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2009 Nissan Versa repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (15%)
Chart based on 195 repairs.
2009 Nissan Versa engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 60 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Nissan Versa
Engine not specified
| 36000 mi | Fuel pressure regulator |
2009 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 41700 mi US $1 |
I noticed that the ground strap on exhaust system had corroded off when I was changing the engine oil and filter. I had a spare ground strap that I installed. |
| 68000 mi US $25 |
Replaced Engine Motor Mount Torque rod due to cracks in rubber bushing |
| 73000 mi US $20 |
Flange on muffler/exhaust pipe cracked open with loud noise. Cut off flange and put a sleeve on with u-bolt clamps. I have seen many of these failure on the Versa Forums. |
| 2460 mi | Known issue with starting (keeps cranking, catches after @ 10seconds). Dealer replaced Fuel Pump Regulator (or Fuel Pressure Regulator) under warranty, free, fixed issue completely. |
| 104000 mi US $35 |
Hose that runs from throttle-body to the intake became disconnected and stalled the vehicle. Engine wouldn't stay on more than 3 seconds at a time. |
| 110000 mi US $70 |
I had a cracked upper motor-mount on the passenger side. I got labor cheap, because I provided the part. |
| 225000 mi US $197 |
Catalyst O2 sensor was replaced due to check engine light being on. This did not fix the problem. They now think it's the catalytic converter and will likely result in me getting rid of the car. |
2009 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 164000 mi US $69 |
The fuel pump died. I picked one from a newer Versa and installed it myself. The replacement had a bad fuel pressure regulator so I swapped it for the old one. FPR causes extended crank time at start-up. Paid $69 instead of $660 at a dealer. |
2009 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan
107-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 5000 mi US $430 |
Check engine light came on while driving into dealership for first oil change. Said fuel cap loose. No way. On again within 5 miles. took 2.5 hrs. and no answer. Changed EVAP Canister vent control valve. Seems ok now. |
| 85000 mi | Car would not start. Check engine light on. Once started engine got little fuel. Diagnosis says trottle body but it has not been replaced and no problem since. Temp was -30 celsius which might be cause. No cost to check. |
| 89000 mi US $281 |
Exhaust broke at muffler flange. Repaired flange with exhaust connection. Parts $17; labour $232. tax $32. |
| 99000 mi US $228 |
Spark plugs . Iridium plugs needed. |
| 105000 mi US $132 |
Exhaust system required a donut and weld. |
| 98800 mi US $200 |
Car running rough but no warning light. Was told the plugs needed to be changed and the fuel system needed to cleaned. |
| 167000 mi US $150 |
Rock penetrated radiator causing massive coolant leak, temporary repair on radiator, refilled coolant, next day new radiator was purchased, system flushed of coolant, new radiator installed, new coolant added, car ran find and no leaks present after new install. |
| 172300 mi US $280 |
Ordered catalytic converter, got it installed at shop due to OEM catalytic converter flange and catalyst failing. |
| 181000 mi US $600 |
Accelerator pedal sensor failed, required tow to shop and extended stay at shop for length of time needed for parts delivery. After the car working fine for a couple days, the car broke down again and required tow Throttle body failure resulted in tow. Special order part took a significant amount of time to come in. Once part came into shop, repair done. Successful repair via mechanic |
| 10000 mi | Clutch failure at 10500 miles. Manufacturer refused to take care of it. Would cost $1,500. |
| 10000 mi | Actually, I STILL haven't gotten the clutch on this &*%^ car repaired. Who in their right mind wants to spend 25% the value of the car (and that's being generous) to fix a &*%^ clutch?!? |
2009 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD
| 51100 mi US $10 |
exhaust pipe broke at flange just before muffler. cut out broken section and spliced in 6" pipe with clamps. |
| 57000 mi US $25 |
exhaust |
| 64560 mi C $400 |
Muffler |
| 94000 mi US $1000 |
Muffler mount broke around 60k |
| 44520 mi C $100 |
Hole in muffler/broken hanger |
