2009 Nissan Versa

Above average

Owners filed 504 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the airbags. It has been recalled 8 times.

Avoid One of the Nissan Versa years to avoid: 2.7× the complaints of a typical Versa year. Which Nissan Versa years to avoid →

When it fails
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64,000 milesMedian miles at failure

348 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 60,000–75,000 miles.

Most common 2009 Nissan Versa problems

178 of the 504 complaints (35%) are about the airbags.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Air Bags · airbags177
17211
Suspension161
200
Steering17
100
Engine15
000
Power Train · transmission14
100
Fuel/Propulsion System · fuel and propulsion system11
000
Engine and Engine Cooling · engine11
000
Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems9
000
Wheels8
000
Unknown or Other8
101

2009 Nissan Versa airbags problems

35% of all complaints

178 of the 504 complaints are about the airbags. This is what owners describe:

  • shows an airbag warning light11% · 19
  • sets off warning lights on the dash7% · 13
  • did not deploy its airbags in a crash4% · 7

Share of the 178 airbags complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
88,000 mi
median of 48 reports
Peak year of filing
2017
103 airbags complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
18 · 2 · 12
in these complaints
“The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the driver’s air bag module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, and the contact was referred to a dealer and to the NHTSA Hotline for further assistance.”
Owner complaint, filed Dec 16, 2025 at 146,000 miles
“The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's and passenger's side air bag warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the driver's side air bag. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred.”
Owner complaint, filed May 30, 2024 at 299,000 miles

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
2008: 4 complaints, 0 about the airbags'082009: 10 complaints, 1 about the airbags2010: 19 complaints, 1 about the airbags'102011: 19 complaints, 0 about the airbags2012: 15 complaints, 0 about the airbags'122013: 42 complaints, 2 about the airbags2014: 56 complaints, 4 about the airbags'142015: 88 complaints, 1 about the airbags2016: 53 complaints, 27 about the airbags'162017: 119 complaints, 103 about the airbags2018: 35 complaints, 19 about the airbags'182019: 17 complaints, 6 about the airbags2020: 9 complaints, 5 about the airbags'202021: 7 complaints, 2 about the airbags2022: 2 complaints, 1 about the airbags'222023: 2 complaints, 1 about the airbags2024: 2 complaints, 1 about the airbags'242025: 2 complaints, 2 about the airbags2026: 3 complaints, 2 about the airbags'26Recall 10V401000 (equipment)Recall 15V573000 (suspension)Recall 16V349000 (airbags)Recall 17V028000 (airbags)Recall 17V449000 (airbags)Recall 18V044000 (airbags)Recall 20V008000 (airbags)Recall 22E066000 (airbags)NHTSA investigation EA21002NHTSA investigation PE15019
All complaintsAbout the airbagsRecall (red: the airbags)NHTSA investigation opened

Complaints about the 2009 Versa peaked in 2017, with 119 filed that year. Owners had filed 10 complaints about the airbags before the first recall that covers it, 16V349000 in May 2016; 168 more have come in since. In 2026 owners filed 3 so far.

8 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module22E066000
Filed Aug 9, 2022375 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

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

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

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

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module20V008000
Filed Jan 9, 2020307,962 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

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

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

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

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module18V044000
Filed Jan 10, 201852,614 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

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

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

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

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module17V449000
Filed Jul 17, 2017515,394 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

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

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

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

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module17V028000
Filed Jan 10, 2017152,554 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2009-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 and 2009 Nissan Versa sedans and hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in 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, or "Zone B". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles originally sold, or ever 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 used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

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

Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module16V349000
Filed May 24, 2016413,852 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

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

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

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

Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil Springs15V573000
Filed Sep 14, 2015218,019 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

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

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

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

Equipment › Electrical › Navigational System(global Positioning System)10V401000
Filed Sep 10, 20107,948 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

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

Risk. OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

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

All 8 campaigns on file, newest first.

NHTSA investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. 2 name the 2009 Versa.

