2008 Nissan Versa problems
Nissan Versa is an automobile nameplate used by the Japanese manufacturer Nissan in the Americas for the following models:
According to a Nissan press release in 2008, "versa" is short for "versatile space" meant to imply the spaciousness of the interior and configurable cargo arrangements. The Versa is one of the few remaining subcompact cars left on sale in the North American market, with most automakers dropping small cars from their lineups to focus on crossovers and SUVs.
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Common 2008 Nissan Versa problems
The Nissan Versa, a popular subcompact car, has been known for its budget-friendly price tag, competitive mileage, modern features, and good performance. However, like all vehicles, the Nissan Versa has its share of common problems. This article will explore some of the most frequently reported issues with the 2008 Nissan Versa, based on complaints from owners.
- Transmission Issues: Transmission problems are among the most reported issues for the Nissan Versa, particularly in the 2012-2017 models.
- Steering Problems: Nissan Versa owners have reported that their vehicles tend to drift into other lanes and sometimes lock up without warning, particularly when driving on the freeway at average speeds.
- Suspension System Problems: Based on reports on CarComplaints.com, nearly 30% of Nissan Versa problems can be linked to the suspension system, particularly in the 2009 model.
- Windshield Wiper Issues: If the windshield wipers on a Nissan Versa aren't working, it is likely that the wiper motor is broken.
- Fuel Pump Failure: Some owners have reported issues with the fuel pump or faulty fuel pressure regulators, which can cause a long crank or no start.
- Broken Coil Springs: Many Versa owners have reported broken coil springs in the front suspension, particularly in the 2007-2012 models.
- Exhaust Leaks: Exhaust leaks are a common area of complaints, with issues such as rusted-out muffler flanges or mid-exhaust pipes and rattling heat shields.
- Faulty Air/Fuel Ratio Sensor or Stuck EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve: These issues can cause the Check Engine light to come on, and may require replacement of the defective part.
- Door Lock Actuator Failure: One of the door lock actuators can stop working and might need to be replaced.
- Blower Fan Resistor Failure: If the blower fan is working only at a high speed, it might be due to a bad blower motor resistor.
In conclusion, while the Nissan Versa is a popular and affordable option for many car buyers, it is important to be aware of these common issues. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help ensure a safer and more reliable driving experience.
Is Nissan Versa 2008 a good car?
The Versa has a comfortable and quiet ride. Handling is secure, but not agile. The nicely finished, roomy interior makes it feel more upscale than other entry-level cars. Acceleration is good but fuel economy trails some competing models despite the six-speed manual and continuously variable transmissions.
What is the problem with the 2008 Nissan Versa hatchback?
The most common problems found on the 2008 Nissan Versa include transmission failures, rusted exhausts, and broken suspension ball joints. Overall, the mechanical issues are more severe than in other compacts from 2008. Transmission failures are the most common issue reported by owners at around 120,000 miles.
Are there any recalls on 2008 Nissan Versa?
(Nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and 2007-2012 Versa Hatchback vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver frontal air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to moderate absolute humidity, temperatures, and temperature cycling.
Is A Nissan Versa a reliable Car?
The Nissan Versa has an average resale value and will depreciate 24% after five years. The Nissan Versa received fair scores on all major reliability ratings, including 4.5 out of 5.0 on RePairpal, and can easily reach 100,000-200,000 miles with care.
2008 Nissan Versa car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Versa problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Suspension problems
- Electrical system problems
- Steering problems
- Fuel system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2008 Nissan Versa vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2008 Nissan Versa
The NHTSA has received 380 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2008 Nissan Versa. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2008 Nissan Versa vehicles.
2024-03-20
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-20
- VIN: 3N1BC13E08L
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owned a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that he had been receiving recall notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22E066000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list because he no longer owns the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted.
