2010 Nissan Versa

◆ Worse than typical

2010 Nissan Versa
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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

2010: 267 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 48%

48% of complaints: air bags — 128 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY STARTED TURNING ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT ON ITS OWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ABOUT 50MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED IN THIS POSITION AND WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN BACK TO A NEUTRAL POSITION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180923

2010 NISSAN VERSA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE CRASH. CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND SHOULD NOT BE ON THE ROAD. *LD THE CONSUMER STATEE THE VEHILE INVOLVED IN A CRASH IN WHICH THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20180814

AIRBAG INFLATORS, NEED FREE REPLACEMENT AIRBAG. DEALER SAY GO WWW.AIRBAGRECALL.COM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180206

SUSPENSION 24%

24% of complaints: suspension — 65 distinct reports on file.

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There has been a popping and creaking noise when turning the wheel at low speeds to the left, the passenger side of the car has now dropped and the spring, struts and mounts have to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250915

ENGINE 6%

6% of complaints: engine — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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FELT UNSAFE SINCE PURCHASE 7/2010 DEALER REFUSED SAME DAY TO SWAP. INSPECTED REPEATEDLY TOLD NOTHING WRONG. 2/2011 BEGAN REPURCHASE WITH NISSAN TOLD NOTHING WRONG. NISSAN REG REP TRIED BRIBE NEW TIRES TO DROP REPURCHASE BEFORE INSPECTION THEN LEFT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130209

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ROOF STARTED MELTING AND SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE ROOF. A FIRE DID NOT ERUPT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130429

STEERING 4%

4% of complaints: steering — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2010 — complaint volume: 267

R 20100916 — equipment

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 SEP

Campaign 10V401000 — 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 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 20180309 — 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 March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign 18V044000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180705 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Campaign 18V401000 — 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