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEngineering analysis EA21002Open
Opened Sep 17, 2021airbags

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at …

Front Coil Spring FracturePreliminary evaluation PE15019Closed
Opened May 13, 2015Closed Oct 2, 2015Led to recall 15V573000suspension

In a letter dated September 10,2015, Nissan North America,Inc. (Nissan) notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a safety defect that may result in coil spring fracture in approximately 218,019 model year (MY) 2007 through 2012 Nissan Versa vehiclesproduced from May 8, 2006 through November12, 2012 and originally sold or ever registered in the following 22 states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, …

Technical service bulletins

96 on file

Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2009 Versa. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.

electrical system 18body and frame 9transmission 9engine 9equipment 8brakes 5fuel system 5wipers 4
Nissan AftersaleService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 29, 2019airbags

Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q4 Nissan is continuing to ask its dealers to urgently help increase customer participation in the Takata recalls and to help it achieve 100% customer recall participation for the following vehicles: - 2007-11 Versa Sedan - 2007-12 Versa Hatchback - 2002-06 Sentra - 2002-04 Pathfinder - 2001-03 Maxima Nissan expects …

NPSB18-382 - TakService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 30, 2018airbags

Dealer Engagement for Takata Awareness Nissan is committed to the safety and security of its customers and their passengers. As you are likely aware, Nissan has initiated multiple field actions to execute the Takata Airbag Recall in accordance with the schedule set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nissan has employed a variety …

NTB00042DService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 16, 2015airbags

SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could result in serious personal injury or death. Nissan STRONGLY RECOMMENDS AGAINST making any change to seat trim materials from …

What owners reported

Newest filings
Air Bags
Filed Oct 2, 2026UT

I am reporting a severe safety hazard and manufacturer database error involving the Takata driver airbag recall on a 2009 Nissan Versa (VIN: [XXX]). The manufacturer’s recall database falsely reports that the driver's airbag recall has been completed, showing zero open recalls for this vehicle. However, a physical inspection of the steering wheel assembly reveals that the original, defective Takata airbag module was never replaced. The physical module currently installed carries part identifier YTYAA270098 and specification code BAM PT1-1085 HERST:2010. The module was physically present but entirely un-hooked and disconnected from the system. The manufacturer's records are incorrect. They indicate a completed remedy while leaving a lethal, shrapnel-producing defective Takata inflator inside the vehicle. Local dealerships refuse to service the vehicle because the corporate database shows a clean VIN report. Nissan Corporate Consumer Affairs has been notified under reference case ref:!XXX :ref, but immediate federal oversight is required to address this dangerous component mismatch. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Air Bags
Filed Jul 27, 2026160,000 milesLA

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving 3 MPH, the front driver’s side air bag unexpectedly deployed. The contact was left with a bruised face and a nosebleed from the air bag deployment. The contact used tissues to stop the nosebleed, but no medical attention was sought. The contact stated that after the failure, while starting the vehicle, the horn would activate unless the brake pedal was depressed. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V349000 (Air Bags). The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Suspension
Filed Feb 17, 202680,000 milesWA

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving out of a parking lot at 10 MPH, the front end of the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound, and the contact noticed a strong rubber odor. The contact inspected underneath the vehicle and became aware that a part had fractured underneath the vehicle. The contact was able to reverse into the parking space. Several independent mechanics were contacted and advised that the failure might be related to the front coil springs corrosion and associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V573000 (Suspension); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that even though the vehicle was not registered in the States listed in the recall, the vehicle had been driven in one of the States listed while the contact was in school. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 16, 2025146,000 milesFL

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the driver’s air bag module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, and the contact was referred to a dealer and to the NHTSA Hotline for further assistance. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.

Air Bags
Filed Apr 18, 2025CA

Dealership nissan would not closed recall campaign on my crs repairs done already

Steering
Filed Oct 4, 2024IA

See attached document for complaint.

Air Bags
Filed May 30, 2024299,000 milesNJ

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's and passenger's side air bag warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the driver's side air bag. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22E066000 (Air Bags), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 299,000.

Visibility
Filed Sep 7, 202396,632 milesFL

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the alarm erroneously activated. The contact clicked on the key fob to disarm the alarm however, the alarm failed to turn off. The contact walked outside to the vehicle and noticed that the rear driver’s side window had shattered without impact. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 96,632.

Air Bags
Filed Mar 25, 2023CA

Indicator light appeared week of March 19, 2023. Took vehicle to the dealership March 24, 2023, and after a $225 diagnostic was told, “90626 FOUND DTC B1054. CUSTOMER NEEDS AIRBAG AND THE MODULE” (from invoice). Parts need to be ordered and will cost ~$1,000 less the diagnostic. Concerned about how a safety feature no longer functioning properly and needing replacement is the responsibility of the customer for an amount of this size.

