM I RESPONSIBLE TO FIX MY REPAIR

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ODI 11111268

OWNER NOTIFICATION THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR CAN EXPLODE IN A CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN METAL SHRAPNEL STRIKING OR OTHER OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE, WICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, AND THE DEALER FALLS OR IS UNABLE TO MAKE THE NECESARY REPAIRS FREE.

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ODI 11002477 · 72,200 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2016, I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR'S STEERING VIOLENTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND WHEN I TRIED TO CORRECT IT, THE CAR THEN TURNED ALL OF THE WAY TO THE LEFT, CAUSING THE CAR TO ROLL OVER SEVERAL TIMES. ALTHOUGH I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON, THE PRE-TENSIONERS DIDN'T FIRE TO KEEP ME FROM MOVING AROUND AND HITTING MY HEAD. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WENT OFF EITHER, NOT EVEN THE ONES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN WHERE THE CAR WAS DAMAGED. AFTERWARDS, I WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND A CHIROPRACTOR BECAUSE I HURT MY BACK, NECK AND MY…

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ODI 11035784 · 11,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V449000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 11,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

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ODI 11058118 · 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT LEVER WERE LOOSE. THE STEERING COLUMN OPERATED AS INTENDED UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V449000 (AIR BAGS). THE REMEDY WAS PERFORMED AT TROPHY NISSAN (5031 N GALLOWAY AVE, MESQUITE, TX). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,000.

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ODI 11435700

I do not live in the salt snow States my coils snapped my wheel almost flew off and the dealer is very difficult

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ODI 11281478

I TOOK MY CAR TO A LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP FOR AN AIRBAG RECALL ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND AFTER THE RECALL WAS SUPPOSEDLY DONE BECAUSE AFTER THIS I'M NOT EVEN POSITIVE THEY WORKED ON MY CAR FOR THAT RECALL. AFTER THE RECALL WAS DONE NOW THE CAR HORN IN MY STEERING WHEEL IS NOT WORKING WHEN IT WAS WORKING BEFORE. THE NISSAN ADVISOR SAID THAT THEY CAN'T FIX IT AND THE REASON IS BECAUSE IS AN OLD CAR. THEY WANT ME TO PAY ALMOST 700 HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR THEM TO FIX WHAT THEY RUINED. NOW I HAVE NO CAR HORN. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR ANYONE ON THE RO…

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ODI 10513001 · 1,150 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, THE POWER LOCKS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST AND THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING HER TO CRASH INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD TRAUMA AND BURNS TO THE HANDS. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES, A HEMATOMA AND BRUISING TO THE LEFT LEG. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED TO DETERMINE TH…

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ODI 10670038 · 1,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED, THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING FLASHED, AND THE DOORS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE DRIVER SUFFERED FROM BRUISES TO THE UPPER CHEST AND BURNED HANDS DUE TO THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED BRUISES TO THE CHEST AND WAIST AREA. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VE…

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ODI 10853798 · 87,300 mi

CAR MAKING NOISES WHEN TURNING. STRUT BEARINGS REPLACED. RECALL SERVICED ON FRONT COIL SPRINGS. CAR IS AT 87800 MILES BUT AT 87300 ENGINE STARTED MAKING KNOCKING/PINGING/CLICKING/TICKING NOISES. TOOK TO NISSAN. MECHANIC SAID NISSAN ENGINEERS SAY THIS IS NORMAL FOR THEIR 4 CYLINDER MOTORS. SAID HE COULDN'T LOCATE SOURCE OF SOUND BUT POSSIBLY CYLINDER 2 OR 3. HE TOLD ME UNTIL CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON OR UNTIL ENGINE FAILS DON'T WORRY ABOUT ME TO KEEP OIL CHANGED EVERY 3700 MILES AND RUN ENGINE RESTORE PRODUCTS IN WITH OIL CHANGES. I TRIED THIS…

