2008 Nissan Versa Problems and Repair Histories
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Nissan Versa Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Nissan Versa | 52 Versas, 10.1 months of data per Versa, average 54600 miles 34 |
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2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD
| Nissan Versa in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 3720 | 0 | Vehicle taken in to identify possible problem with weatherstripping. Weatherstripping/window seal replaced. |
| Jun | 2010 | 48980 | 0 | hard start intermittently/fuel pressure regulator seems to be the problem; could not replicate at dealer; am waiting for the problem to redevelop and will take it back |
| Mar | 2013 | 88660 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Tire pressure sensor was showing low pressure; reset at shop. Was not due to low pressure. |
| Mar | 2009 | 9000 | 0 | Auto-up for window stopped functioning; found steps to repair on the Internet; fixed. |
| Nov | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | Fuel regulator was leaking, which caused difficult starting. |
| Dec | 2012 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 14700 | 0 | Transmission doesn't allow shifting out of park or between gears that require the shift knob be fully depressed. The knob does not depress and there is resistance. Putting a screwdriver in the shift lock overrides the problem but becomes annoying. |
| Jul | 2012 | 41000 | 130 | Air conditioning was losing effectiveness over time until compressor would not turn on. Problem was A/C High Pressure Switch leaking. Replaced pressure switch, no further issue. |
| Jan | 2013 | 46000 | 450 | Exhaust was rusted out back of catalytic converter and detached from muffler. Pipe, resonator, and muffler replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 9000 | 0 | sun roof leak due to clogged drain in sunroof |
| Oct | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | Passenger air bag sensor fails to detect when NO person is in seat. The passenger air bag is always enabled |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Versa in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 7000 | Entire drivers side suspension replaced due to potential accident. This includes the CV joint. Full transmission replacement following a clutch failure. Possibly linked to accident, however could be manufacturer defect based on my personal research into the matter. There have been several cases reported of this same thing happening. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan Versa in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 28000 | 85 | The Washer/Sprayer hose disintegrated, and the washer fluid would not spray onto the windshield. Nissan reimbursed me as a gesture of good will. I have never heard of washer hoses disintegrating on a car less than 3 years old though?? |
| Jun | 2012 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 69000 | 50 | 3 of my motor mounts were collapsing. They replaced all three under warranty and I owed the dealer our $50 deductible for the service. They were replaced in about 4 hours. The CV boot was replaced at 68,000 miles. This was the second time in 4 months that boot was replaced. The first time was out of pocket, this time was parted out. |
| Nissan Versa in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 46000 | 0 | My fuel pump went out. Went to the dealer and got it fixed for free under my warranty as well as a free rental. A neat experience. |
| Apr | 2013 | 66000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 31000 | 0 | Service bulletin on throttle body sensor. |
| Dec | 2009 | 51000 | 0 | replaced my engine. |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 39000 | 0 | Handprint in paint on hood. Came this way from factory. Nissan completely replaced the hood so it could be taken back and analyzed to determine how it happened. Dash rattle when car is cold. Engine replaced due to severe piston slap. Trunk would not stay open on slight incline. Trunk springs replaced. Trim panel around wiper faded. Nissan replaced panel even though car was out of warranty. |
| Jun | 2012 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | suspension, and key was stuck in the ignition would not come out | |
| Nissan Versa in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | Driver window auto up switch stopped working. Dealer reprogramed and that repaired it. | |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | Had to replace front brakes. Wind noise coming from drivers door. Passenger window was not going up properly. Repaired all | |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | Brakes still making squealing when applied. Dealer said it was the back brakes. Shaved the pads, and said it was ok now. Brakes started to squeal by the end of the day again. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD
| Nissan Versa in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Rotors warped upon delivery. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Rotors warped upon delivery. Rattle from passenger side door. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 2700 | 0 | Back of driver seat squeaked. |