Power Train
Filed Apr 22, 2022MN

Transmission failure as not changing gears, not starting driving when accelerator push down, shaking.

Air BagsCrash
Filed Feb 4, 2022WI

Airbags failed to deploy in an accident at 55 mph.

Power Train
Filed Dec 9, 2021LA

Unknown transmission make a real bad noise and now not move only in reverse

Suspension
Filed Dec 8, 2021OH

There is a safety recall campaign for the front coil springs breaking for all Nissan Versas registered in "salt states" The car is registered in a "salt state" and the the front coil has snapped. For a reason that neither corporate Nissan nor the local Nissan service center can explain, this car is excluded from repair.

Power Train
Filed Aug 27, 2021FL

Jatco Cvt transmission failed at 70,200 miles. Bearings burned out, engine roaring, then sudden deceleration and acceleration.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 17, 2021FL

Airbag inflator recall was repaired but the airbag light on the dash did not go off or clear, further diagnostic tool showed airbag sensor was flashing and broken clock spring was listed on diagnostic sheet. Nissan dealership did not repair the airbag sensor or change or fix clock spring therefore still being a safety hazard during deployment, which can lead to metal fragments breaking and bursting thru causing possible threat by shooting metal fragments to car occupants. Nissan airbag recalled the inflator for the specific reason of repairing it completely free of possible injury from metal fragments breaking during deployment and Nissan did not repair it. The recall states dealership is not to release vehicle until successful inspection. It is not repaired and still poses the same threat the recall states. It's now reported as fixed to manufacture, stating zero recalls. The 97.7 million dollar lawsuit Amended requirements Sept 2017 for dealership to repair to full inspection regulations. Dealership should fix the clock spring free because it directly impacts deployment of airbag and inflators. It's been a little over 30 days since recall repair, how can I get help making Nissan dealership responsible to replace clock spring?

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Jul 26, 2021OH

Throttle is impaired; P2138 very dangerous when accelerating across traffic and suddenly there is only partial throttle command. This now has happened twice.

Air BagsFire
Filed Apr 27, 202110 milesFL

BEFORE WE CAN GET THE CAR FIXED WHILE THE AIRBAG RECALL WAS IN EFFECT, WHILE DRIVING THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE.

Suspension
Filed Mar 31, 2021189,600 milesNC

MY SPRING BROKE WHILE PULLING INTO A TIRE SHOP AND WENT FLYING ACROSS A PARKING LOT, LEAVING PART OF THE BROKEN SPRING STUCK IN THE CRADLE.

Suspension
Filed Dec 22, 2020160,000 milesOH

REPLACING THE EXHAUST THE REAR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN TO THE POINT THE INSULATORS FELL OUT . THE SPRINGS ON BOTH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WERE BREAKING. THERE WASN'T ANY SIGNIFICANT RUST ON THE SPRINGS THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FRONT WHICH WAS DONE. THE INSULATORS MISSING MAKES A METAL TO METAL CONTACT WHICH WOULD MAKE IT WEAR OUT FASTER AND MORE PRONE TO RUST. WHY ARE THE SPRINGS BREAKING?

Air Bags
Filed Dec 10, 2020143,000 milesTX

DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS

Suspension
Filed Oct 18, 2020107,850 milesCA

FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING

Air Bags
Filed Sep 14, 2020108,000 milesVA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER GRANDDAUGHTER PLACED HER BACK PACK ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT. UPON CLOSING THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT'S GRANDDAUGHTER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SEAT WAS SPLIT OPEN. ALSO, THE FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WAS COMPLETELY DETACHED DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS PROVIDED A CLAIM NUMBER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE MATTER WOULD BE INVESTIGATED BY THE CLAIMS DEPARTMENT. THE CONTACT THEN RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM THE MANUFACTURER WHO INFORMED HER THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT AN INSPECTOR TO INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO NISSAN OF RICHMOND (11401 W BROAD ST, HENRICO, VA 23233) ONCE AN INSPECTOR WAS FOUND. LATER, AN INSPECTOR CONTACTED HER AND SHE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DESIGNATED DEALER. AFTER THE INSPECTION, THE INSPECTOR INFORMED HER THAT THE FINDINGS WOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE CLAIMS DEPARTMENT. THE CONTACT HAD YET TO HEAR FROM ANYONE AT NISSAN IN REGARDS TO THE INVESTIGATION. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 108,000.*DT*JB

Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Aug 11, 2020CA

I WAS INVOLVED IN A AUTO ACCIDENT , AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND SEAT POPPED OFF & STARTED SMOKING .

