10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
18 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
11 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,416 miles

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problem #113

Nov 092017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #112

Sep 012017

Versa 4-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V449000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mount holly Nissan (1513 NJ-38, hainesport, NJ) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 8/9/18

- Mount Holly, NJ, USA

problem #111

Nov 082017

Versa

  • miles
Tanaka recall manufacturer is unable to resolve this issue in a timely manner. After multiple contacts with local dealership, the service dept is unable to provide any timelines on airbag replacement. They remain non-commital on remediating this issue.

- Georgetown, TX, USA

problem #110

Nov 022017

Versa

  • 120,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V449000 (air bags), 17V028000 (air bags), and 15V573000 (suspension). The parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The contact was unsure of any failure with the vehicle's suspension. The contacted called suntrup Nissan (6000 S lindbergh blvd, St louis, mo 632123) and was informed that the part for the recall repair would be unavailable until spring of 2018. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #109

Nov 012017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall.. I was informed by the dealer that the part that is required to fix/replace the recalled airbag will only be ready possibly in spring of 2018...I could get into an accident before then and die from this recall of the airbag by the time spring comes around.

- Queens Village, NY, USA

problem #108

Oct 022017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall: My 2009 Nissan Versa was recalled for the takata air bags. I received a formal notice from Nissan last spring and was advised of the potential issue but they did not have parts available to replace the part at fault. Their remedy was to not have anyone sit in the front passenger seat until a replacement part was available. I finally got notice to schedule the replacement of the air bag inflator in late September. The service advisor at my Nissan dealership advised there were 2 recalls for both front air bag inflators but they only had parts for the passenger side. Service was scheduled for 10/2/2017 and the passenger side inflator was replaced within a week of my receiving the notice. However, the dealership service advisor told us that the driver's side part is not available an will not be available for 3 to 4 months. This is unacceptable to me - will Nissan give me a loaner vehicle until the part is in stock? apparently, lives are in jeopardy and no one seems to be in a hurry to remediate the situation!

- Harleysville, PA, USA

problem #107

Jul 172017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #106

Oct 152017

Versa

  • 149,000 miles
NHTSA # 16V349000 air bag, NHTSA # 15V573000 suspention. And tpsa tire pressure monitor. Only issue far is with the tpsa. It stays on, after being resetted several times !Nissan has no clue how to remedy this proble.passenger air bag has been turned off for safety, ha H ! thanks takata! Nissan says there having problems getting right front sway bar. Ya right!

- Fairhaven, MA, USA

problem #105

Oct 272017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall dealer said can't be fixed until the spring 2018

- Saunderstown, RI, USA

problem #104

Oct 272017

Versa 4-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall

- Selma, NC, USA

problem #103

Oct 272017

Versa

  • miles
Air bags may rupture during deployment resulting in serious injury or death of occupants. Complimentary vehicles offered for affected owners, only available with purchase of dealership insurance. Requiring "long term rental coverage" that no providers offer or recognize as an optional purchase.

- Cardiff, CA, USA

problem #102

Jul 172017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V449000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (royal palm Nissan, 9405 southern blvd, royal palm beach, fl 33411) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy until spring of 2018. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- North Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #101

Mar 202012

Versa

  • miles
The airbag light in the panel is on since years ago, and the dealer never fixed. It worries me a lot after I got the recall letter.

- Saint Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #100

Sep 012017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 17V449000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in September of 2017. The dealer (Nissan of garden city, 316 N franklin St, hempstead, NY, 11550) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair, and that they did not have enough rental vehicles to rent out for long term. The manufacturer was also contacted and opened case number: 28480505. It was confirmed that the parts were unavailable for repair until spring of 2018. The contact was referred to another dealer for a loaner vehicle who also declined to provide one. The contact awaited another call back from the manufacturer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Springfield Garden, NY, USA

problem #99

Sep 222017

Versa

  • miles
Cannot get loaner car for air bag recall that my cause death letter promises a loaner car, but Nissan dealerships refuse to help and even tell me don't worry car is ok.

- Carson, CA, USA

problem #98

Sep 282017

Versa

  • 245,000 miles
Takata recall received NHTSA recall 17V-449 pertaining to the driver's side airbag. The recall discribes the condition as dangerous to the driver of the vehicle. Contacted mcgavock Nissan in lubbock Texas due to purchasing the vehicle at this dealer. Service department told me to just drive the car that it was not an issue. When I asked about the complimentary loaner I was told that wasn't going to happen. This is my commuter car for work, so now I have to find another vehicle to drive until the parts are available. I don't understand how this dealership makes this my fault.they seem to take no responsibility on the matter. Is there no avenue for the vehicle owner to take as far as getting the complimentary loaner car mentioned in the recall notice. When I call all the phone numbers given, they just circle back and send me to another number that circles me back again. The same dealership damaged the dash on the passenger side when repairing the passenger side airbag months ago. It's like I bought a new car that I can't use and it's my fault. If Nissan isn't going to honor a recall that they chose to send out, why did they send it out in the first place. Nissan is just shifting responsibility for their shortcomings to their own consumers. If I continue to drive the car and it explodes in my face, Nissan with say that I had been warned of the problem and shouldn't have driven the car. However, they give you no alternative because they have no intention of providing a complimentary loaner car.

- Post, TX, USA

problem #97

Jul 172017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V449000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called bill ray Nissan (2724 us-17, longwood, fl 32750 (407) 831-1318) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available/parts distribution disconnect.

- Deltona, FL, USA

problem #96

Sep 252017

Versa

  • 110,000 miles
Received passenger airbag warning this spring. My daughter was forced to drive around with everyone in the back seat. Months later we get a recall for the driver side airbag. Now my daughter can't even drive the car! replacement parts aren't expected til 'spring 2018' which is months away. What am I supposed to do with this car during that time?

- Holly Springs, NC, USA

problem #95

Sep 272017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall - I never got notice for either of our vehicles needing a repair and it's been longer than 60 days since the recall date. We have two vehicles that are recalled. I just happened to find out on social media that there was a recall.

- Hillsboro, OR, USA

problem #94

Sep 262017

Versa

  • miles
I have gone to the dealership and asked for a replacement and was told they did not have part. Call in Sept. Called yesterday takata dosent have part and they do not have rental. I drive my grandchildren every day and do not feel safe.

- Medford, MA, USA

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