2010 Nissan Versa
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.
- Complaints
- 269
- Recalls
- 8
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2010
Opened by NHTSA
49% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 269 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.
Air bags
49% · 131 reportsMost commonly citing inflator module and frontal.
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I bought my car while living in Florida from a lady that didn't drive it for a while and after I bought it I drove it i drove to Washington two and a half times.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-07
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and vehicle speed control
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, 2018-09-23
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-14
Suspension
26% · 69 reportsMost commonly citing coil springs and rear.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 to 60 MPH and attempting to change lanes, the rear of the vehicle started to fishtail and she was unable to control the vehicle as normal.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-04-20
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, 2025-09-15
Engine
6% · 17 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2013-02-09
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Electrical system
6% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and horn.
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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, 2013-04-29
Structure
6% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing body and door.
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I am very much motivated to write about Nissan Versa, the compact/economy vehicle. I have driven this car for about 8 hours and on both occasions it was the same dreadful experience.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-05-01
Safety timeline
8 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2010Complaint volume 269 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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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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2018-07-05Air bags18V401000 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.
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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
2010 Nissan Versa — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 131 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 69 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 17 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V401000 · Equipment
- Recall 15V573000 · Suspension
- Recall 16V349000 · Air bags
- Recall 17V449000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V044000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V401000 · Air bags
- Recall 20V008000 · Air bags
- Recall 22E066000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2010 Nissan Versa reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Nissan Versa is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Versa?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 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.