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ODI 10853798 · 87,300 mi

CAR MAKING NOISES WHEN TURNING. STRUT BEARINGS REPLACED. RECALL SERVICED ON FRONT COIL SPRINGS. CAR IS AT 87800 MILES BUT AT 87300 ENGINE STARTED MAKING KNOCKING/PINGING/CLICKING/TICKING NOISES. TOOK TO NISSAN. MECHANIC SAID NISSAN ENGINEERS SAY THIS IS NORMAL FOR THEIR 4 CYLINDER MOTORS. SAID HE COULDN'T LOCATE SOURCE OF SOUND BUT POSSIBLY CYLINDER 2 OR 3. HE TOLD ME UNTIL CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON OR UNTIL ENGINE FAILS DON'T WORRY ABOUT ME TO KEEP OIL CHANGED EVERY 3700 MILES AND RUN ENGINE RESTORE PRODUCTS IN WITH OIL CHANGES. I TRIED THIS…

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ODI 11002477 · 72,200 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2016, I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR'S STEERING VIOLENTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND WHEN I TRIED TO CORRECT IT, THE CAR THEN TURNED ALL OF THE WAY TO THE LEFT, CAUSING THE CAR TO ROLL OVER SEVERAL TIMES. ALTHOUGH I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON, THE PRE-TENSIONERS DIDN'T FIRE TO KEEP ME FROM MOVING AROUND AND HITTING MY HEAD. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WENT OFF EITHER, NOT EVEN THE ONES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN WHERE THE CAR WAS DAMAGED. AFTERWARDS, I WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND A CHIROPRACTOR BECAUSE I HURT MY BACK, NECK AND MY…

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ODI 11047818 · 112,012 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS IN TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY, THE HORN FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT, DUE TO THE AIR BAG, THE HORN FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V449000 AND 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,012.

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ODI 11339672

I BROUGHT MY CAR BACK TO THE DEALER CAUSE THE FIX MY AIRBAG RECALL BUT WHEN I GOT MY CAR BACK MY HORN STOP WORKING IT WAS WORKING WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THEM THEN I WENT BACK THE THIRD TIME CAUSE THE AIRBAGS LIGHT CAME BACK ON NOW THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME FOR WHAT THEY DID IM I RESPONSIBLE TO FIX MY REPAIR

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ODI 10548574 · 37,678 mi

2011 NISSAN VERSA WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR NOT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK. AT THE TIME, POWERTRAIN WARRANTY WAS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. DEALER ADVISED, THAT THE SHIFTER SOLENOID IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE COST FOR THE SHIFTER SOLENOID IS APPROXIMATELY $600.00 DOLLARS. I CONDUCTED A RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED NISSAN HAS THIS PROBLEM WITH MOST OF THEIR VEHICLES AT LOW MILEAGE. NISSAN HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE SUSPENSION IS ALSO MAKING NOISES AND HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN, …

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ODI 11339672

I BROUGHT MY CAR BACK TO THE DEALER CAUSE THE FIX MY AIRBAG RECALL BUT WHEN I GOT MY CAR BACK MY HORN STOP WORKING IT WAS WORKING WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THEM THEN I WENT BACK THE THIRD TIME CAUSE THE AIRBAGS LIGHT CAME BACK ON NOW THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME FOR WHAT THEY DID IM I RESPONSIBLE TO FIX MY REPAIR

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ODI 10513001 · 1,150 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, THE POWER LOCKS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST AND THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING HER TO CRASH INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD TRAUMA AND BURNS TO THE HANDS. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES, A HEMATOMA AND BRUISING TO THE LEFT LEG. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED TO DETERMINE TH…

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ODI 10670038 · 1,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED, THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING FLASHED, AND THE DOORS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE DRIVER SUFFERED FROM BRUISES TO THE UPPER CHEST AND BURNED HANDS DUE TO THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED BRUISES TO THE CHEST AND WAIST AREA. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VE…

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ODI 10524678 · 89,500 mi

THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO GO ON AND OFF AS WELL AS A KNOCKING SOUND HAD DEVELOPED. WE HAD OUR SON, WHO HAD ATTENDED SCHOOL TO BECOME A MECHANIC, CHECKED IT LOOKING AT THE OIL LEVEL. THE OIL WAS ABOUT A QUART LOW AND HE ADVISED US TO TAKE IT TO CARMAX WHERE WE HAD PURCHASED THE CAR. AFTER TWO DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AND AN OIL CHANGE AT $140.00, MY HUSBAND WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. IT IS BURNING OIL AND IS BEING EMITTED OUT THE EXHAUST AND HAS EXCESSIVE ENGINE BLOW BY. WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY MAXCARE, CARMAX'S WARRANTY COMPANY…

