2008 Nissan Versa problems
Owners have filed 461 complaints about the 2008 Nissan Versa with NHTSA. Air bags account for 37.1% of them — the clear leader, ahead of suspension at 15.8%.
Complaints461
Crashes36
Fires16
Injuries29
Deaths5
What owners report breaking
Air bags 37.1% · 171
Suspension 15.8% · 73
Electrical system 5.4% · 25
Steering 5.0% · 23
Engine and engine cooling 4.6% · 21
Fuel system, gasoline 4.1% · 19
Power train 3.7% · 17
Wheels 3.5% · 16
Severity
Of those complaints, 36 describe a crash, 16 describe a fire, 29 report an injury and 5 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 12 model years of the Nissan Versa in this data, 2008 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2012 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 10 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 52,500 miles.
In owners' own words
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v349000 (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 had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. Air bags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v349000 (air bags). 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 had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v449000 and 17v028000 (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 was not contacted because the manufacturer stated that parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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