| May | 2011 | 50000 | 4800 | ABS light came on. Dealer replaced 2 wiring harnesses and I am waiting on 3rd harness, light still on. Not fixed yet! Third wiring harness installed. ABS light is no longer always on. |
| Oct | 2012 | 70000 | 50 | Fuel pressure regulator replaced |
| Feb | 2013 | 78500 | 50 | Left rear tire pressure moniter went bad |
| Mar | 2013 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | Car was hard starting. I read on this website about a problem with the fuel pressure regulator that sounded like mine. Told the dealer what I read. It WAS the problem, and it was quickly repaired in 1 hour while I ate at McDonalds. No charge of course. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 26040 | 0 | Back of drivers seat is developing a faded area, it is being replaced by dealer under warranty and part is on order. Dealer will call when part arrives. |
| Sep | 2010 | 34100 | 0 | Replaced Drivers Seat Back with New One |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 27900 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 29760 | 0 | defective crankshaft |
| Feb | 2011 | 34100 | 0 | The heater blower unit was replaced. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 20460 | 0 | Replaced strut bearings. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | Right front power window regulator motor would not keep window rolled up. Replaced motor under warranty | |
| Dec | 2008 | 33000 | 0 | TPMS started flashing during two trips in December 2008 However, the light turned itself off and has not been on. |
| Oct | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 101000 | 120 | Bad battery |
| Mar | 2013 | 133000 | 3000 | Transmission was overhauled |
| Nissan Versa in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 11000 | 95 | window molding on windshield coming loose. |
| Dec | 2012 | 27000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | Replace fuel pump - cost covered by warranty | |
| Jan | 2009 | 12 | fuel door won't open | |
| May | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | Molding surrounding windshield came off. Replacement part was ordered and installed. |
| Mar | 2011 | 47000 | 0 | The mechanics discovered a leaking seal in the oil pan. It was minor and I didn't notice it. |
| Jan | 2012 | 60000 | 0 | Leaking oil pan |
| Aug | 2012 | 69000 | 82 | The flange between the muffler and catalytic converter rusted out, causing the muffler to fall off. Rather than replace everything, the flange was cut off and a piece of pipe was welded into place. |
| Mar | 2013 | 77000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | replaced Clarion 6-CD changer (CDs jammed) |
| Jun | 2011 | 20000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 28700 | 50 | Positive battery clamp corroded away, replaced with a new clamp. Total cost : $10.00 and about 3 hours work. |
| Nov | 2012 | 40000 | 40 | Hood latch was replaced, we were not able to open the hood due to latch being jammed. Replaced latch after having to disassemble panels under car to access latch from underneath. |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | The Radio-CD changer was not working correctly.Took 3 appointments to get the unit replaced. Need to go back after the replacement because the AIR BAG light was blinking. | |
| Aug | 2008 | 2440 | 0 | The door on the driver side does not close properly and paint was chipping on the top right corner. They sent the car to the body shop and adjusted the door. |
| Feb | 2009 | 4960 | 0 | Shock of the hatchback trunk-Adjustment of the hatchback trunk-reconfig of the remote car starter. |
| Jan | 2010 | 11560 | 0 | The Driver seat was squeaking. They have added grease on the seat rails. Covered by the warranty |
| Feb | 2010 | 11960 | 0 | The Service Engine Light turned 'ON'. They have replaced the VAP Vent Control Valve. Covered by the warranty |
| Dec | 2010 | 17980 | 0 | 'Clunk' noise when turning, braking. The Sub-Frame and frame link has been replaced, they cannot replace only the bushing. After the repair,the steering wheel was off center, needed wheel alignment. |
| Mar | 2011 | 19220 | 0 | Problem: Knocking sound when turning on left. Solution: The replacement of the 2 front Stabilizer bar links (left and right). |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 16800 | Car rattles as engine idles. Dealer reset idle control. Better, but not fixed. Brake line was hitting firewall, repaired but not fixed. Dealer determined engine is vibrating excessively and is replacing engine mounts. Will update if not fixed. | |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | Engine mounts arrived and car taken to shop. During engine mount job the tech noticed missing clip under insulation which secured lines away from firewall. Replacing clip fixed the rattling noise. Dealer did not need to replace engine mounts. | |
| Nov | 2010 | 33000 | 0 | Bluetooth microphone produced static. Replacing microphone resolved the problem |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 22320 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 26040 | 0 | Front suspension rod and bearing had premature wear. Resulted in loose feeling/rattling in front end. Dealer says is a result of poor quality road, not reflective of Nissan quality. |