2024-01-05
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-30
- VIN: 3N1BC13E58L
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I had not driven the car prior to noticing the air passenger light blinking and continuing to stay on. This is occurring whether someone is in the seat or not. Regards, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2023-09-25
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-07
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3N1BC11E38L
- Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Traffic stopped suddenly when I hit my brakes they failed to work and the airbags didn’t work either so I ended up hitting my head on the roof of the car when I ran into the truck that suddenly stopped in front of me at speed of about 50mph. I don’t feel good but have no way to get medical attention right now. And was just released from having some head trauma the day before the accident. My car was totaled in the accident so I don’t need additional recall information on it, and no insurance to fix it so now I don’t have any way to get a new car.
2023-08-17
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-16
- VIN: 3N1BC13E78L
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: i have a recall for airbag, i made appointment with dealership. on August 16 2023, went to the appointment and it took 4h to replace and they gave me a report that its been fixed, they replaced both driver and passenger side airbag, and the airbag light is off (attached picture of report) when i took the car i noticed the airbag light is still on. i went back and told them the issue and they retook the car for inspection. i waited another 1h and they brought me an invoice that there is a cable from airbag to the car, this needs to be replaced and it cost 400$ without tax and without labor. my complain is that they pretended to replace and fix the airbag and they made sure there is no light on. upon taking the car i noticed it wasn't true. now they demand money for repair. i believe the dealership is not going to remedy the recall without charging
2022-10-25
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-25
- VIN: 3N1BC11E38L
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owned a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 17V449000 (Air bags) and 16V349000 (Air Bags) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list since he no longer owns the vehicle. The local dealer and the manufacturer were contacted.
2022-07-27
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-03
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3N1BC13E18L
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I park the Nissa Versa and I smell an over heating odor a lightly dense smoke appears over the hood. A thought comes to mind, “I just went to Jiffy Lube last week.” Suddenly two people are running towards yelling, “Fire, get out of the car.” I couldn’t believe it I was at a loss for words I couldn’t move until they literally opened the door. I started recording it. It’s insane I loved that car, it was payed off and it still looked nice. -it gets worse They tow the car to North Shore Towing. I report it to my insurance and the appraiser that attempted to see the car was not allowed access because I didn’t sign a release form so I go to the towing place and sign the release form. The appraiser goes for the second time and is refused entrance. Weeks went by so I call the insurance which informs me of the previous two failed entries to North Shore Towing. I ask the staff male on the phone why he didn’t allow the insurance agent entry to inspect vehicle I had signed the release form. The staff male literally laughs at me on over the phone. You want to know what component? Inspection? And today my friend mentions his car has been recalled and light bulb went on and here I am asking for your help. I have videos witnesses Also I have proof that of the signed document to release the car to insurance agent
2021-11-01
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-07
- VIN: 3N1Bc13e68l
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: About 6 months ago my driver air bag light came on. We toLd shortly after that their is a recall on that exact thing I have been but still get no. I am worried as it now is flashing instead of steady
2021-08-20
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-19
- VIN: 3N1BC13E18L
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I found a piece of a broken coil spring in my driveway (where multiple cars are parked) in NJ. A quick visual inspection of all the vehicles typically parked near that area did not show any sitting uneven or any obvious evidence of any with problems. A few weeks later, after driving approx 1000 miles on my nissan, I noticed that the front suspension seemed shorter and quicker to bottom-out. This was obvious when rolling over speed humps. Another, more in-depth inspection of the front springs revealed an unseated spring on the left front. The spring appears to have slipped off or through the bottom cup and is not centered on the strut. After looking the vehicle up on NHTSA site this appears to be related to Manufacturer Recall NumberPM565. The NJ vehicle is currently in NC. I plan to take it to a Nissan dealer to have the recall work performed.
2021-03-08
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-22
- VIN: 3N1BC13E08L
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED COUNTY LINE NISSAN NORTH (522 WINSTED RD, TORRINGTON, CT 06790, (860) 482-5555) AND WAS INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED WITHOUT CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 158,000.
2020-08-18
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-18
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3N1BC13E68L
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TODAY WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, CAR SLID AND ROLLED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALED AND I WAS INFORMED THAT 100% AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED BUT THEY DID NOT. CHECKED FOR RECALLS AND THERE IS RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE FOR AIRBAGS BUT MY VIN DOES NOT MATCH THE DATABASE.