| 3750 mi | Car is under warantee. I am not too sure what they did, but the car would take at least three attempts to start in the afternoon. They did correct this problem and admitted that this has been a problem in other 2009 Versas. |
| 36000 mi | Not sure, but something happened to the gas cap and it needed to be replaced |
| 38000 mi | Gas cap replaced |
| 36000 mi US $310 |
Exhaust system basically fell off and was completely rusted out. |
| 2700 mi | Engine had long crank time after sitting for up to half an hour. Fuel pressure monitor replaced |
| 18000 mi | Starting problem.. Complete replacement of Fuel pump. I believe there is a Technical service bulletin of this problem. Less then 18,000 miles on car. |
| 22000 mi | Connector for read out for emissions was loose...under dash left side. Brought vehicle for emission testing to DMV and they could not connect their device for read out because connector was loose...brought to dealer to tighten up. No Charge. |
| 35000 mi | Also Dog Bone Mount for Engine. |
| 1860 mi | Check engine light came on, stayed on for two weeks. Shop said it could not identify any problem and reset the warning. |
| 3720 mi | Service Engine Soon light came on for the second time. Dealer reset it again, and said there was no problem. If the problem returns a third time, they will update the vehicle's internal software. |
| 4340 mi | Service Engine Light returned a THIRD time. Returned to dealer. Mechanic found faulty sensor and replaced, no software reset was needed. |
| 1000 mi | I had problems starting the car about 3 weeks after I got it. Fuel pump was replaced and it starts on the first try now, as it should. |
| 27500 mi | My warranty expires this month and I took it in to have the NTB07-094 service on the fuel regulator. I have had hard starts in the summer and hopefully this will solve that. |
| 201 mi | Fuel pressure regulator replaced under warranty |
| 1500 mi | Fuel pressure regulator replaced the second time under warranty |
| 6000 mi | Fuel pressure regulator defective. This was the 4th replacement of that item in 6,000 miles! |
2009 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 40200 mi | Engine has developed an oil leak. Stuck some stop-leak in it, not sure if it's fixed it yet. Update: seems to be successful. |
| 65000 mi | Oil leak has returned, as well as a stalling and problems starting. It's a leaking valve causing both issues. |
| 68000 mi | Oil leak. Had started stalling, don't know cause. Got it running well eough to get it to the dealer and trade it. |
| 31620 mi | 1st section of the exhaust (the section with the catalyst converter) had to be replaced. Luckily, this part is warrantied 7 yrs/130,000 km. |
| 32020 mi C $85 |
Exhaust pipe broke at flange located between 2nd (middle) and 3rd section (muffler). The shop welded a piece of pipe to replace broken flange. Versa's seems to have a weakeness with their exhaust systems. Many owners reported same problem. |
2009 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 39000 mi US $140 |
Loose flange |
| 1300 mi | On 3/31, we had the notorious starting issues with the Versa, on 4/2 the dealer replaced the fuel pressure regulator, under warranty, per NTB07-094 which has been expanded to 2009 models, too. |
| 1000 mi | Evap valve in canister remains open causing vacuum leak in gas tank and causing Service Engine light to turn on. Valve replaced by removing gas tank and rear bumper. Problem solved. |
| 800 mi | fuel regulator replaced |
| 48000 mi US $100 |
Serpentine belt. Car rattles |
| 3000 mi |
| 78700 mi US $465 |
Exhaust system parts had rusted. |
| 53940 mi C $300 |
muffler needed to be replaced |
| 105400 mi | Car wouldn't start. Turned over but wouldn't start. Mechanic linked problem to crack in my key. Problem lasted for 2 days and then seemed to disappear. Using spare uncracked key now, but no confirmation that this was the actual problem. |
| 74500 mi US $603 |
Had to have muffler replaced. Engine got VERY loud. |
| 40700 mi US $1634 |
Replace Clutch, Clutch assembly |
2009 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 2000 mi | Replace the fuel pressure regulator. Known problem with Versas. |
2009 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 60140 mi C $1600 |
exhaust heat shield rattling replaced nuts / bolts |
| 63540 mi C $900 |
replaced rusted out muffler (if was literally falling off) |
| 67580 mi C $865 |
emission control system replaced purge valve on gas tank replaced canister vent control |
| 73260 mi C $625 |
replaced canister purge valve |
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