10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,596 miles

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problem #4

Nov 202014

Versa

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that when making a sharp turn, the steering wheel seized or became loose without warning. The vehicle was taken to two dealers, but the failure could not be duplicated. One dealer recommended that all four tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. On one occasion, while driving at approximately 60 mph and merging to the left lane, the steering wheel became loose and suddenly seized. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into five trees. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the right wrist, cervical strains, muscle spasms and the left shoulder was impacted and required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

- Sumter, SC, USA

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problem #3

Aug 232013

Versa 4-cyl

  • 59,000 miles
Tire warning light flashes then goes solid. Intermittent. Filling with air makes no difference. Replaced tire stems. Replaced tire monitoring in right front tire. Warning light is on again.

- Albany, CA, USA

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problem #2

May 202011

Versa

  • 12,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa with Continental C0nti pro, size P185/65R15, dot#P5fp3rn tires. The contact stated that all four tire treads were wearing down prematurely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times, who stated that the tires needed to be replaced but as a safety precaution they decided to rotate them. The manufacturer of the vehicle was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The tire manufacturer was notified who offered a partial rebate towards the cost of the repairs. The failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 27,804.

- Galena, MO, USA

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problem #1

Dec 052010

Versa

  • 4,386 miles
The contact rented a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the tire rod fractured on the front driver side while traveling 25 mph. The contact stated that the steel belt was visible on both front tires. The contact did not have the vehicle inspected but it was returned to the vehicle rental company. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 4,386.

- Futuay-Varina, NC, USA

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