2020-02-17
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-28
- VIN: 3N1BC13E98L
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING / AIR BAGS RECALL HAS BEEN FIXED
2020-01-28
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-04
- VIN: 3N1BC11E38L
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: OUTER DOOR HANDLE ON PASSENGER SIDE CAME OFF.DEALER FIXED IT AND I PAID FOR REPAIR. HANDLE CAME ODD 4 DAYS LATER.I RETURNED TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD A PART NEEDED TO BE REPLACED THAT IS BROKEN AND THE ADDITIONAL CHARGE WOULD BE 350.00. I FEEL THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN TAKEN CARE OF WHEN I FIRST WENT TO DEALER. I AM REQUESTING THE HANDLE BE REPLACED BY DEALER NO CHARGE SINCE IT WAS NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED WHEN I FIRST TOOK IT IN.THAT PART SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED WHEN THEY INITIALLY SO FIXED IT.
2020-01-17
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-15
- VIN: 3N1BC13E68L
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR A FEW DAYS NOW AND I'M SCARED TO DRIVE THE CAR
2019-10-23
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-27
- VIN: 3N1BC11E38L
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: NO SENSE QUE PASO PERO UN DIA NO ME ENCENDIO Y LET ENCONTRARON AGUA AL MOTOR
2019-09-16
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-29
- VIN: 3N1BC13E98L
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN VERSA. DRIVER SIDE CONTROL ARM FELL OUT VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS PRESUMABLY RUST/CORROSION WHILE PULLING OUT THE DRIVEWAY, THE DRIVER SIDE CONTROL ARM FRACTURED AND FELL OUT. VEHICLE REPAIRED BY AN UNKNOWN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. VEHICLE NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE 160,476.
2019-07-25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-02
- VIN: 3N1BC13E18L
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR THE RECALLED SPRINGS, THEY WERE FIXED. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR THE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG, IT WAS FIXED. THEN THE LIGHT CAME ON ON THE AIRBAG AGAIN AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR AND IT WOULD COST THOUSANDS TO FIX IT. HE SAID THE CAR WAS WORTH LESS THAN THE FIX WOULD COST.
2019-07-23
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-08
- VIN: 3N1BC13E78L
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT SHOW THE CORRECT GAS LEVEL AFTER FILLING UP GAS TANK. EVERY DAY I START THE CAR THE GAS GAUGE WILL NOT MOVE, SO I RESTART THE CAR AND THEN THE GAS GAUGE WILL MOVE BUT I'M NOT SURE IF IT IS CORRECTLY SHOWING THE CORRECT GAS LEVEL.
2019-06-26
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-24
- VIN: 3N1BC13E88L
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: VEHICLE IS UNDER 100,000 MILES AND THE CVT TRANSMISSION IS OUT! I WAS AT THE GROCERY STORE AND WHEN I GOT BACK TO MY CAR IT FLAT OUT DID NOT START NO ISSUES OR WARNING PRIOR TO IT NOT STARTING. I WAS STRANDED AT NIGHT WITH NO TRANSPORTATION.
2019-05-02
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-22
- VIN: 3N1BC11E48L
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL - I CANNOT GET MY LOCAL DEALERS TO RETURN MY CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET THIS ISSUE FIXED. I CONTINUE TO GET WARNING NOTICES FROM NISSAN USA, BUT LOCAL DEALERS AVOID SCHEDULING RECALLS, ALWAYS SAYING THEY MUST "CONFER WITH THE PRODUCTION MANAGER TO ENSURE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE", THEY THEN PROMISE TO CALL BACK BUT NEVER DO. I HAVE LEFT PHONE NUMBERS AND EMAIL ADDRESSES AND NEVER HEARD FROM EITHER OF THEM. AT THIS POINT I BELIEVE THEY ARE STALLING ON THE FIXES HOPING THE OLDER CARS SIMPLY DIE AND GO TO THE GRAVEYARD FIRST.