Power Train
Filed Jun 22, 202086,000 milesNC

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.

Air Bags
Filed Mar 4, 202093,000 milesOH

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER AN UNKNOWN AIR BAG RECALL HOWEVER, AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PROVIDED A SECOND REPAIR UNDER THE UNKNOWN RECALL HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. BUSAM NISSAN OF CINCINNATI LOCATED AT (1501 E. KEMPER RD, CINCINNATI, OH 45246), 513-854-1788), WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ENTITLED TO ANOTHER FREE REPAIR DUE TO THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Feb 14, 202070,000 milesNH

WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN MY 2009 NISSAN VERSA HATCHBACK LOST POWER, COULDN'T ACCELERATE AND PANEL IDIOT LIGHTS CAME ON. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY. I TRIED RESTARTING IT BUT NOTHING. ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER, I TRIED AGAIN AND SEVERAL TIMES IT ALMOST STARTED BUT DIED OUT. HAD TO GET CAR TOWED. WHEN TOW TRUCK DRIVER GOT IN VEHICLE IT STARTED FOR HIM AND KEPT RUNNING SO HE DROVE IT ONTO THE TOW TRUCK AND TOOK IT TO THE GARAGE. THE TECHNICIAN SCAN TESTE ON BOARD COMPUTER, ALL SENSORS AND SENSOR STRING, UP TO 1/2 HOUR DIAGNOSTIC TIME CHECK PERFORMANCE OF SENSORS, CHECK FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM. PRESSURE TEST STEADY 50 PSI, ROAD TESTED 14 MILES TO VERIFY OR ADDITIONAL NEEDED REPAIRS. CODES SET. NO CODES. COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING. CAR RUNNING FINE. ADDITIONAL NOTES: VEHICLE HAS APPROX. 70,000 MI. ALWAYS KEEP HALF TO FULL TANK OF GAS AND SERVICED. THIS IS NOT GOOD! FEAR THAT THE CAR CAN JUST QUIT AT ANY TIME AND CAN POSSIBLY BE IN AN ACCIDENT.

Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Feb 10, 2020101,000 milesOH

TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HER DAUGHTER WHO WAS THE DRIVER. CONTACT IS THE OWNER OF A 2009 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH WENT AIR BORNE AND STRUCK AN EMBANKMENT WALL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE THE DRIVERS SIDE AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY HOWEVER, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER SUFFERED A CONCUSSION AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED WITH CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000. *DT CONSUMER DID SEE THE RECALL AND HAD IT FIXED AT NISSAN NORTH. ('PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).')*JB *LN*JB

Air Bags
Filed Nov 8, 2019AK

MY 2009 NISSAN VERSA HAS A RECALL FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS. I LIVE IN AN AREA WITH NO DIRECT ACCESS TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP, AND WOULD NEED THE CAR TO BE BARGED TO THE NEAREST ONE. NISSAN HAS REFUSED TO BARGE THE CAR TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP TO FIX THE RECALL ISSUE. NISSAN IS REFUSING TO FIX THE RECALL ISSUE LOCALLY WHERE THERE IS NO DEALERSHIP AVAILABLE OR NISSAN CERTIFIED MECHANICS. I HAVE REQUESTED THE PART TO BE SHIPPED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR IT TO BE FIXED, BUT WAS DENIED. I ASKED TO PURCHASE THE PART AND HAVE A LOCAL MECHANIC INSTALL IT AND WAS TOLD THAT WAS NOT POSSIBLE. SO AT THIS TIME NISSAN IS DENYING ANY POSSIBLE ROUTE TO HAVE THE AIRBAG RECALL FIXED. ALL I WANT IS TO HAVE THE PART REPLACED SO I AM NO LONGER AT RISK OF DEATH DUE TO PROJECTILE METAL SHRAPNEL IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT FROM THE AIRBAG CANISTER EXPLODING. NISSAN IS REFUSING TO ALLOW ANY AVENUE TO HAVE THE ISSUE FIXED LOCALLY OR TO MOVE THE VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP. NUMEROUS AND REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO GET THIS ISSUE RESOLVED WITH NISSAN HAVE LEAD NOWHERE. AT EVERY NEW PHONE CALL ALL PRIOR INFORMATION HAS BEEN LOST AND THE ISSUE MUST BE RE-EXPLAINED. I AM INEVITABLY TOLD THEY WILL LOOK MORE INTO AND PROMISE TO GET BACK TO ME, OUT OF 3 CALLS TO NISSAN DIRECTLY AND APPROXIMATELY 10+ CALLS TO THE COMPANY HANDLING THE RECALL, I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE A SINGLE CALL BACK. I DO NOT WISH TO DIE IN A CAR ACCIDENT, I AM WILLING TO PAY FOR THE PART AND LABOR TO BE COMPLETED LOCALLY. ANY ASSISTANCE IN

