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critical 160 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Of the 160 airbags complaints filed for the 2008 Nissan Versa, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 100,000-125,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
Airbags accounts for 42% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 12 categories tracked.
Among the 14 model years of Nissan Versa in our records for airbags problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
If an inflator were to explode it may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
TAKATA INFLATOR FIELD QUALITY PARTS COLLECTION INITIATIVE 2007-2008 VERSA HATCHBACK AND SEDAN Initiative ID # PM651 has been superseded by Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign NTB17-037 and is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Initiative ID # PM651. ï· Discard all previous versions of NTB16-032.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q4 Nissan is continuing to ask its dealers to urgently help increase customer participation in the Takata recalls and to help it achieve 100% customer recall participation for the following vehicles: - 2007-11 Versa Sedan - 2007-12 Versa Hatchback - 2002-06 Sentra - 2002-04 Pathfinder - 2001-03 Maxima Nissan expects to upload the next refreshed owner list to DBS by the middle of February. At the time of monthly updates, we reassign owner lists based on dealer buy/sells. We anticipate having this automated within DBS by the end of the fiscal year. This is an extremely serious safety issue and Nissan is taking significant and unprecedented steps to inc
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Engagement for Takata Awareness Nissan is committed to the safety and security of its customers and their passengers. As you are likely aware, Nissan has initiated multiple field actions to execute the Takata Airbag Recall in accordance with the schedule set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nissan has employed a variety of methods to reach affected customers to increase repair completion. However, your help is needed to raise awareness to remedy the approximately seven hundred thousand vehicles that remain unrepaired. This is a serious issue and we need everyone?s help to further increase recall awareness. Nissan is asking all dealers to provide their emp
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"NISSAN LAUNCHED A SPECIAL PARTS COLLECTION ACTIVITY ON MARCH 24TH, TO REPLACE THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATORS FREE OF CHARGE ON SPECIFIC MY07-MY08 C11 VERSA VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. THIS ACTIVITY IS BEING PROACTIVELY UNDERTAKEN BY NISSAN IN COORDINATION WITH NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA). RECOVERED TAKATA INFLATORS WILL BE TESTED, AND THE RESULTS WILL BE SHARED WITH NHTSA. NOTE: CUSTOMERS WERE INFORMED THAT THIS PARTS COLLECTION ACTIVITY IS TIME-LIMITED. NISSAN COMMUNICATED THAT THIS ACTIVITY WOULD END ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF IN-USE INFLATORS HAD BEEN COLLECTED. NISSAN WANTS TO INFORM DEALERS THAT THIS ACTIVITY WILL CO
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this Takata Inflator Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative in Florida to replace the driver and passenger air bag inflators on certain pre-selected 2007 - 2008 Versa vehicles. This service will be performed at nocharge to customers for parts or labor. Collected parts will be sent to Takata for analysis. Takata has issued return packaging, shipping labels, documents, and directions that must be used and followed in order to properly carry out this initiative. Takata?s documentation is attached and is part of this bulletin. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER For this initiative, Nissan has assigned identification number PM651. This number must appear on all communicati
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The overwhelming majority of complaints involve Takata airbag recalls (16V349000 and 17V449000) where owners report prolonged unavailability of replacement parts—extending 6 months to over a year from initial recall notification. Owners received safety warnings forbidding passenger use of the front seat due to risk of metal shrapnel and potential death, yet faced months or years of limbo without repair windows. Common grievances include: Nissan's poor communication (multiple calls required to get conflicting timelines), dealer reluctance to provide loaner vehicles or reimbursement for rental car insurance, and Takata's bankruptcy complicating the supply chain. Some owners report receiving two separate recalls (driver and passenger airbags) at different times rather than coordinated fixes. A minority of complaints describe actual failures: one driver experienced a metal fragment striking the sternum during low-speed impact, another reported unintended airbag deployment at 35 mph while passenger seat was unoccupied, and a third involved fatality and injuries following an inadvertent deployment. One 2023 complaint alleges a dealership performed a replacement but didn't fix the underlying issue, then demanded $400 to replace related wiring. An airbag warning light issue was misdiagnosed as a $1,200 airbag replacement when the actual fix was an $80 cable repair.
Same Nissan Versa airbags reports on nearby years: 2007 · 2009 · 2010 · 2011
Takata-manufactured passenger airbag inflator subject to recall 16V349000. In high-humidity environments, the inflator housing can rupture or deploy abnormally, expelling metal fragments that strike occupants. This is a safety-critical defect with potential for serious injury or death.
When: Recall issued July 2016; parts unavailable through mid-2018 in most cases.
Symptoms owners cite: No active symptoms until deployment/failure; Airbag warning light may illuminate; Recall notification letter from Nissan
Codes mentioned: 16V349000 (NHTSA campaign), Takata inflator housing defect
Repairs/costs cited: Replacement inflator/airbag module required. One owner reported metal fragment struck sternum at low-speed impact (25–30 mph). Another reported unintended deployment at 35 mph with passenger seat unoccupied, causing crash and injuries. Parts were extremely scarce; dealers received one or two units per month.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan issued recall notices and offered loaner/rental vehicles through dealerships (though many dealerships refused, and Nissan declined to reimburse extended insurance or deposits). Takata declared bankruptcy, further delaying parts supply. Nissan Consumer Affairs provided case numbers but could not guarantee part availability timelines.