2019-01-07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-13
- VIN: 3N1BC11E08L
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BENSON NISSAN (4676 CALHOUN MEMORIAL HWY, EASLEY, SC 29640, (864) 850-6440) SERVICED THE VEHICLE PER AN UNSPECIFIED MANUFACTURER AIR BAG RECALL CAMPAIGN. AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR, THE HORN FAILED TO FUNCTION AND THE CRUISE CONTROL AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WAS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE RECALL REMEDY CAUSED THE FAILURES SINCE THERE WERE NONE PRIOR TO THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2018-10-12
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-02
- VIN: 3N1BC13E28L
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WE RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM NISSAN THAT THE AIRBAG ON PASSENGER SIDE WAS VERY DANGEROUS. DO NOT LET ANYONE RIDE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I WENT TO THE NISSAN DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THEY COULDNT GET THE PARTS TO FIX IT. IT WAS APPROXIMATLEY 8-9 MONTHS LATER WHEN THEY FINALLY RECEIVED THE PARTS. LT WAS A REAL HARDSHIP TO NOT CARRY ANY PASSENGERS IN THE FRONT SEAT FOR THAT LONG. THE DEALER ALLOWED ME TO TAKE ONE OF THEIR CARS FOR 1 WEEKEND BUT I COULDNT ASK FOR ANY MORE. I AM NOT SURE ABOUT ANY DATES ANYMORE.
2018-09-12
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-09-10
- VIN: 3N1BC11E18L
- Components: AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO RUSS DARROW NISSAN OF MILWAUKEE (11212 W METRO AUTO MALL, MILWAUKEE, WI 53224, (414) 586-3050) TO HAVE IT REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL. AFTER THE REPAIR, AN UNKNOWN SERVICE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES AND POSSIBLY THE AIR BAGS FAILED. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR A MONTH AND PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AGAIN, BUT HAD TROUBLE ACCELERATING OVER 30 MPH WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE SPEEDOMETER GAUGE INCREASED TO OVER 80 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER TWO OTHER TIMES, BUT NO FAILURES WERE FOUND WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,401.
2018-07-19
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-15
- VIN: 3N1BC13E48L
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONS ON NISSANS ARE UNSAFE. FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS, OUR NISSAN VERSA WOULD BRIEFLY LOSE POWER WHEN WE STEPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL, BUT IT ONLY HAPPENED OCCASIONALLY AND TEMPORARILY. THEN ON JULY 15, IT GOT MUCH WORSE. WE COULD BARELY DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE IT WOULD CONSTANTLY LOSE POWER. THE PROBLEM STARTED WHEN WE STARTED THE CAR AND CONTINUED AS WE WERE TRYING TO DRIVE THE CAR A COUPLE OF BLOCKS ON THE CITY STREETS. I AM THANKFUL THAT WE WERE NOT ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED BECAUSE WE WOULD HAVE CAUSED A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. WE LEARNED LATER THAT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION AND THE CAR WAS TRYING TO START IN A HIGH GEAR INSTEAD OF A LOW GEAR. OUR 2008 NISSAN VERSA IS 6 WEEKS PAST THE EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION. DESPITE THE FACT THAT WE ARE BELOW THE MILEAGE REQUIREMENT OF THE WARRANTY AND DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAS LIKELY BEEN GIVING US PROBLEMS FOR YEARS, NISSAN WILL NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY. I BELIEVE NISSAN SHOULD BE ORDERING A RECALL ON THE CVT TECHNOLOGY, ESPECIALLY FOR THE OLDER MODELS. THEY KNOW THE TECHNOLOGY IS FLAWED AND UNSAFE, THAT'S WHY THEY CREATED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. BUT IF YOU'RE JUST OUT OF THAT WARRANTY PERIOD, THEY WON'T HELP YOU OUT AS A CONSUMER. IF THEY PUBLICIZED THE CVT PROBLEM AND ORDERED A RECALL, THEY WOULD PREVENT HAVING UNSAFE CARS ON THE ROAD.
2018-05-21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-21
- VIN: 3N1BC13E38L
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TAKE MY KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION AFTER PUTTING THE CAR IN PARK THEY WILL NOT COME OUT. KEY IS STUCK IN IGNITION.
