2007 Nissan Versa

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2007 Nissan Versa
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2007: 354 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	354
2008	381
2009	502
2010	267
2011	268
2012	485
2013	204
2014	205
2015	168
2016	79
2017	62
2018	54
2019	24
2020	63
2021	31
2022	18
2023	37
2024	93
2025	11

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 42%

42% of complaints: air bags — 147 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 (N/A) NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A THREE VEHICLE CRASH. THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151125

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 NISSAN VERSA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING AN ONCOMING VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK WALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141117

SUSPENSION 13%

13% of complaints: suspension — 45 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 27 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN SEPT.2006. NEVER HAVE HAD ANY PROBLEMS AND HAVE KEPT IT SERVICED, ON OCT 02, 2020 I WENT TO STORE AND BACK HOME ABOUT 8 MILES TOTAL, PARKED IN YARD, APPROX.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201004

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AT 2 MPH, FLAMES WERE NOTICED COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL. THERE WAS NOTHING UNUSUAL ABOUT THE WAY THE VEHICLE HAD OPERATED PRIOR TO THE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061201

STEERING 5%

5% of complaints: steering — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 5%

5% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 17 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061110 — service brakes, hydraulic

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP IS MISSING PART OF TH

Remedy: NEW BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAPS WILL BE MAILED TO VEHICLE OWNERS ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION. THE LETTERS WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT TO REPLACE THEIR OWN BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR C

Campaign 06V348000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2007 — complaint volume: 354

R 20070618 — seat belts

ON CERTAIN HATCHBACK VEHICLES, THE TERMINALS FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR HARNESS CONNECTOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF E

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR FOR THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign 07V094000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20150513 — PE (closed 20151002)

Front Coil Spring Fracture

R 20160202 — suspension

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,...

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.

Campaign 15V573000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161219 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

Campaign 16V349000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170608 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

Campaign 17V028000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180309 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and 2007-2012 Versa Hatchback vehicles.

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.

Campaign 17V449000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180725 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

Campaign 18V452000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200212 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

Campaign 20V008000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20220923 — air bags

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.

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.

Campaign 22E066000 — check if this car was fixed