| Feb | 2010 | 35960 | 0 | Noticed clunking sound when doing u-turn. Left front axle replaced under warranty. AC made louder than normal noise while on, plus the noise fluctuated with engine speed. Computer was reset. |
| Jul | 2010 | 40480 | 0 | Air conditioner had a leak - leaked coolant. O-ring replaced. Works great now. |
| Apr | 2011 | 48960 | 80 | Looseness/knocking sound from front end caused by wear in subframe and steering joints. Dealership replaced these under extended warranty. |
| Oct | 2011 | 54520 | 650 | flange on muffler broke creating loud noise. Muffler and flange were replaced with a new one. |
| Dec | 2011 | 57040 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | Fuel delivery issue. No fuel in fuel line at cold start. Engine starts at 3rd attempt. After which, engine runs normally. Part was replaced and problem was solved. |
| Nov | 2010 | 36000 | 50 | Hood latch disconnected. Cable was re-connected by dealer. OEM considers this an 'alignment' and did not cover under warranty. |
| Apr | 2011 | 44700 | 0 | Rod knock at 46,000 miles. With the exception of the cylinder head, the entire engine was replaced. Extended time in shop due to first order of incorrect engine. There was no explination given as to the cause. |
| Sep | 2011 | 53000 | 30 | Hood release latch cable disconnected. Repair shop reconnected the cable. |
| Dec | 2011 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 0 | VEHICLE PULL TO THE LEFT. ALIGNMENT DONE TO FIND ALIGNMENT IS CORRECT. DROVE VEHICLE HOME AND PROBLEM STILL EXIST. STILL HAVE A PULL TO THE LEFT. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO HAVE A PULL TO THE LEFT PROBLEM LOOKED AT AGAIN. THIS TIME, WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RADIAL PULL AND THAT THEY SWAPPED TIRES AND PROBLEM NO LONGER EXIST. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. WILL DRIVE FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS AND TAKE BACK TO DEALER. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 7000 | 0 | Fuel pressure regulator replaced, as per TSB, after 1 week of progressively worse starting problems. No problems since repair. |
| Jun | 2010 | 30000 | 0 | Fan motor replaced, bad bearing. |
| Jun | 2012 | 58000 | 300 | Pipe broke off at muffler flange. Had to replace whole muffler due to this. |
| Dec | 2012 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 88500 | 30 | Headlight. Went ahead and had them replace both. |
| Mar | 2013 | 91000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 7000 | 0 | The back driver side seat cover was not clipped together in the back. The dealer said the seat cover was misaligned and they adjusted it so the two plastic pieces lined up and they attached them. During the inspection included with oil change the mechanic discovered a hole in the drivers side cv boot. The part was ordered and has arrived but I need to schedule an appointment to have it put on |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Clicking sound when acccelerating and decellerating, axle bolts were tightend to fix the clicking sound. Paint flaking off of the air bag cover. New air bag cover was ordered. |
| Jul | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | The steering wheel airbag cover paint was starting to chip off. A new part was ordered and installed. |
| Sep | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Car exibited a clunking sound when turned. I was advised that it was the front strut bearings and they would be replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | Repair noisy AC compressor | |
| Mar | 2013 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | Customer says at times when the key is turned to start it cranks but does not catch-cranks way too long. Found fuel pump internal failure. Removed and replaced fuel pump assembly. |
| Apr | 2008 | 11000 | 0 | Driver side seat recliner squeak, replaced reclining mechanism. No more noise. |
| May | 2008 | 12500 | 0 | Customer states the driver side seat back is making noise at all times. Install SOP-Drivers side seat assembly excessive play. R&R driver side seat assembly. |
| Dec | 2008 | 25000 | 0 | C/S that tire pressure lamp is illuminated. Check and Advise. Nissan found that left rear tire pressure monitor leaking and in need of replacement. Nissan installed a new left rear tire pressure monitor and programmed monitor to vehicle to resolve. |
| Jan | 2009 | 28000 | 0 | Customer says Right Fog Light is out.Internal Failure Replaced right side fog light bulb. |
| Apr | 2009 | 34000 | 0 | Second RF Fog light failure. Found internal failure of bulb. Replaced RF fog light bulb. |
| Jul | 2010 | 60000 | 15 | C/S Drivers LR brake light inop, check and advise. New left rear brake light installed |
| Apr | 2012 | 101000 | 728 | customer states that front and rear brakes are below specs. Customer want front and rear brakes replaced. Removed and replaced rear shoes and machined rotors, removed and replaced Front pad and resurfaced front brake rotors. |
| Jul | 2012 | 107000 | 889 | When coming to complete stop popping noise heard. then when taking off popping noise is heard again. Front rotors chattered up. R&R front rotors and test drove. On way home from rotor replacement the LF Ball Joint failed, customer drove vehicle back to dealer for diagnosis. Front lower control arms cracked and bushings failure. R&R both Lower Control Arms and Ball Joints. total cost $737.64 |