Engine
Filed Aug 15, 2019120,000 milesMD

FOR MANY YEARS*, THE EXHAUST FROM MY NISSAN VERSA HAS MADE ME SICK (NAUSEOUS AND HEADACHES) SIMILAR TO HOW VW EXHAUST WOULD MAKE ME SICK. I AM CONCERNED THAT NISSAN VEHICLES MAY BE CHEATING ON INSPECTIONS CHECKS LIKE VW WAS DOING. EXHAUST FROM MANY OTHER VEHICLES MAY SMELL, BUT THIS PARTICULAR EXHAUST IS SICKENING. OUR VEHICLE PASSES EMISSION STANDARDS FOR MD EACH YEAR AND WE ALWAYS KEEP IT WELL MAINTAINED. SO AGAIN, I AM CONCERNED THEY HAVE SOFTWARE THAT WORKS TO FOOL EMISSIONS TESTING BY CHANGING THE EXHAUST ALLOWED WHEN HOOKED UP TO AN EMISSIONS TESTING COMPUTER. FOR A POINT OF REFERENCE, MY PARENTS OWN A 23 YEAR OLD FORD EXPLORER (ALSO WELL MAINTAINED) WHOSE EXHAUST DOES NOT CAUSE ME SICKNESS. THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING THIS ISSUE! *THE FORM IS REQUIRING A SINGLE DATE, BUT THIS HAS BEEN CONTINUOUSLY MAKING ME SICK EACH TIME WE RUN THE VEHICLE (IT DOES NOT ABATE WITH MILEAGE OR WEATHER CONDITIONS) SINCE 2011-2012.

Power Train
Filed Jul 26, 2019102,000 milesNJ

SLUGGISH CVT TRANSMISSION, SHAKING WHEN DRIVEN LONGER AND WHEN HOT OUT. CANNOT DRIVE UPHILL, LOSS OF POWER

Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Jul 25, 2019KY

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER DAUGHTER WAS PROCEEDING FROM A STOP SIGN AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITH METAL SHRAPNEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE COLLISION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO URGENT CARE WHERE THEY WERE DIAGNOSED WITH CHEMICAL BURNS ON BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT HANDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHICH DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER OR THE LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM THE KENTUCKY CABINET ALERTING HER OF A RECALL ON HER VEHICLE VIN APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AFTER THE COLLISION. THE VEHICLE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Suspension
Filed Jul 23, 2019174,000 milesME

BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR RECALLS AN DEALERSHIP DECIDED TO BREAK MY CAR AN NOT NOTIFY ABOUT BREAKKING OTHER PARTS THERE WERE NOT RECALLED AN I NEED A LF SWAY BAR LINK RF BALL JOINT AN COUPLE OTHER PARTS THEY BROKE MY RF SWAY BAR LINK AN NEVER TOLD ME WHEN I CALLED 4 TIMES THAT DAY. I EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPENED TO DEALERSHIP AN COOPERATE AN NOW MY CAR IS NOT DRIVEABLE BECAUSE IT IS HIGHLY UNSAFE AN IM VERY PISSED I HAVE A 8 MONTH OLD BABY WITH MEDICAL PROBLEMS AN CANT USE MY CAR

