10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
18 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
11 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,869 miles

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problem #15

Jul 292016

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V349000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Naples, FL, USA

problem #14

Jul 262016

Versa

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Spring Hill, FL, USA

problem #13

Jun 132016

Versa

  • 75,000 miles
Takata airbag? I don't know because nothing has happened to date but I have a flashing airbag light I can't afford to fix. I've been told various prices for initial scans and diagnosis, but with all the takata issues and this being an imported vehicle manufactured by Nissan I believe someone should look into this before I'm subjected to the time and expense. I've been told with a flashing airbag light the system is inactive and less safe. Please review and advise

- Belvidere, IL, USA

problem #12

May 312016

Versa

  • 134,719 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag failed. While the front passenger door was closed, the front passenger air bag deployed abruptly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 134,719.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

problem #11

Mar 072016

Versa

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the driver side air bag warning light flickered while the seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the spiral cable and the air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.

- Watertown, MA, USA

problem #10

May 012015

Versa

  • 46,000 miles
On tv (abc 7 Chicago) there was a report that stated that there was a problem with the air bag on vehicles that were made before 2010. The air bags suddenly explode without any warning. I just want to make sure that my car is safe when I am driving.

- Naperville , IL, USA

problem #9

Nov 222014

Versa 4-cyl

  • 55,000 miles
My light came on blinking regarding my air bags. I took the vehicle to the Nissan dealership. They advised me that the air bags will not deploy due to a sensor that has failed in the front passenger side seat bottom. I was further advised that they cannot replace just the sensor, it will be $660 to replace the whole seat bottom.I contacted Nissan Consumer Affairs as I believe this is a basic safety issue and that they should assist with the fix. I have not abused the seat, it is not damaged or torn, it has not been in an accident. The only reason I have no working airbags is because the part Nissan put in the vehicle has failed. Nissan has failed to assist me and I still do not have working air bags.

- Cocoa, FL, USA

problem #8

Dec 132014

Versa 4-cyl

  • 66,800 miles
Passenger side airbag light is on and blinking on dashboard. Nissan states that entire passenger seat needs to be replaced. Computer was reset twice and light is still blinking. The vehicle was purchased new and has never been in an accident. I am afraid this might be part of a earlier recall since I can not determine if my passenger side airbag is a 2009 model.

- Meriden, CT, USA

problem #7

Aug 042014

Versa

  • 113,000 miles
I ran the red light and hit a car going 40 mph. The car maintenance said the impact of the car the airbags should have deployed. I was 16 weeks pregnant. The frame of the front of my the car was totally bent.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #6

Aug 042014

Versa 4-cyl

  • 113,000 miles
I turned out of a parking lot. Merged into lane headed towered cleveland ave. I ran the red light and hit a car. I hit it head on going 40 and the air bags did not deploy. I was also 16 weeks pregnant and had to be take to the hospital for further evaluation. The front on my car was damaged so bad to the point where the whole front of the car frame was bent. The police said that the impact and how much damage was done my airbags should have deployed. But they did not.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #5

Oct 032014

Versa 4-cyl

  • 47,985 miles
Vehicle hit the corner of another vehicle backing at 25 mph. Vehicle folded around other vehicle as if it was a pole, caving in the front bumper, radiator, condenser and frame. Air bags did not deploy. Suffered whiplash, cracked teeth despite wearing seat belt. Car was immaculately maintained. Car was declared totaled as repairs were in excess of $7500. Body shop, adjuster and dealer personnel all indicated air bags should have deployed. Photos and estimate available for examination.

- Cudahy, WI, USA

problem #4

Feb 152014

Versa 4-cyl

  • 136,000 miles
My vehicle was struck in the rear by a 2005 Dodge Caravan SUV. The driver left a parking space and was using a cell phone. My vehicle had stopped due to a parking car opening the driver's side door unto traffic. My car was slammed in the rear by the 2005 Dodge Caravan at aprox 20 mph. The airbags in my Nissan Versa did not deploy and the driver of my car suffered internal injuries. There was no "warning" light that the airbags in my 2009 Nissan Versa were non-functional.

- Amherst, NY, USA

problem #3

Dec 152013

Versa 4-cyl

  • 70,000 miles
A lady (1) fall asleep then crash on lady (2), then lady (2) crash on our car, but instead of braking the lady (2) she pushes her accelerator crashes and pushes our car to lady (3) in front of us. Our tire explodes, the airbag passenger did not blow out and my wife has a neck injury. My daughter 4 Y/old is fine. We have a police report. The car declared total loss. Hospital bill for my wife and a lots of nightmare for my daughter and headaches for the husband.

- Montgomery Village, MD, USA

problem #2

Mar 162013

Versa

  • 42,000 miles
We were practically stopped, when we were rear ended by another vehicle. We were pushed into the vehicle in front of us. My hood was smashed & radiator was moved along with multiple others damage to the front of my vehicle. My bumper was pushed in. After the accident I went to my nearest Nissan dealership to ask about the airbags not deploying. I was told that U had to be going a certain amount of speed for the airbags to deploy. I explained to them that the car behind us was speeding and pushed us into the vehicle in front of us. My concern is if I wouldn't have had my seat belt on I would've been thrown through the windshield. Because with the impact hitting from behind I was lifted up from my seat. I still say there was a default with my airbags. Please help me with solving this issue. Thank you..

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #1

Oct 082010

Versa

  • 400 miles
No air bag deployed and front driver seat failed when vehicle hit from behind by another vehicle traveling at high speed. The front driver seat failed with back of driver seat falling on to rear seat during collision. Seatbelted driver was turned sideways during collision with left arm impacting steering column severely injuring left upper extremity. These failures occurred on 2009 Nissan Versa 4dr sedan with 400 odometer miles purchased from new car dealer two days prior to accident.

- Hazle Township, PA, USA