10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 1
Average Mileage:
17,173 miles

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problem #43

Dec 122016

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall still no parts to repair. Suggested not use passenter seat. Unable to use seat since May. No repairs scheduled. Still waiting.

- Hampton, VA, USA

problem #42

Jul 012016

Versa

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V349000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Brandenton, FL, USA

problem #41

Jul 012016

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V349000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Warrenton, VA, USA

problem #40

Jul 012016

Versa 4-cyl

  • miles
I received a recall notice in July 2016 about the air bag sensors for the passenger air bags being faulty and requiring replacement. I've called my dealership and the Nissan headquarters numerous times about getting the part replaced. Each time I call, I'm told that I have to wait another month for the part to become available. This happened in July, September, October and now in December. The last time I spoke with Nissan, they told me that the part may not be available until January or February of 2017, a full 8-9 months after having received the recall notice. I haven't been able to seat anyone in the front passenger seat since the recall notice. I have kids and need to be able to use that seat. A huge company like Nissan shouldn't string along their consumers along for close to a year to resolve a safety issue.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #39

Aug 092016

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V349000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms part not available.

- Wickenburg, AZ, USA

problem #38

Aug 012016

Versa

  • miles
Nissan dealer "clay cooley" austin tx has not responded to request for airbag recall NHTSA recall 16V-349. I have been waiting for 4 months for replacement parts.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #37

Jul 012016

Versa

  • miles
I received a preliminary recall notice in July 2016, and the dealer states they have no idea when replacement parts will be available. I think is too much burden to place on an unsuspecting customer.I do not have the use of the front passenger seat in a small car!Nissan hads last all credibility and ai will never purchase one, nor advise anyone to do so. The NHTSA should force the firm to find replacement parts rather than stall until no cars are left to repair.

- Collettsville, NC, USA

problem #36

Jun 132016

Versa

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16V349000 (air bags). The part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Geismar, LA, USA

problem #35

Oct 242016

Versa 4-cyl

  • 109,000 miles
The contact owned a 2008 Nissan Versa. While driving 30 mph approaching a red light, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to stop the vehicle in time. The contact rear ended another vehicle. The driver side air bag deployed. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact stated that there were fragments inside the rear of the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V349000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000. Updated 12/23/16

- Laurel, MD, USA

problem #34

May 132016

Versa

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V349000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Browns Mills, NJ, USA

problem #33

Oct 202016

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V349000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Duluth, GA, USA

problem #32

Sep 102016

Versa 4-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V349000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 01/11/2017 consumer stated the recall was issue back in August or September it's been very frustrated not being able to carry a passenger for fear of failure. Updated 6/25/18

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #31

May 242016

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V349000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Concorde, VA, USA

problem #30

Jul 252016

Versa 4-cyl

  • miles
I received a safety recall notice from Nissan explaining the following: "continued exposure to areas with high levels of absolute humidity may cause the front passenger air bag inflator housing to rupture and deploy abnormally resulting in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or death." When I called Nissan in July 2016 they said they would be receiving the parts to fix the problem by either September or October 2016. I called Nissan again on October 17, 2016 they said they will not have the parts until December 2016. I have not received any follow-up notice of any kind and if I had not called Nissan on the 17th of October, they would not have notified me to let me know that the parts will now not be in until December 2016. I would like better communication and more updates from Nissan while this issue is resolved since I now cannot allow anyone to sit in the front passenger seat and it is an extreme inconvenience for me since I need to have that seat available for my family.

- Winter Springs, FL, USA

problem #29

Jul 012016

Versa

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V349000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Mims, FL, USA

problem #28

Oct 052016

Versa 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V349000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 01/04/17 updated 01/12/17.

- Columbia Heights, MN, USA

problem #27

Jan 052016

Versa 4-cyl

  • 128,000 miles
I was in an automobile accident. I was braking, almost at a stop or moving at 2 mph when a vehicle collided with the right front fender and door of my 2008 Nissan Versa with the front end of his vehicle. The airbag on the driver's side of my Nissan Versa deployed and a piece of metal struck my sternum fracturing same. I also had two hematomas on my right breast as a result of the metal striking my chest with extreme force.. the accident occurred at an intersection of two city streets, not highways. I was traveling straight going West and the other vehicle was traveling straight going South. The other vehicle's speed was approximately 25 to 30 mph. The airbag in the 2008 Nissan Versa deployed with such force that the metal piece was exposed and that is what caused my injuries. I noticed a recall on the 2008 Nissan Versa, dated March of 2016, for the front takata airbags..updated 10/13/16

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #26

May 242016

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V349000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Zephyerhills, FL, USA

problem #25

Jul 012016

Versa

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. Why is this taking so long? I cannot take my family anywhere in one vehicle. This is our family car and I cannot live with myself if I have a family member sitting in the front seat. I live in augusta, ga. Humidity is life here and I am so upset that this is taking so long and I feel like I will be hurt every time I get into my car. I worked hard for this vehicle and cannot use it for the sole purpose that I purchased it for. This is not right.

- Martinez, GA, USA

problem #24

Sep 192016

Versa

  • 71,310 miles
All the airbags not working as indicated lights flashing! recall states passenger airbag could explode causing metal fragments resulting in injury even death. Was informed by Nissan san francisco dealer that there is no fix for the airbag problem yet and they're not responsible for my anything to do with airbags not engaged except for the recall and that there is no fix for currently for the safety recall. In addition, when buying new tire sand getting a wheel alignment, I've been informed that all 4 of my struts are bent and suspension is off as a result.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

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