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ODI 10659245

DROVE CAR TO STORE, CAME BACK OUTSIDE AND CAR WOULD NOT START, ONLY A FEW INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. JUMP STARTED THE CAR IT STARTED RIGHT AWAY, TURNED ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND CAR INSTANTLY STOPPED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. *TR

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ODI 10548574 · 37,678 mi

2011 NISSAN VERSA WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR NOT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK. AT THE TIME, POWERTRAIN WARRANTY WAS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. DEALER ADVISED, THAT THE SHIFTER SOLENOID IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE COST FOR THE SHIFTER SOLENOID IS APPROXIMATELY $600.00 DOLLARS. I CONDUCTED A RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED NISSAN HAS THIS PROBLEM WITH MOST OF THEIR VEHICLES AT LOW MILEAGE. NISSAN HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE SUSPENSION IS ALSO MAKING NOISES AND HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN, …

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ODI 10910207 · 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR, BUT IT FAILED TO SWITCH GEARS. ALSO, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DID NOT ACCURATELY INDICATE THE DESIRED GEAR IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.

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ODI 10853798 · 87,300 mi

CAR MAKING NOISES WHEN TURNING. STRUT BEARINGS REPLACED. RECALL SERVICED ON FRONT COIL SPRINGS. CAR IS AT 87800 MILES BUT AT 87300 ENGINE STARTED MAKING KNOCKING/PINGING/CLICKING/TICKING NOISES. TOOK TO NISSAN. MECHANIC SAID NISSAN ENGINEERS SAY THIS IS NORMAL FOR THEIR 4 CYLINDER MOTORS. SAID HE COULDN'T LOCATE SOURCE OF SOUND BUT POSSIBLY CYLINDER 2 OR 3. HE TOLD ME UNTIL CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON OR UNTIL ENGINE FAILS DON'T WORRY ABOUT ME TO KEEP OIL CHANGED EVERY 3700 MILES AND RUN ENGINE RESTORE PRODUCTS IN WITH OIL CHANGES. I TRIED THIS…

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ODI 10524678 · 89,500 mi

THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO GO ON AND OFF AS WELL AS A KNOCKING SOUND HAD DEVELOPED. WE HAD OUR SON, WHO HAD ATTENDED SCHOOL TO BECOME A MECHANIC, CHECKED IT LOOKING AT THE OIL LEVEL. THE OIL WAS ABOUT A QUART LOW AND HE ADVISED US TO TAKE IT TO CARMAX WHERE WE HAD PURCHASED THE CAR. AFTER TWO DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AND AN OIL CHANGE AT $140.00, MY HUSBAND WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. IT IS BURNING OIL AND IS BEING EMITTED OUT THE EXHAUST AND HAS EXCESSIVE ENGINE BLOW BY. WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY MAXCARE, CARMAX'S WARRANTY COMPANY…

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ODI 10659245

DROVE CAR TO STORE, CAME BACK OUTSIDE AND CAR WOULD NOT START, ONLY A FEW INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. JUMP STARTED THE CAR IT STARTED RIGHT AWAY, TURNED ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND CAR INSTANTLY STOPPED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. *TR

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ODI 10485006 · 97,000 mi

I HAD TO ATTEMPT A SUDDEN BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE MADE A WEIRD NOISE. THE VEHICLE THEN STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND STALLED. I CALLED AAA HAD IT TOWED TO TEMECULA CA TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND CHECKED. FOUND OUT THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND MY ENGINE. I HAVE A WARRANTY ON MY TRANSMISSION AND ITS COVERED. THE ENGINE IS NOT APPARENTLY. WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND IS WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT THE RECALL, NOW THEY REFUSE TO FIX MY CAR OR HELP. *TR

