10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
28 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
26 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,106 miles

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problem #65

Sep 252017

Versa

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16V449000 (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 (bammarto Nissan in manchester, Missouri) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer stated that the parts would be available in the spring of 2018. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Ellisville, MO, USA

problem #64

Sep 232017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V028000 (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 contact spoke with carlock Nissan of tupelo (3969 N gloster St, tupelo, ms 38804) who stated that the air bag was dangerous and parts were not available. The contact was advised not to drive the vehicle and to speak with the manufacturer to arrange for a loaner. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that they would call back with more information. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Shannon, MS, USA

problem #63

Jun 262017

Versa

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 17V449000 (air bags). 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 (valley Nissan of longmont, Colorado) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue 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.

- Trinidad, CO, USA

problem #62

Sep 222017

Versa

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V449000 (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. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Cottonwood, AZ, USA

problem #61

Sep 222017

Versa 4-cyl

  • 59,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V449000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was 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 illuminated intermittently. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was called, but the contact could not speak with a representative. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 12/13/2017 updated 7/19/18

- Ferndale, MI, USA

problem #60

May 012017

Versa

  • miles
2012 Nissan Versa. Consumer writes in regards to front passenger side airbag safety recall. Updated 09/22/2017

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #59

Jul 172017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V449000 (air bags). 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 Nissan of stockton (3077 E hammer ln, stockton, ca 95212 (209) 390-4978) and was informed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy until 2018. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Galt, CA, USA

problem #58

Jul 172017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V449000 (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 dealer was contacted (imperial Nissan of irvine, 32 auto center dr, irvine, ca, 888-378-0373) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- San Clemente, CA, USA

problem #57

Aug 022017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall: Nissan is not able at the moment to remedy the recall. Car is still being used

- Scott Afb, IL, USA

problem #56

Aug 232017

Versa

  • 38,000 miles
Front passenger air bag inflator housing to rupture and deploy abnormally., this is a current recall issued 7/17/2017 and no word from them yet. I have a 2nd recall from 2015 that says Sep 10,2015 manufacturer recall numberpm565 NHTSA recall number15V-573 I was never notified and live in an affected state (il) recall on your site says due to a production issue at the spring supplier, the front coil springs in certain Versa vehicles may have insufficient corrosion coating. Nothing has happened but I never received notice of either recall by Nissan.

- Naperville, IL, USA

problem #55

May 012017

Versa 4-cyl

  • miles
2012 Nissan Versa. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair door sensor pins deterioration recall 17V-144. The consumer stated 6 months is not a reasonable amount of time for the repair parts to become available.

- Nazareth, PA, USA

problem #54

Aug 112017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall - not taken care

- Mt. Prospect, IL, USA

problem #53

Jun 262017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the horn failed to function properly and, months later, the air bag indicator illuminated. The dealer (autocom Nissan of concord, 1290 concord ave, concord, ca 94520, (925) 275-5634) stated that further diagnostic testing was required. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting for a response to determine the solution for the repair. The failure mileage was not available.

- Bay Point, CA, USA

problem #52

May 302017

Versa

  • miles
I was notified months ago that my car was recalled because sensor pins may have deteriorated and that closing car door could cause unexpected deployment of airbags with injury or death as a result. I cannot get definitive information from the dealership and my letter of complaint to NHTSA dated 5/30/17 has not been acknowledged or answered. I am quite upset at the prospect of myself and/or a passenger being killed or injured by flying shrapnel if my sensors designed with incompatible metals are compromised. I am even more upset that I am forced to drive this timebomb and that I am unable to find out when this horrible situation will be rectified. The whole process is unsettling, disgusting, and frustrating especially since I am forced to feel stressed every time I drive and every time I try to get information let alone repair. Who cares? my family does!

- Nazareth, PA, USA

problem #51

May 102017

Versa

  • 54,000 miles
Upon starting vehicle one day in May 2017, airbag alert began to flash while driving. After looking into current recalls using the VIN, I learned of an airbag recall that applied to my vehicle. I took my vehicle to an authorized Nissan service center to have the airbag issue corrected. I picked up my vehicle and was told that the airbag recall issue had been serviced. After driving off the Nissan service light I noticed the airbag sensor still flashing so drove back to ask about the alert. I was then told that I didn't have functioning airbags, if I got into an accident they would not deploy. Only because I returned and questioned the service team, did I find out that this airbag issue was still present. The Nissan service team denied responsibility of fixing the issue or even looking into it to see if it may be related to the airbag defect. Since malfunctioning airbags could result in serious injury or death, I think this issue should be investigated. The Nissan service team completely neglected to inform me of nonfunctional airbags before returning my vehicle to me and I find this issue very alarming.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #50

Mar 202017

Versa 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17V144000 (air bags) was received in March of 2017. After contacting the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The local dealer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 09/07/17

- Rosedale, VA, USA

problem #49

Jun 232017

Versa

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V349000 (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 vehicle was taken to a local dealer (premier Nissan of san jose located at 1120 capital expressway auto mall san jose, ca 95136 409-978-1234). The contact was informed that the parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Belmont, CA, USA

problem #48

Apr 152017

Versa

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V144000 (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 contact spoke to power Nissan (2755 mission St SE, salem, or 97302) and was informed that they would buy the vehicle back for a lower price. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that they would not buy the vehicle back. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Se Salem, OR, USA

problem #47

Apr 062017

Versa 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 98,800 miles
The contact owned a 2012 Nissan Versa. While at a stop light preparing to make a left turn, a vehicle on the opposite side of the road crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle then drove over the median and crashed into the contact's vehicle. The contact then crashed into the side of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained neck and lower back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a police towing lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,800....updated 06/13/17 updated 08/03/17

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #46

May 312016

Versa

  • 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. While driving low speeds, the contact's vehicle was struck on the passenger side door by another vehicle. The driver side air bag deployed. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 63,000.

- Jackson, MS, USA

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