Suspension
Filed Jul 10, 2019173,000 milesIN

DRIVER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING BROKE

Air Bags
Filed Jun 24, 2019AL

DEAR SIR/MADAM THIS IS NOT REALLY A COMPLAINT. I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I TOOK CARE OF THE RECALL FOR AIRBAGS TWO YEARS AGO, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE THE DEALERSHIP NEVER REGISTERED THAT THEY FIXED THE ISSUE, AND THUS I KEEP RECEIVING LETTERS STATING THAT I NEED TO TAKE CARE OF IT. I FIXED THE AIRBAG RECALL ISSUE AT A NISSAN DEALERSHIP IN MONTGOMERY, PLEASE STOP SENDING ME LETTERS ASKING ME TO FIX IT. REGARDS, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Suspension
Filed May 29, 201965,000 milesVA

WHEN BACKING CAR MAKES A MOANING NOISE. I JUST LEARNED OF A RECALL FOR FRONT SPRINGS COIL SPRINGS. RECALL ID 239045. YOUR SITE SAYS THAT MY CAR ISNT UNDER IT BUT SHOULD BE. THE CAR TO MY KNOWLEDGE WAS FIRST SOLD IN FLORIDA. I BOUGHT IT FROM CARMAX IN VA. FLORIDA WAS NOT ONE OF THE RECALL STATES BUT VA IS. WE USE ROAD SALT HERE. IT SEEMS TO DO IT IN HOT WEATHER.

Suspension › Rear
Filed May 8, 201960,000 milesMA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OVER BUMPY ROADS OR POTHOLES, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CONTACTED TO SCHEDULE A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Suspension
Filed May 2, 20195 milesCA

WHILE DRIVING IN THE FREEWAY AND ON THE STREET SEVERAL OCCASIONS, MY CAR WAS FEELING AS IF IT WAS GOING TO DIE ON ME WITH LOW POWER. I FELT REALLY UNSAFE. ONE DAY, I WAS DRIVING, THE CAR WAS TOO WEAK, I DECIDED TO DRIVE IT DIRECTLY TO NISSAN DEALERSHIP IN CERRITOS BECAUSE I KNEW THAT WAS IT, I WAS GOING TO DEFINETLY BE STRANDED. I WAS THERE FOR ABOUT 5 HOURS AND FINALLY I WAS TOLD THAT THE COIL NEEDED REPLACEMENT. LESS THAN A YEAR, I WAS TOLD THE COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. I RECENTLY SAW ON KELLY BLUE BOOK WEBSITE THAT THE COIL IS A RECALL. I NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND I AM TOLD THAT IT IS NOT A RECALL.

Suspension
Filed Apr 23, 201985,000 milesMN

THE COIL SPRINGS THAT NISSAN INSTALLED IN MY CAR DUE TO THE 2015 RECALL HAVE, NOW, BOTH BROKEN AGAIN. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS REFUSES TO HELP ME WITH THE COST OF REPLACING THESE FAULTY PARTS BECAUSE THEY ARE 'OUT OF WARRANTY!' I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS ISSUE SINCE 2012 WHEN THE FIRST COIL SPRING BROKE, PUNCTURED MY TIRE, AND ALMOST CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE MOST RECENT BREAK HAPPENED, I WAS TURNING OUT OF MY ALLEY WAY ONTO THE ROAD.

Air Bags
Filed Apr 3, 2019NY

2009 NISSAN VERSA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ILLUMINATED AIRBAG LIGHTS AFTER TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL REPAIR. *LD *TR

Structure › Body
Filed Mar 31, 2019NC

THE HATCH ON MY NISSAN VERSA IS STUCK AND WON'T OPEN. IT WON'T UNLOCK AND THERE IS NO KEY ACCESS AND NO BUTTON OR LEVER INSIDE THE CAR TO OPEN IT.

Air Bags
Filed Mar 21, 2019TX

2009 NISSAN VERSA. DOT I- INQUIRY ON BEHALF OF THE CONSTITUENT REGARDING NISSAN NOT REPLACING HIS AIRBAG DUE TO RECALL. *AS *TR

Steering
Filed Jan 16, 2019133,103 milesTX

STIRRING IS MAKING A NOISE WHEN BACKING UP WHEN WHEELS ARE TURNING. WIPERS BLADES MAKES NOISE ON DRIVERS AND DOESN'T CLEAR VIEW ON PASSENGER SIDE. HAVING PROBLEMS FINDING REPLACEMENT PARTS. CD PLAYER HAS A READING ERRA, WANT PLAY AT ALL. TRIED CLEANER BUT STILL DOESN'T WORK.

Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Jan 15, 201985,000 milesPA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH OVER ICE, THE VEHICLE SLID AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. ONLY THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED EYE, HEAD, AND RIB INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD AND DEEMED DESTROYED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.

SuspensionCrash
Filed Jan 14, 2019100,000 milesCA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND TO THE POINT THAT THE CONTACT AND HER FAMILY WERE FACING TOWARDS TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE BUSHES ON THE SHOULDER. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE RIM WAS BENT OVER THE REAR DRIVER'S TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE WHEELS WERE REPLACED BY THE CONTACT'S LOCAL MECHANIC. THE CRASH WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V573000 (SUSPENSION). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Power TrainCrash
Filed Dec 7, 201825,000 milesCA

I BOUGHT THIS USED CAR WITH 25 THOUSAND MILES ON IT, BUT THE TRANSMISSION NEVER WORKED. IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR AND FEW PEOPLE KNOW HOW TO DO IT, THEREFORE I THINK I HAVE TO BUY A NEW TRANSMISSION. IT IS A CVT. I WANT TO KNOW WHERE CAN I BUY A NEW TRANSMISSION FROM NISSSAN WITH SOME KIND OF DISCOUNT, ACTUALLY I AM LIVING IN GUATEMALA. WHEN I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IT WAS STATIONARY. SO THANKFUL FOR YOUR ADVICE AND HELP.

Suspension
Filed Oct 19, 2018107,546 milesPA

REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE FOR SIMILAR REASONS THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS BREAK. (FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE CURRENTLY UNDER RECALL). REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE CAUSING A FLAT TIRE. REAR COIL SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TO SAFELY DRIVE THE VEHICLE; AND THE FLAT TIRE NEEDED REPLACED. REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND COATED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, ON A TOWNSHIP ROAD.

Suspension
Filed Oct 16, 2018126,600 milesCA

COIL SPRINGS CORROSION AND BINDING

Air Bags
Filed Oct 5, 2018VA

2009 NISSAN VERSA S/SL. CONSUMER WRITES WITH REGARD TO SAFETY RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE AIRBAG AND PAYMENT CHARGE ISSUES. *AS *TR

Suspension
Filed Sep 17, 201893,000 milesNJ

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2015, WHICH BECAME A RECALL IN 2015. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ISSUED CASE NUMBER: 32820454. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE RECENT FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.

Suspension
Filed Sep 4, 201881,000 milesMN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THE CONTACT DETECTED A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V573000 (SUSPENSION), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE COIL SPRING FRACTURED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WALSER NISSAN BURNSVILLE (14750 BUCK HILL RD, BURNSVILLE, MN 55306, (612) 395-4984) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COIL SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000.

Complaints 1-50 of 504, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2009
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
202512000Routine
202496100Routine
202337100Routine
202220000Routine
202132300Routine
202064200Routine
201924100Routine
201857200Routine
201762300Routine
201681021Fatalities reported
2015168121Fatalities reported
2014207201Fatalities reported
2013204103Fatalities reported
20124861161Fatalities reported
2011269761Fatalities reported
2010269831Fatalities reported
2009 — this page504820Above average
2008381883Fatalities reported
2007354981Fatalities reported

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2009 Nissan Versa: questions buyers ask

Is the 2009 Nissan Versa a good car?

Going by the federal record, it is one of the Versa years to avoid: owners filed 504 complaints, 2.7 times as many as a typical Versa year. The most common complaint is about the airbags (35%).

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Nissan Versa?

The airbags: 178 of the 504 complaints (35%) are about it. Owners most often say it shows an airbag warning light (11%), sets off warning lights on the dash (7%) and did not deploy its airbags in a crash (4%). The typical report comes at 88,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Versa have?

8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Aug 9, 2022. The largest, 17V449000, covered 515,394 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

At what mileage do 2009 Nissan Versa problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 64,000 miles. For the airbags the midpoint is 88,000 miles.

Has NHTSA investigated the 2009 Nissan Versa?

Yes, 2 times. The latest, EA21002 ("Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture"), was opened Sep 17, 2021 and is still open.

Are there service bulletins for the 2009 Nissan Versa?

The manufacturer filed 96 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the electrical system (18), the body and frame (9) and the transmission (9). A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.

Reading this record

Complaint volume is well above typical for a single model year.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Aug 9, 2022. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.