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ODI 10853798 · 87,300 mi

CAR MAKING NOISES WHEN TURNING. STRUT BEARINGS REPLACED. RECALL SERVICED ON FRONT COIL SPRINGS. CAR IS AT 87800 MILES BUT AT 87300 ENGINE STARTED MAKING KNOCKING/PINGING/CLICKING/TICKING NOISES. TOOK TO NISSAN. MECHANIC SAID NISSAN ENGINEERS SAY THIS IS NORMAL FOR THEIR 4 CYLINDER MOTORS. SAID HE COULDN'T LOCATE SOURCE OF SOUND BUT POSSIBLY CYLINDER 2 OR 3. HE TOLD ME UNTIL CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON OR UNTIL ENGINE FAILS DON'T WORRY ABOUT ME TO KEEP OIL CHANGED EVERY 3700 MILES AND RUN ENGINE RESTORE PRODUCTS IN WITH OIL CHANGES. I TRIED THIS…

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ODI 10548574 · 37,678 mi

2011 NISSAN VERSA WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR NOT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK. AT THE TIME, POWERTRAIN WARRANTY WAS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. DEALER ADVISED, THAT THE SHIFTER SOLENOID IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE COST FOR THE SHIFTER SOLENOID IS APPROXIMATELY $600.00 DOLLARS. I CONDUCTED A RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED NISSAN HAS THIS PROBLEM WITH MOST OF THEIR VEHICLES AT LOW MILEAGE. NISSAN HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE SUSPENSION IS ALSO MAKING NOISES AND HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN, …

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ODI 10853798 · 87,300 mi

CAR MAKING NOISES WHEN TURNING. STRUT BEARINGS REPLACED. RECALL SERVICED ON FRONT COIL SPRINGS. CAR IS AT 87800 MILES BUT AT 87300 ENGINE STARTED MAKING KNOCKING/PINGING/CLICKING/TICKING NOISES. TOOK TO NISSAN. MECHANIC SAID NISSAN ENGINEERS SAY THIS IS NORMAL FOR THEIR 4 CYLINDER MOTORS. SAID HE COULDN'T LOCATE SOURCE OF SOUND BUT POSSIBLY CYLINDER 2 OR 3. HE TOLD ME UNTIL CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON OR UNTIL ENGINE FAILS DON'T WORRY ABOUT ME TO KEEP OIL CHANGED EVERY 3700 MILES AND RUN ENGINE RESTORE PRODUCTS IN WITH OIL CHANGES. I TRIED THIS…

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ODI 10548574 · 37,678 mi

2011 NISSAN VERSA WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR NOT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK. AT THE TIME, POWERTRAIN WARRANTY WAS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. DEALER ADVISED, THAT THE SHIFTER SOLENOID IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE COST FOR THE SHIFTER SOLENOID IS APPROXIMATELY $600.00 DOLLARS. I CONDUCTED A RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED NISSAN HAS THIS PROBLEM WITH MOST OF THEIR VEHICLES AT LOW MILEAGE. NISSAN HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE SUSPENSION IS ALSO MAKING NOISES AND HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN, …

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ODI 10910207 · 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR, BUT IT FAILED TO SWITCH GEARS. ALSO, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DID NOT ACCURATELY INDICATE THE DESIRED GEAR IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.

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ODI 10485006 · 97,000 mi

I HAD TO ATTEMPT A SUDDEN BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE MADE A WEIRD NOISE. THE VEHICLE THEN STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND STALLED. I CALLED AAA HAD IT TOWED TO TEMECULA CA TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND CHECKED. FOUND OUT THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND MY ENGINE. I HAVE A WARRANTY ON MY TRANSMISSION AND ITS COVERED. THE ENGINE IS NOT APPARENTLY. WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND IS WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT THE RECALL, NOW THEY REFUSE TO FIX MY CAR OR HELP. *TR

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ODI 10853798 · 87,300 mi

CAR MAKING NOISES WHEN TURNING. STRUT BEARINGS REPLACED. RECALL SERVICED ON FRONT COIL SPRINGS. CAR IS AT 87800 MILES BUT AT 87300 ENGINE STARTED MAKING KNOCKING/PINGING/CLICKING/TICKING NOISES. TOOK TO NISSAN. MECHANIC SAID NISSAN ENGINEERS SAY THIS IS NORMAL FOR THEIR 4 CYLINDER MOTORS. SAID HE COULDN'T LOCATE SOURCE OF SOUND BUT POSSIBLY CYLINDER 2 OR 3. HE TOLD ME UNTIL CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON OR UNTIL ENGINE FAILS DON'T WORRY ABOUT ME TO KEEP OIL CHANGED EVERY 3700 MILES AND RUN ENGINE RESTORE PRODUCTS IN WITH OIL CHANGES. I TRIED THIS…

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Seat Belts
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ODI 10945204

AIRBAG RED LIGHT FLASHED ON 12/15/2016 TAKE CAR TO NISSAN OF REDLANDS,,C.A. NEW 1/15 2017 THE DEALER STILL NO PART.

