KnownCarProblems2007 Nissan Versa Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 354 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Nissan Versa, most often about the air bags (42% of complaints, typically around 71,000 miles). It is 4th of 19 Versa model years by number of complaints and has 8 recalls.
Most common 2007 Nissan Versa problems
Air bags
150 complaints · 42%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
I own a 2007 Nissan Versa, which was reareneded. I was pushed forward and rearended the car in front of me. Both ends of my car were pushed in, but the airbag never deployed. My Versa was found to be told by both insurance companies.
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, a loud explosion was heard and smoke was present inside the vehicle. After stopping to investigate, it was discovered that the front driver seat side air bag had erroneously deployed. The cause of the failure was not…
Suspension
54 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 64,500 miles. Parts named most often: front.
Car just seemed to be leaning on the left side,also found that the ride was very rough. Took it to the dealer where they found that the left coil spring and sway bar were snapped in half.
Coil spring on passenger front broke while pulling out of parking lot. Broken coil rubbing on tire, but did not puncture. Coil spring replaced. On 03/12/2015 coil spring on driver front broke while pulling out of driveway. Mileage was 103124 at time of incident. Broken coil damaged strut such that entire assembly had…
Engine
39 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Nissan Versa. While driving 30 MPH the contact noticed a clicking noise underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the coil packs were replaced; however, the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the fuel pump and catalytic converter…
2007 Nissan Versa lost power to engine while driving. Then started having problems cranking. Starter turns over but engine will only sputter, fails to fully start.
Electrical
29 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring.
The entire control panel went out. After restarting the car, it appears there was a burning smell. More repairs for a car that is only a few years old and not even paid off. Began with the suspension right after the warranty went out. What a piece of pooh!
1) the reverse lights stopped working and replacing both bulbs did not fix the problem. The problem is electrical and costly to fix. 2) the front passenger window switch/motor stopped working in 2009 and costs $500 to repair so still broken. 3) the rear left passenger door will not always open from the outside with…
Wheels and tires
28 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles. Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems, hub.
Hubcaps are faulty. All of them have fallen off over a period of 4 months. Replacement (non Nissan) were put on and no problems have happened over 50k on those.
I lost two hubcaps. When I discovered the first hubcap, I took the vehicle to the dealer to have it replaced. I was told the cost would be $150.00. A years later, I was driving on a city street when I lost the hubcap. Another driver followed me until I stopped in a parking lot. The couple informed me where I lost the…
Fuel system
27 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
Having issue with hard start with vehicle taking a long time cranking in order to catch. While reading other consumers issues with their Versa dying out in traffic I would like to avoid that as I have a baby on the way.
There seems to be a problem starting my 2007 Nissan Versa (CVT) in the mornings. Doesn't happen every time but when you go to start it cold the car will not start and sometimes takes up to 30 seconds to start. Other times you can be driving at around 25 MPH and then the car hesitates and the speedometer drops to zero…
Steering
22 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages, electric power assist system, column.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Nissan Versa. While driving 25 MPH, the contact suddenly noticed that the vehicle began to stall. Neither the brakes nor the power steering were operable. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle on the opposite side of the road. There were no injuries, but a police report was…
Vehicle intermittently starting making thumping sound and resistance squeaking when turning right at 28k miles. Would only do so when warmed up. At approximately 36k became progressively worse. Fear there will be a near future steering loss due to defective steering in this vehicle. Expect problem with steering…
Body and structure
19 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Driving in neighborhood very slow speed when front coil spring broke causing it to rupture the front tire (it popped). Luckily I was driving 25 MPH or could have been a major problem. Saw on news today they have had over 130,000 complaints so far- this is obviously a defect, it is going to cost close to $1700 today to…
I have a 2007 Nissan sentra. Shortly after buying it the tire pressure sensor light came on. I took it to pepp boys and spent money replacing the sensor on the wheel. The light has never gone off. All four window seals have come loose. The AC has stopped working. The fan will not work for a couple of days and then all…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Nissan Versa recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 maxima, 2002-2006 sentra, 2002-2004 pathfinder, 2007-2011 versa sedan and versa hatchback, 2001-2004 infiniti i30 and i35, 2002-2003 inifiniti qx4, 2003-2008 infiniti fx35 and fx45 and 2006-2010 m35 and m45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: If an inflator were to explode it may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Note: the vehicles covered by this recall are in addition to those covered by recall 16v-349.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2008 nissan versa sedan and versa hatchback vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, arizona, arkansas, california, delaware, district of columbia, florida, georgia, hawaii, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, louisiana, maryland, mississippi, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, south carolina, tennessee, texas, virginia, west virginia, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands. The passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation due to exposure to humidity and temperature cycling.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2011 versa sedan and 2007-2012 versa hatchback vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver frontal air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to moderate absolute humidity, temperatures, and temperature cycling.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2012 nissan versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan) and the u.s. Virgin islands, or "zone a". Additionally, if not included in "zone a" above, nissan is recalling certain 2009-2010 infiniti m35 and m45 and 2009 nissan versa sedans and hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b". Additionally, if not included in "zone a" or "zone b" above, nissan is recalling certain 2005-2008 infiniti fx35 and fx4
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 infiniti fx35 and fx45, 2003-2004 infiniti i35, 2006-2010 infiniti m35 and m45, and 2007-2011 nissan versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 infiniti fx35 and fx45, 2003-2004 infiniti i35, 2006-2008 infiniti m35 and m45, and 2007-2008 nissan versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tenn
Suspension: coil springs
Risk: If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia and wisconsin. Road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.
Seat belts
Risk: If this occurs, the air bag warning light will come on and the passenger side frontal air bag will be suppressed.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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 electrical continuity causing the occupant detection system to become inoperative.
Brakes: service brakes, hydraulic
Risk: The purpose of this standard is to ensure safe braking performance under normal and emergency driving conditions.
Fix: 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 cap to take the car to a dealer for the repair. The recall began on november 10, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
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 the required brake fluid warning.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Front coil spring fracture
Summary
In a letter dated september 10,2015, nissan north america,inc. (nissan) notified the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) of a safety defect that may result in coil spring fracture in approximately 218,019 model year (my) 2007 through 2012 nissan versa vehiclesproduced from may 8, 2006 through november12, 2012 and originally sold or ever registered in the following 22 states and the district of columbia: connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, washington d.c., west virginia and wisconsin (NHTSA recall 15v-5
Questions about the 2007 Nissan Versa
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Versa?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (150 complaints, typically around 71,000 miles); suspension (54 complaints, typically around 64,500 miles); engine (39 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Versa have?
- 8 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 9, 2020 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Nissan Versa?
- It is 4th of 19 Versa model years by number of complaints, with 354 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.