Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
No recalls on record for this model
No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
18
Most reports here involve sudden stalling.
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AFTER 1 YEAR AND 1/2, MUFFLER HAS RATTLING SOUND, HAS A HOLE AND IS BURNT BLACK AT END OF TAIL PIPE. SAME PROBLEM AFTER MUFFLER HAS BEEN CHANGED IN THE SAME AMOUNT OF TIME. MUFFLER SEEMS TO RUST AND OVERHEAT/BURN.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11253990 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
13
Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11048665 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
2
Most reports here involve loss of braking.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11730244 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
62
Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 7 mention a crash, 5 mention an injury.
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BOTH front coil springs suddenly without warning broke while driving collapsing the front end of the vehicle creating difficulty in steering and handling. Although this year/model are the subject of a front coil spring recall this vin does not qualify.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11647117 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
140
Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 9 mention a crash, 16 mention an injury.
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I am submitting a vehicle safety complaint regarding my 2011 Nissan Versa SL. VIN: [XXX] Incident Date: XXX Time: Approximately 7:30 a.m. While driving to work and making a right turn from [XXX] onto [XXX], the driver-side airbag suddenly deployed without a collision or impact. Prior to the deployment, the vehicle experienced abnormal electrical symptoms involving the steering wheel. The horn had previously stopped working and later began sounding continuously. After the airbag deployed, I noticed a burning odor, and approximately 20 minutes later, the inside of the steering-wheel/airbag area was still very hot. I disconnected the negative battery cable as a safety precaution. My insurance company referred the vehicle to Caliber Collision, where an SRS diagnostic scan showed: B1049 – CURRENT – Driver Airbag Module OPEN B1057 – CURRENT – Driver Airbag Module SHORT B1050/B1055 – HISTORY – Driver Airbag VB-SHORT B1051/B1056 – HISTORY – Driver Airbag GND-SHORT B1013 – HISTORY – Control Unit I photographed the scan results. Caliber informed me that they do not repair this type of SRS/electrical malfunction. I am concerned that an airbag deployed without a crash or impact while the vehicle was in motion, accompanied by abnormal electrical symptoms and multiple SRS fault codes. I respectfully request that NHTSA investigate this incident as a potential vehicle safety defect and determine whether similar incidents have been reported involving the 2011 Nissan Versa or related SRS components. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11758382 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
9
Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 1 mention a crash.
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The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side door failed to unlock and unlatch as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the door lock actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was diagnosed at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11677573 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
25
Most reports here involve corrosion. Of these, 1 mention a crash.
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THE VIN FOR MY 2011 NISSAN VERSA [XXX] IS NOT AVAILABLE IN YOUR DATABASE, OR IN THE NISSAN DATABASE YOU REFERRED ME TO. I HAVE CHECKED IT THREE TIMES. IT IS CORRECT. SO I HAVE NO WAY OF IDENTIFYING ANY RECALLS NEEDED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11244755 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov