2011 Nissan Versa problems
Owners have filed 327 complaints about the 2011 Nissan Versa with NHTSA. Air bags account for 46.2% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of suspension at 14.1%.
Complaints327
Crashes32
Fires8
Injuries38
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Air bags 46.2% · 151
Suspension 14.1% · 46
Unknown or other 6.4% · 21
Steering 6.4% · 21
Electrical system 5.5% · 18
Engine 3.4% · 11
Structure 2.4% · 8
Power train 2.4% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 32 describe a crash, 8 describe a fire, 38 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 12 model years of the Nissan Versa in this data, 2011 sits 6th by complaint volume. 2012 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 17 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 63,260 miles.
In owners' own words
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v349000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall 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. Air bags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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