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ODI 11002477 · 72,200 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2016, I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR'S STEERING VIOLENTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND WHEN I TRIED TO CORRECT IT, THE CAR THEN TURNED ALL OF THE WAY TO THE LEFT, CAUSING THE CAR TO ROLL OVER SEVERAL TIMES. ALTHOUGH I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON, THE PRE-TENSIONERS DIDN'T FIRE TO KEEP ME FROM MOVING AROUND AND HITTING MY HEAD. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WENT OFF EITHER, NOT EVEN THE ONES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN WHERE THE CAR WAS DAMAGED. AFTERWARDS, I WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND A CHIROPRACTOR BECAUSE I HURT MY BACK, NECK AND MY…

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ODI 11045816

AIRBAG. SEAT BELT LIGHT AND UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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ODI 10947969 · 51,000 mi

FRONT COIL SPRINGS MAKING NOISE SAW RECALL FOR SALT BELT REGION WHAT ABOUT CALIFORNIA WHERE SALT MIGHT BE USED WHEN BACKING OUT AND ALSO GOING FORWARD; CITY STREETS; TURNING ALSO SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT FULLY

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ODI 11111268

OWNER NOTIFICATION THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR CAN EXPLODE IN A CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN METAL SHRAPNEL STRIKING OR OTHER OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE, WICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, AND THE DEALER FALLS OR IS UNABLE TO MAKE THE NECESARY REPAIRS FREE.

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ODI 11002477 · 72,200 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2016, I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR'S STEERING VIOLENTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND WHEN I TRIED TO CORRECT IT, THE CAR THEN TURNED ALL OF THE WAY TO THE LEFT, CAUSING THE CAR TO ROLL OVER SEVERAL TIMES. ALTHOUGH I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON, THE PRE-TENSIONERS DIDN'T FIRE TO KEEP ME FROM MOVING AROUND AND HITTING MY HEAD. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WENT OFF EITHER, NOT EVEN THE ONES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN WHERE THE CAR WAS DAMAGED. AFTERWARDS, I WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND A CHIROPRACTOR BECAUSE I HURT MY BACK, NECK AND MY…

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

7 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

14 mentions · 5.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 70,400 mi (13 usable records).

ODI 10520571 · 70,000 mi

MY HUSBAND PURCHASED THE NISSAN VERSA 4HB 2011 BRAND NEW. A FEW MONTHS BACK WHILE DRIVING ON THE TEXAS FREEWAYS 70 MPH...THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND I LOST POWER AND SPEED, THIS WAS FRIGHTENING AND VERY DANGEROUS....WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE THROTTLE BODY NEED TO BE REPLACED: PRICE, OVER $1000.00...OUR PERSONAL MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO DO THE JOB BUT UNFORTUNATELY IT WAS SHORT LIVED AND HAPPENED AGAIN. WE WENT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE SAME THING ABOUT REPLACING THE THROT…

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ODI 10554177 · 59,000 mi

TIRE WARNING LIGHT FLASHES THEN GOES SOLID. INTERMITTENT. FILLING WITH AIR MAKES NO DIFFERENCE. REPLACED TIRE STEMS. REPLACED TIRE MONITORING IN RIGHT FRONT TIRE. WARNING LIGHT IS ON AGAIN. *TR

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ODI 10566491 · 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK AND SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUFFERED NECK AND BACK PAINS AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER SUFFERED NECK PAINS. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED FROM THE SCENE TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN IN…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Steering assistance concerns

11 mentions · 4.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 33,000 mi (11 usable records).

