2009 Nissan Versa
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.
- Complaints
- 504
- Recalls
- 8
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Suspension
Campaigns on file for 2009
Opened by NHTSA
36% of complaints
Complaints per year
2009: 504 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 354 |
| 2008 | 381 |
| 2009 | 504 |
| 2010 | 269 |
| 2011 | 269 |
| 2012 | 485 |
| 2013 | 204 |
| 2014 | 206 |
| 2015 | 168 |
| 2016 | 81 |
| 2017 | 62 |
| 2018 | 57 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 96 |
| 2025 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Suspension
36% · 183 reportsMost commonly citing coil springs and rear.
Air bags
36% · 180 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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Takata recall - the car blew up on the side of the road - was driving heard a pop, pulled over to the side of the road seen fire from under car then car blew…
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-16
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and structure
We were practically stopped, when we were rear ended by another vehicle. We were pushed into the vehicle in front of us. My hood was smashed & radiator was moved along with multiple others damage to the front of my vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-13
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)
No air bag deployed and front driver seat failed when vehicle hit from behind by another vehicle traveling at high speed. The front driver seat failed with back of driver seat falling on to rear seat during collision.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-10-10
Steering
6% · 28 reportsMost commonly citing tie rod assembly.
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See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-04
Wheels
5% · 26 reportsEngine and engine cooling
5% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
Safety timeline
8 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2009Complaint volume 504 complaints filed for this model year.
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2010-09-16Equipment10V401000 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.
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…
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2015-05-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-10-02 Front Coil Spring Fracture
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2016-02-02Suspension15V573000 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.
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2016-12-19Air bags16V349000 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.
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2017-06-08Air bags17V028000 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.
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2018-03-09Air bags17V449000 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.
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2018-03-09Air bags18V044000 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 March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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2020-02-12Air bags20V008000 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.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2022-09-23Air bags22E066000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Nissan Versa — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 183 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 180 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 28 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V401000 · Equipment
- Recall 15V573000 · Suspension
- Recall 16V349000 · Air bags
- Recall 17V028000 · Air bags
- Recall 17V449000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V044000 · Air bags
- Recall 20V008000 · Air bags
- Recall 22E066000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2009 Nissan Versa reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Nissan Versa is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Versa?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Versa have?
- 8 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.