10.0

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

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problem #5

Aug 012012

Versa 4-cyl

  • 9,201 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph, the contact attempted to avoid crashing into another vehicle when he jumped the curb to and crashed into a nearby caution sign. The vehicle continued to travel and eventually crashed into a residential home. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a savage facility. The contact sustained severe injuries to the neck and head. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed of the incident. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 9,201.... updated 12/14/14 updated 12/18/2012

- Windsor, CT, USA

problem #4

Oct 282012

Versa 4-cyl

  • 2,600 miles
My complaint is that the side impact airbags did not deploy at all nor did the driver's seat belt engage. The incident occurred on my usual way to work. While driving the car through a T intersection and making a left turn, my car was struck by a second car that ran the red light. I was traveling about 20 to 25 mph. I was able to slam on the brake but not much else. The second car impacted the left side front wheel well area which resulted in injuries to myself and front passenger. As stated in the police report, it happened around 3:00 pm with clear weather and a dry road surface. The car was bought near the end of may of 2012.

- Miami Springs, FL, USA

problem #3

Aug 012012

Versa 4-cyl

  • 10,261 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph he attempted to avoid a vehicle who had crossed the double lines on the road. The front passenger tire went off the road causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and as a result, he crashed into a sign causing the vehicle to go airborne. The contacts head hit the roof of the vehicle scraping the skin off the top of his head. The vehicle then crashed into a large dirt pile and a vinyl fence. The vehicle was destroyed. None of the air bags deployed. The dealer was offered the opportunity to inspect the vehicle but did not do so. The manufacturer was notified and mailed the contact a brochure on air bags but offered no other assistance. The failure and current mileage was 10,261..updated 12/05/12 the consumer stated the vehicle hit the foundation of a house. The consumer's body slammed against the steering wheel. The consumer's catheter was damaged during the accident. The vehicle cracked the house's foundation, damaged the oil pipe and oil tank. Updated 12/05/2012

- Windsor, CT, USA

problem #2

Jun 132012

Versa 4-cyl

  • 4,334 miles
While traveling at highway speeds I struck a deer in the front of the car causing major damage to the front of car no air bag deployment. Damage was hood, fenders, grill, bumper and radiator, ac, condenser and slight frame damage.

- Clinton Cornrers , NY, USA

problem #1

Jun 122012

Versa 4-cyl

  • miles
I was given this car as a rental. I am an extremely safe driver with a perfect driving record. Within 7-8 minutes of driving this vehicle there was a crash! I drove in on the same busy street that the rental car was located and from the stop light the car switched into gear automatically and the brakes would not work. This cause caused me to hit a car from behind and since the brakes weren't working I hydroplaned into the back of another vehicle. Only one airbag was deployed, the one in the horn..not all six. I suffered a severe concussion and had to be hospitalized overnight. Luckily, the people in the other vehicles were fine. I am now under the care of a neurologist who is doing tests to help determine why I get frequent migraines and my short term memory is very limited as well as my balance. The Nissan Versa 2012 is not a safe car!

- Royal Oak, MI, USA