ODI 10513001 · 1,150 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, THE POWER LOCKS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST AND THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING HER TO CRASH INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD TRAUMA AND BURNS TO THE HANDS. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES, A HEMATOMA AND BRUISING TO THE LEFT LEG. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED TO DETERMINE TH…

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ODI 10575624 · 45,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. CAUAING ME TO HIT A PARKED CAR. *TR

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ODI 10689723 · 29,903 mi

I WAS DROPPING OFF SOMEONE, THE CAR WAS IDLING, AND ONCE IT WAS CLEAR TO DRIVE THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I DROVE IT TO A SCHOOL THAT WAS A MILE AWAY, PARKED, AND THEN TURN IT OFF. I GAVE IT A COUPLE OF MINUTES AND THEN I TURNED IT ON AND THE STEERING WORKED FINE. SO FAR IT HAS NOT HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS CAR IS ALMOST 4 YEARS OLD AND ONLY HAS 30,000 MILES. WE ARE VERY SURPRISED, THOUGH I HAVE GONE ON SOME NISSAN WEBSITES AND SAW THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO OTHER OWNERS. CURRENTLY THIS IS NOT U…

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Stalling or loss of power

6 mentions · 2.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 51,500 mi (6 usable records).

ODI 10485006 · 97,000 mi

I HAD TO ATTEMPT A SUDDEN BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE MADE A WEIRD NOISE. THE VEHICLE THEN STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND STALLED. I CALLED AAA HAD IT TOWED TO TEMECULA CA TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND CHECKED. FOUND OUT THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND MY ENGINE. I HAVE A WARRANTY ON MY TRANSMISSION AND ITS COVERED. THE ENGINE IS NOT APPARENTLY. WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND IS WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT THE RECALL, NOW THEY REFUSE TO FIX MY CAR OR HELP. *TR

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ODI 10520571 · 70,000 mi

MY HUSBAND PURCHASED THE NISSAN VERSA 4HB 2011 BRAND NEW. A FEW MONTHS BACK WHILE DRIVING ON THE TEXAS FREEWAYS 70 MPH...THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND I LOST POWER AND SPEED, THIS WAS FRIGHTENING AND VERY DANGEROUS....WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE THROTTLE BODY NEED TO BE REPLACED: PRICE, OVER $1000.00...OUR PERSONAL MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO DO THE JOB BUT UNFORTUNATELY IT WAS SHORT LIVED AND HAPPENED AGAIN. WE WENT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE SAME THING ABOUT REPLACING THE THROT…

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ODI 10524678 · 89,500 mi

THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO GO ON AND OFF AS WELL AS A KNOCKING SOUND HAD DEVELOPED. WE HAD OUR SON, WHO HAD ATTENDED SCHOOL TO BECOME A MECHANIC, CHECKED IT LOOKING AT THE OIL LEVEL. THE OIL WAS ABOUT A QUART LOW AND HE ADVISED US TO TAKE IT TO CARMAX WHERE WE HAD PURCHASED THE CAR. AFTER TWO DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AND AN OIL CHANGE AT $140.00, MY HUSBAND WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. IT IS BURNING OIL AND IS BEING EMITTED OUT THE EXHAUST AND HAS EXCESSIVE ENGINE BLOW BY. WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY MAXCARE, CARMAX'S WARRANTY COMPANY…

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

4 mentions · 1.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 1,150 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10513001 · 1,150 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, THE POWER LOCKS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST AND THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING HER TO CRASH INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD TRAUMA AND BURNS TO THE HANDS. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES, A HEMATOMA AND BRUISING TO THE LEFT LEG. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED TO DETERMINE TH…

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ODI 10661335 · 62,520 mi

ON 11/29/2014 I WAS I WAS TRAVELING ON A STATE HWY AT 55 MILES PER HOUR AT A MILD DESCENT IN ELEVATION IN THE RAIN WHILE APPROACHING A RED TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND INTERSECTION APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE AHEAD. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN THE PEDAL WENT FLAT TO THE FLOOR, I REAPPLIED AT LEAST FIVE TIMES OVER AND EXPERIENCED THE SAME RESPONSE. I THEN WENT TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND REAPPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL SIMULTANEOUSLY AND AT THAT TIME IT WAS SO OVERLY SENSITIVE THAT IT OVER-BROKE AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH. *TR

