2010 Nissan Versa
Common Problems
Ranked from 184 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
11 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Takata airbag inflator failure due to delayed recall repair
59complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe driver's or passenger's airbag inflator may rupture, posing a risk of metal fragments striking occupants during deployment. Nissan has been unable to provide replacement parts in a timely manner.
Related recall: 10V401000
- 2
Front coil spring fractures
49complaintsHigh severitySuspensionFront coil springs snap or break unexpectedly, often causing loud noises, vehicle instability, and tire damage due to contact with broken springs.
Related recall: 15V573000
- 3
Delayed availability of replacement parts for Takata airbag recall
44complaintsSafety riskElectricalOwners have been notified of Takata airbag recalls but have been unable to schedule repairs due to prolonged unavailability of replacement parts.
Related recall: 10V401000
- 4
Electrical System Failures (Horn, Wipers, Locks)
14complaintsMedium severityElectricalElectrical components such as horn, wipers, and door locks malfunctioned intermittently or failed completely.
Related recall: 10V401000
- 5
Muffler and exhaust system failure
11complaintsMedium severityFuel systemMuffler assembly gaskets or welds fail, causing loud noises, vibrations, and exhaust system damage.
- 6
Engine and engine cooling issues
7complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine makes abnormal noises, stalls, or emits vibrations, often related to internal component failure or exhaust system issues.
- 7
Engine Stalling and Idle Issues
6complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine stalled unexpectedly or exhibited rough idle and unusual noises despite no diagnostic issues found.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Power steering system intermittent failure
6complaintsSafety riskSteeringPower steering fails intermittently, causing the steering wheel to become hard to turn without warning.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Single driver-side door lock
5complaintsMedium severityOtherThe vehicle has only one exterior door lock on the driver's side, making it difficult for passengers to access the vehicle.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Transmission and Powertrain Issues
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionTransmission failed to shift gears correctly, causing the vehicle to stall or not respond to gear changes while driving.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Fuel pump failure causing vehicle to stall
2complaintsSafety riskFuel systemFuel pump fails unexpectedly while driving, leaving the vehicle stranded on busy roads.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.