2018-05-01
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-01
- VIN: 3N1BC13E38L
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V449000 (AIR BAGS) CONCERNING BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH AN UNKNOWN DEALER FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIR, THE HORN FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE HORN WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE FOR THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR MONTHS, BUT THE PART WAS STILL UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2008 Nissan Versa recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 8 recalls for different components of the 2008 Nissan Versa.
2022-08-09
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback vehicles. Please see Nissan's recall report for the specific part numbers. These replacement inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
2020-01-09
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
2018-07-06
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2008 Nissan Versa sedan and Versa hatchback vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation due to exposure to humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: If an inflator were to explode it may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: The vehicles covered by this recall are in addition to those covered by recall 16V-349.
2017-07-17
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and 2007-2012 Versa Hatchback vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver frontal air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to moderate absolute humidity, temperatures, and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the subject inflator with a new one manufactured by a different supplier, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2017-01-10
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2009-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 and 2009 Nissan Versa sedans and hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2016-05-24
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2008 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2015-09-14
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
- Summary: Nissan (Nissan North America, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Nissan Versa vehicles manufactured May 8, 2006, to November 12, 2012, that were sold or ever registered in the District of Columbia, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.
- Consequence: If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front coil springs, free of charge. The recall began on February 2, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2010-09-10
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
- Consequence: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Negative 2008 Nissan Versa car reviews
Positive 2008 Nissan Versa car reviews
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I recently visited the Nissan dealership and asked for their most affordable car. To my surprise, I was presented with a no-frills 6-speed manual Versa. I had to drive it back from the dealership's other site, which was about 30 miles away. The test drive was fantastic, and I must admit, I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. I've only had the car for a few days, but I have to agree with all the other reviews - it's a fantastic car!
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I never thought the day would come when I would consider buying a compact car, but with gas prices hovering around 4-5 dollars, it's a no-brainer. Despite my initial negative mindset towards compact cars, I set out to go shopping. I was looking for a car that was fuel-efficient, comfortable, and stylish, all while keeping the price under 13-14K as it was going to be our third car at home. After looking at various models from Kia, Toyota, Hyundai, and GM, I decided to check out the Nissan Versa. To my surprise, I found everything I was looking for in this little car. Even at 6'2
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The car was basic, but it had a stick shift and sunroof which made it a lot of fun!
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The Nissan Versa 4dr hatchback with CVT, cruise control, and Bluetooth technology is a great car for long distance trips. It is very roomy and comfortable, making it perfect for extended journeys. Although it is heavier by 500 pounds than the YARIS/ECHO, it performs exceptionally well on the highway, even on windy days. The car is extremely stable and the interior is well-finished, with a good sound system. While there were a few minor issues, such as the cable opening hood breaking on the third try and the air conditioning making noise, these were easily fixed by emptying and refilling with the proper level of refrigerant. Additionally, there were some frustrations with Bluetooth compatibility, but after reading the Nissan website carefully, it was discovered that the Nokia 5200 and Nokia 5300 are fully compatible. With a little patience and training, the Bluetooth can be easily set up.
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I've owned two BMW's in the past, but the last couple of years have been tough financially. Unfortunately, I had to spend over 7k on car repairs for my BMW Z3 due to overheating problems that caused two headgaskets to blow within a 6 month span. As I was no longer making 6 figures, I needed a recent model car with reliability for around 10k. That's when I found the 2008 Versa, which turned out to be my best option. It's a subcompact car, but surprisingly spacious with a very comfortable interior. The 1.8 engine has a lot of pep and the car feels well-built, not cheap. I bought it with 55k miles and it still rides and handles like a new car. It's been very reliable and I've had it for over a year now. The trunk has tons of cargo room and the back seats are as spacious as a full-size car!
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Jul 26, 2022 ... The 2008 Nissan Versa only lasts around 150,000 miles due to transmission and suspension issues. At $3,762 to $4,834 it's cheap, but ownership ...
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Nov 30, 2017 ... Basic transportation car. Nissans in general don't have as good reliability as Toyota or Honda though. If you are set on it, I would haggle to ...
08 versa, STUTTERING AND STALLS | Nissan Versa Forums
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Aug 28, 2012 ... Maybe the FPR needs to be replaced? Kind of a common problem in older model Versas. I had mine replaced twice. Not really sure what else it ...
Q&A: 2008 Nissan Versa Hatchback - Common Problems & Solutions
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Are you having problems with your 2008 Nissan Versa?
Jaime Cremin 2025-01-05
Where do I start? The car definitely runs well, but slowly, has problems with even a mildly steep hill. Traveling in the rain and snow is a complete hassle. Aside from lack of power, I haven't had problems with trans, engine or drive train. However the exhaust heat shield rattles after one month of ownership. The electronics are lackluster, being just windows and a radio, but the drive side is automatic so that's a bonus. The fuel economy is good but not great, considering the size, I don't have an exact estimate but I top it off every week and a half with a relatively short commute. Storage is okay, nothing spectacular, I moved with this car but I only had a bedroom's worth of furniture, on a side note the hatchbacks lift broke within a week of owning it. In summary, this car will do but there are tons of better car in the used market, definitely look elsewhere especially with Honda civic/accord, Toyota corolla/camry, ford focus, and other nissans like the sentra.
Kristopher Klein 2024-07-27
Although there have been some challenges with the car, I am confident in my assessment of its performance. The tire pressure light has been persistent, and the bluetooth has not been as functional as I had hoped. Additionally, I have experienced some discomfort due to the shocks when entering and exiting the vehicle. The gas mileage has been around 25 mpg on the freeway, which is lower than the advertised 35 mpg. Unfortunately, I had to replace the tires within the first 6 months of ownership. Despite these issues, I remain confident in my ability to handle the situation. While the dealership has not been able to assist with the shocking problem, I am confident that a solution can be found. Recently, I have noticed some slipping in the transmission while driving, which is concerning. As a mother of two, I am cautious with the car and do not treat it harshly. Overall, I would recommend considering other vehicles before making a purchase.
Loy Kuvalis 2024-06-18
I've always liked Nissan cars, and this is my fourth Nissan. I've owned a 240sx and two 300zx because I believe Nissan offers better quality and safety for the same price. I have to say, for less than 20K, I got a fully loaded Versa Hatchback SL with a power roof. Although it's not the most economical car in its class, I'm satisfied with my purchase. I just hope the mileage can be better, but there's always a balance between mileage and power. Compared to the Toyota Yaris, Scion xD, and Honda FIT, the Versa is the fastest in its class, which makes sense. I've test-driven all the cars listed above, and I personally think Nissan handles the best when it comes to corners and balance.
Laron Bayer 2024-05-17
Although it gets better mileage than my Rendezvous, there are some downsides to this car. For example, there is no place to put your right arm, the cup holder is in the wrong place and there are too few of them, the CVT is very noisy, and the AC needs a lot of redesign help. Additionally, the steering wheel position is not comfortable and the visor mirror has no lights. On the plus side, the doors are nice and wide, and there is lots of headroom, which makes it easy for tall people like me to get in and out. The rear wiper also improves vision greatly. While I am getting 28 mpg in suburban driving, which is great, I am only getting 34 mpg on an interstate trip with the cruise set at 65 mph. In comparison, my Buick would get 31 to 31 mpg on the same trip. All in all, I would have expected better mpg and I miss some of the Buick features, including ONSTAR.
Walker Pfeffer 2024-04-11
After doing a lot of research, I narrowed down my options to the Honda Fit or the Versa. Ultimately, the better dealer financing made me choose the Versa. However, after a month of driving it, I am a little hesitant to recommend this little hatchback. The gas mileage has been okay, but not great. We have gotten between 21 to 29 miles per gallon depending on how much highway driving we do (this is the CVT model). The driving comfort is the biggest issue. The lumbar support is non-existent, the seats are short, and there is no support under the thighs. Additionally, the steering wheel is too far away if you're not ridiculously short. The ride is okay, but it blows around like a leaf in the wind and doesn't feel well connected to the road (it easily drifts). That being said, it turned out to be excellent in snow. It was easy to control and stop.