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ODI 10670038 · 1,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED, THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING FLASHED, AND THE DOORS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE DRIVER SUFFERED FROM BRUISES TO THE UPPER CHEST AND BURNED HANDS DUE TO THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED BRUISES TO THE CHEST AND WAIST AREA. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VE…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Oil consumption or dilution

3 mentions · 1.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 89,500 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10524678 · 89,500 mi

THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO GO ON AND OFF AS WELL AS A KNOCKING SOUND HAD DEVELOPED. WE HAD OUR SON, WHO HAD ATTENDED SCHOOL TO BECOME A MECHANIC, CHECKED IT LOOKING AT THE OIL LEVEL. THE OIL WAS ABOUT A QUART LOW AND HE ADVISED US TO TAKE IT TO CARMAX WHERE WE HAD PURCHASED THE CAR. AFTER TWO DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AND AN OIL CHANGE AT $140.00, MY HUSBAND WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. IT IS BURNING OIL AND IS BEING EMITTED OUT THE EXHAUST AND HAS EXCESSIVE ENGINE BLOW BY. WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY MAXCARE, CARMAX'S WARRANTY COMPANY…

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ODI 10712760 · 127,000 mi

FIRST THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT DOES NOT WORK. THIS CAR BURNS OIL QUICKLY. DUE TO THIS I HAD BEEN RUNNING MY CAR WITH LOW OIL. WHICH RESULTED WITH A PISTON POPPING OUT AND IT IS REQUESTED I REPLACE MY ENGINE. *TR

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ODI 10853798 · 87,300 mi

CAR MAKING NOISES WHEN TURNING. STRUT BEARINGS REPLACED. RECALL SERVICED ON FRONT COIL SPRINGS. CAR IS AT 87800 MILES BUT AT 87300 ENGINE STARTED MAKING KNOCKING/PINGING/CLICKING/TICKING NOISES. TOOK TO NISSAN. MECHANIC SAID NISSAN ENGINEERS SAY THIS IS NORMAL FOR THEIR 4 CYLINDER MOTORS. SAID HE COULDN'T LOCATE SOURCE OF SOUND BUT POSSIBLY CYLINDER 2 OR 3. HE TOLD ME UNTIL CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON OR UNTIL ENGINE FAILS DON'T WORRY ABOUT ME TO KEEP OIL CHANGED EVERY 3700 MILES AND RUN ENGINE RESTORE PRODUCTS IN WITH OIL CHANGES. I TRIED THIS…

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Matching rule\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

2 mentions · 0.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 33,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10659245

DROVE CAR TO STORE, CAME BACK OUTSIDE AND CAR WOULD NOT START, ONLY A FEW INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. JUMP STARTED THE CAR IT STARTED RIGHT AWAY, TURNED ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND CAR INSTANTLY STOPPED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. *TR

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ODI 10676449 · 33,000 mi

THIS MORNING, MY CAR WOULD NOT START. I USED A BATTERY CHARGER PACK, AND IT STARTED. HOWEVER, AFTER DRIVING 3 MILES TO THE LOCAL AUTO ZONE CAR STORE TO CONDUCT A FREE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR TEST, THE CAR STALLED OUT. AFTER USING THE BATTERY PACK TO JUMP START IT AGAIN, THEIR BATTER/ALTERNATOR CHECK MACHINE CONCLUDED THAT IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR. IT IS 1/19/2015 AND THE CAR IS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2011 NISSAN VERSA WITH 33,000 MILES ON IT; THERE ARE NO MODIFICATIONS ON IT. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE ALTERNATOR HAS STOPPED WORKING AFTER ONLY 33,…

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

1 mentions · 0.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 46,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10898040 · 46,000 mi

MY VERSA SUDDENLY QUIT RUNNING WHILE IT WAS STATIONARY A TRAFFIC SIGNAL. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART, AND THERE WAS NO SMELL OF FUEL ASSOCIATED WITH THE RESTARTING PROCESS. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO PEP BOYS AUTO REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY DIAGNOSED THE FUEL PUMP AND THE POWER SUPPLY FUSES FOR THE FUEL PUMP AS THE CAUSES. THE VEHICLE HAD 46,000 MILES EXACTLY. IF THIS HAD OCCURRED ON A FREEWAY, OR IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, THE HAZARDS WOULD HAVE BEEN CONSIDERABLE..

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b