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2011 Nissan Versa
Common Problems

Ranked from 87 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
4 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

9 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.

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  1. 1

    Airbag recall repair delay

    20complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Recall repair for Takata airbags is delayed by manufacturers, leaving vehicles at risk of airbag failure during deployment.

  2. 2

    Airbag warning indicator remains illuminated

    20complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Multiple reports of the airbag warning indicator remaining on, indicating potential issues with the airbags.

  3. 3

    Driver's side airbag recall issues

    20complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Multiple complaints about the driver's side airbag recall, with parts not being available for repair.

  4. 4

    Passenger airbag recall due to potential rupture in humid conditions

    20complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The front passenger airbag may rupture in humid conditions, causing metal fragments to strike occupants and potentially resulting in injury or death.

  5. 5

    Recall parts unavailability for airbag repair

    20complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Recall parts for airbag repair are not available, causing delays in repair and leaving the vehicle unusable.

  6. 6

    Front coil spring failure

    16complaints
    High severitySuspension

    Multiple front coil springs have broken, causing accidents and vehicle instability.

    Related recall: 15V573000

  7. 7

    Engine stalling due to electrical issues

    5complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stalls at idle due to electrical system failures, causing the vehicle to stop in traffic.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  8. 8

    Air bag deployment without impact

    4complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Air bags deployed unexpectedly without any collision, causing injuries and property damage.

  9. 9

    Driver's side airbag not deploying

    2complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Complaints about the driver's side airbag not deploying during a collision, leading to injuries.

Other years & sources

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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.