| Aug | 2012 | 108500 | 206 | Customer states muffler broke off at flange. Found muffler had a welding failure at flange. R&R muffler. |
| Mar | 2013 | 120000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 1240 | 0 | Plastic section or Rear Tail light was not flush with body. Repaired and replaced under warranty. No hassles. Received free rental. New tail light assembly installed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 4960 | 0 | Windshield defrost, heat only half (lower half) of the windscreen, remainder stay frozen making the vehicle hard to drive for an average height person(living in northen country). Trunk hard cover, snaps busted (3/5 broken). |
| Feb | 2008 | 6820 | 0 | Defrost problem persist, w/s only defrost halfway. |
| Apr | 2008 | 9300 | 0 | Defrost problem same as before. |
| Aug | 2008 | 13640 | 0 | Trunk cover piece replaced. Air conditioned was not very cold with all proper setting. Dealer check and add more refrigerent. Problem solved |
| Feb | 2009 | 22940 | 50 | Windshield only heats halfway. |
| May | 2009 | 29140 | 0 | CVT Transmission sounded like a manual trans. when backing up and while in first gear. Transmission replaced. |
| Sep | 2009 | 39060 | 0 | rear wiper motor making gear to gear noise while motoring. new motor ordered and will be installed on next visit. |
| Feb | 2010 | 48980 | 35 | Wiper motor was making ratchety noise but was successfully repaired with new parts - under warranty. Driver side window seal was leaking inside due to the flap wedge that aligns the window to the frame. Window seal replaced but not covered through basic warranty, so dealer paid for defective part. |
| Apr | 2010 | 50840 | 0 | Water leaks. It took a total of 4 visits and 7 days to find the problem. It was a plug on the door post between the front fender and the driver side door. Plug installed and problem will still to be monitored with the next few rainy days. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 8680 | 0 | Left rear shock absorber was found faulty after I reported a banging sound when driving over small bumps. Intermittent wipers occasionally stop working. Noticed during winter driving. Due to intermittent nature nothing was found when in the shop. Ongoing. Last checked in May. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 11000 | 0 | Replaced fuel pressure regulator per TSB NTB07-094 |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 7440 | 0 | Headliner loose at the hatch opening. New part ordered, to be replaced when it arrives. |
| Oct | 2008 | 9920 | 0 | Replaced ordered part - successful repair |
| Jul | 2010 | 22320 | 0 | rear shock absorber shot and replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 28520 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 10000 | 0 | Knocking felt in steering wheel when turning right at low speeds. |
| Sep | 2008 | 13000 | 0 | Steering joing Assembly was replaced and resolved the knocking issue. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 74000 | 0 | Muffler exhuast pipe rusted. |
| Mar | 2013 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 35000 | 20 | Passenger headlight out, replaced at home. |
| Mar | 2013 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | Excessive Engine Crank, Replaced Fuel regulator based on NSB from Nissan |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | The driver's side front door panel was off at the top letting in a draft and noise. In addition, the window seal at the top was rolled under allowing outside air to enter. The dealer fixed this at no cost. | |
| Jul | 2008 | 6700 | 0 | You must crank the car for several seconds to get it to start. There is a Nissan SB out on this. The fuel pressure regulator allows the fuel pressure to bleed off when the engine is not running. They did not have the parts to make the repair. |
| Aug | 2008 | 7300 | 0 | Dealership repaired the fuel pressure regulator with a kit!? Other than a strong fuel smell inside the car for a couple of days, everything is fine now. It starts like it should. The dealership also performed a free oil change. |
| Sep | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | Part installed, fixed difficulty starting. |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 78740 | 700 | First pads and drums change for 4 wheels |
| Mar | 2013 | 85560 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Versa in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 26660 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 27900 | 0 | A clamp gave way inside the manual transmission, making the clutch jerky and difficult to use. Once the clamp was replaced, the clutch returned to working normally. |
| Oct | 2011 | 35960 | 900 | 60,000 km check-up, oil and filter change, install and balance winter tires, front brake replacement. |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 50980 | 0 | Under warranty, Front Passenger side strut needed repairing. Apparently bearings were gone |
| Nov | 2010 | 61380 | 350 | Brake rotors warped, pads needing to be replaced. |
| Aug | 2011 | 73780 | 0 | |
| Jan | 2012 | 83320 | 540 | Blower motor gone |
| Dec | 2012 | 96720 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 65000 | 150 | Car just died - wouldn't turn over. Took it to a dealership and they checked everything, turned out to be a fuse that deal with the fuel system. |
| Sep | 2012 | 65000 | 0 | Car just died (again) - wouldn't turn over. Took it to a dealership and they checked everything, turned out to be a fuse that deal with the fuel system. |
| Mar | 2013 | 68000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 48360 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 61620 | 200 | Stabilizer bar was found to be loose and corroded. Replaced with new bar. |
| Mar | 2013 | 76880 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 3720 | 0 | The windshield washer fuild wasnt coming out the nozzles in the front or back. Turned out it had frozen in the line, which they took full care of under warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 10000 | 0 | Fuel regulator was bad. This is a common problem for Nissan Versas and Nissan SHOULD recall. I did have to take the car in twice to get this problem fixed. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Fuel pressure regulator problem is covered by TSB seems very common should probably be a factory covered defect. car was fine just had slow starts on occassion |
| Sep | 2011 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Fuel pump regulator was replaced. New fuel regulator failed. Nissan replaced entire fuel pump system. failure has not returned. |
| Oct | 2011 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Extended crank at start up issue addressed in a TSB and is a known issue. Also has a squeaky clutch pedal. |
| Jun | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Extended crank issue at start up. Fuel pressure regulator replaced per TSB. |
| Mar | 2013 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | I didn't think the car was heating well (took too long to get to desirable heat/ desirable heat wasn't warm enough--my comparisons are to my '94 Subaru Legacy Wagon). Nissan measured engine output for heat and cabin heat, but proved nothing wrong. |
| Jul | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Difficulty turning over during start up. Was told problem with pressure gauge and it reading wrong pressure and therefore cannot start up easily. Common problem with 07/08 Versa apparently. Part(s) ordered, still waiting (almost a month now...) |
| Nov | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | Car had difficulty starting up again, after it had it's fuel pressure sensor replaced. Brought it in only to be told they'd have to order a new fuel pump, so now needed to wait and return when part in. Difficulty with car turning over when trying to start up. 5-10 sec. lag/engine strain sound, and then eventual start up. |
| Jan | 2011 | 19000 | 50 | Floor heat not working. Radio intermittently cuts out. Told could not replicate problems, and that the Versa doesn't have powerful floor heating. |
| Feb | 2013 | 29000 | 0 | Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light blinks then stays on. Tires reset, things ok, then light comes back. Told batteries in tires TPMS are dead and whole units need to be replaced at $150 each, must get all, necessary for inspection |
| Mar | 2013 | 31000 | 0 | Muffler separated from exhaust pipe at flange. Rusted? Quoted at Midas flange repair $290 or could cut out, put pipe in gap and weld all together for $150. Inquiring/comparing elsewhere now, also seeing what parts go for online. |
| Apr | 2013 | 31000 | 150 | Pipe leading to muffler separated from the exhaust at the flange due to rusting. Midas cut out problem area and welded on new pipe (could have had new flange and more "proper" fix, but would have cost double). |
| Nissan Versa in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 16120 | 0 | Rear defrost defect. Replaced controler board. |
| Jul | 2010 | 40920 | 800 | Air conditioning compressor is toast ... Dealer asks 800$ to repair. I can't wait to sell this lemon of a car. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Rotor needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | TSB performed for fuel pressure regulator preventing car from starting | |
| Mar | 2009 | 8000 | 50 | oil change and replacing driver's door weatherstripping seal for wind noise |
| Jul | 2009 | 11000 | 0 | Had the fuel pressure regulator replaced again, the last time was about a year ago. Made car difficult to start. |
| Aug | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | AC needed new compressor and hose, hose backordered 3+ weeks. |
| Oct | 2011 | 57000 | 0 | CEL came on, problem traced to fuel pump that had been replaced twice already (both times under warranty). Squeaking brakes caused by "glazed pads" not wear indicators so no repair on that system needed. |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 36000 | 0 | sunglasses holder copartment woud not stay closed (clip had fallen off.). Dealer ordered the part and told me to come back later. Parts arrived, but Nissan had sent the wrong part. Dealer reordered the correct part and told me to come back. The sunglasses holder was finally replaced successfully. Car was shaking badly when brakes were applied. Dealer found warped rotor. Car is not driven hard or in bad conditions, so original rotor may have been bad. Dealer smoothed the rotor and replaced the brake pads, under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 7440 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 24180 | 0 | -A/c did not 'seem' to be working well -Complained to dealer when in for regular maintenance -Dealer recharged coolant (bit low) and added dyes -If a/c fails will apparently be reimbursed as 'possible' problem currently under warran |
| Aug | 2010 | 26660 | 0 | A clunking noise noticed when turning right. Mentioned to dealer at service and both strut bearings were replaced under warranty. Service manager indicated there was an 'alert' out on these as being problematic. A/C failed,inspection discovered previous dye was leaking. Vehicle to be repaired, but shop machinery failed and I am waiting to find time to rebook. Expect to be re-embursed for previous a/c recharge as this failure is under warranty. |
| Oct | 2010 | 29760 | 0 | air conditioning compressor was replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | 37820 | 60 | Warm weather arrived and A/C not working after being repaired last autumn. Warranty has just expired, but dealer paid for half a recharge and flushed and checked system for leaks. A/C works again. We'll see... |
| Nov | 2011 | 43400 | 0 | For about the third time my a/c stopped working (end of summer). Cool climate so not urgent; complained a lot about this recurring problem when car in for service. Leak detected, recharged system with dye; they'll check for leak in a month |
| Feb | 2012 | 45220 | 0 | A coolant leak was detected in the condenser deep within or behind the dash. Nissan and dealer split cost to make repair, no cost to owner. Hopefully this will put to rest recurring problems with A/C. Big job; 10hrs work for mechanic. Connector pipe on exhaust failed. Problem was fixed by the dealer at my expense (fair enough). |
| Feb | 2013 | 55180 | 61 | The centre rear seatbelt retractor jammed as a result of the webbing twisting and the mechanic apparently dismantled and untangled the webbing. |
| Mar | 2013 | 56420 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 18300 | 0 | Again car wouldn't start today. Left it, had a ride home. Engine cranks strong but will not turn over. Had no problems earlier this day. Bet when I go get it, it will start up. WTF Nissan!! Something isn't right with this. scheeesh |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan Versa in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | Extended cranking time required to start car. Symptom described in TSB for new fuel pressure regulator and o-ring. Parts ordered (TSB is for cars manufactured PRIOR to when this car was made) Problem fixed with new Fuel Pressure Regulator and o-Ring. |
| Dec | 2012 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 34700 | 0 | R and R fuel pressure regulator. |
| Sep | 2012 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Versa in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | I had heavy steering wheel vibration when I pressed the brake pedal. Front brake rotors were re-cut and problem went away. (Warped rotors) | |
| Nissan Versa in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Driver's side door rattled above 40 mph. |
| Nov | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | Foam between air conditioner pipe and bracket fell off, allowing pipe to rattle against bracket. New foam insulator installed. |
| Sep | 2011 | 52000 | 0 | Window washer fluid was leaking down the inside of the hatch when sprayer was used. Removed rear hatch trim and reassembled hose to washer fluid nozzle. DIY repair. |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 31000 | 0 | Axles were grinding and had to be replaced |
| Nov | 2012 | 33000 | 427 | Faulty fuel system and ignition |
| Nissan Versa in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 13640 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 20460 | 500 | defective connection between a hose and the condenser |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Check engine light for gas cap 3 times they replaced fuel pump regulator recall problem |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | Noticed excessive noise/rattling under car. Dealer found that an exhaust flange had rusted out. Dealer ordered new muffler assembly for replacement. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 32000 | 0 | had issues starting sometimes. it would take a while to turn over |
| Jan | 2013 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Nissan Versa 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Nissan Versa in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 4340 | 0 | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | Rattle noise coming from dash - turned out to be a loose plate near fire wall - covered by warranty |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Dash rattle. Dealer replicated, but said all vehicles do that from the factory so I was told not to worry about it. Still makes noise to this day. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Nissan Versa 4-door
4-cylinder CVT 2WD
| Nissan Versa in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Front Driver Side Supension piece twisted. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Versa in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | Heater blowing cold air at idle. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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