Takata-manufactured driver airbag inflator subject to recall 17V449000. Same rupture/abnormal deployment risk as passenger airbag, with potential for metal fragment injury or death. Often issued as a second, separate recall months after the passenger airbag recall.
When: Recall issued September 2017 onward; parts promised for Spring 2018, further delayed beyond that date in many cases.
Symptoms owners cite: No active symptoms until deployment/failure; Airbag warning light may illuminate; Recall notification letter from Nissan
Codes mentioned: 17V449000 (NHTSA campaign), Takata inflator housing defect
Repairs/costs cited: Replacement inflator/airbag module required. One owner experienced metal fragment injury (sternum fracture) from driver airbag deployment in low-speed collision. Parts were scarce; dealers and Nissan could not provide firm delivery dates. One complaint describes receiving a 'permanent' replacement part that was itself later recalled.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan issued staggered recall notices and attempted to provide loaner/rental vehicles, though many owners report refused service or vehicles offered with liability concerns (damage waiver required). Nissan Consumer Affairs stated inability to confirm part availability and repeatedly delayed timelines (July → September → December → Spring 2018 → further delays).
Airbag indicator light illuminates on dashboard or center console and remains on despite multiple dealer inspections. May be a sensor or wiring issue, or a sign of deeper inflator defect. One case involved a broken cable under the passenger seat misdiagnosed as a $1,200 airbag replacement need.
When: Reported at various mileages; one owner had light on for over a year.
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light blinking on dashboard; Passenger airbag light showing 'off' when occupied; Light returns after multiple dealer repairs
Codes mentioned: Airbag control module/sensor fault (specific code not provided), 16V349000 or 17V449000 (if part of recalled campaign)
Repairs/costs cited: One owner was quoted $1,200 for airbag replacement but second opinion revealed a broken cable under passenger seat needing only $80 repair. Another dealer found the issue after diagnostic test but did not repair. Part replacement costs vary widely and misdiagnosis is common.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No specific manufacturer response documented. Dealers provided inconsistent diagnoses and repair estimates.
Airbag deployed inadvertently without impact or collision. One case involved passenger airbag deploying at 35 mph with seat unoccupied, startling the driver and causing loss of vehicle control and crash.
When: At low speeds (35 mph in one case; another at 69 mph).
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag deploys without collision; Driver distracted/startled, loss of control; Vehicle crashes as a result
Codes mentioned: Airbag control module malfunction (specific code not documented)
Repairs/costs cited: One unintended deployment at 35 mph caused driver to crash into tree; back and neck injuries reported, vehicle destroyed. Another at 69 mph resulted in crash with fatality and injuries. Police reports filed in both cases. No repair documented; vehicles were destroyed.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer made aware in one case but did not assist. Police reports filed; incident involved NHTSA campaign 17V449000.
Airbag did not deploy in collision when expected. One case involved a crash at approximately 70 mph with roll-over; neither driver nor passenger airbags deployed despite impact.
When: During high-speed crash (70 mph).
Symptoms owners cite: No airbag deployment during collision; Injuries sustained due to lack of restraint
Codes mentioned: Airbag control module failure (specific code not documented)
Repairs/costs cited: No repair documented. Vehicle was towed and not repaired or diagnosed.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer not notified.
After airbag replacement, additional defects emerge—horn failure, wiring issues, or airbag warning light remains illuminated. One 2023 complaint describes airbag replacement followed by discovery that a $400 wiring harness also requires replacement, charged to owner despite recall.
When: Shortly after or during recall repair completion.
Symptoms owners cite: Horn failure after airbag replacement; Airbag warning light remains on after replacement; Wiring problems discovered during/after repair
Codes mentioned: Horn control circuit fault, Airbag control circuit fault (specific code not documented)
Repairs/costs cited: One owner reports horn failure following passenger airbag replacement; horn not repaired by dealer. Another reports dealership discovered a cable/wiring issue requiring $400 repair (without labor and tax) after airbag replacement was marked complete. One owner was given incorrect 'repair complete' paperwork even though warning light remained on.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: None documented. Dealers charged for post-recall repairs or refused to address secondary failures.
Synthesized from 160 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Nissan versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v349000 (air bags); however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms…
I try to call Nissan lihue about my recall on begin of october not sure the date and they said no part until after spring. I said what I should do and they said I need call my insurance for rental car until the part come. How can I rent the car for so long and just park my car and not move them for a long. So upset but I can not do anything until the part come
Takata recall I was notified last summer about a recall on the air bag and was told not to have passengers in the vehicle due to the potentially fatal flaw. This is my only vehicle and I have a family that needs rides. I contacted the dealer recently and was told they don't have the parts and that Nissan wasn't allowing them to order the parts. I contacted Nissan and they tell me the parts are…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Nissan versa. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v349000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure…
Received a recall notice six (6) months ago from Nissan usa regarding passenger-side airbag deploying without warning potentially injuring or killing the passenger. Part(s) still unavailable according to our car dealer, sansone Nissan, neptune, nj 07753. We need to use our car. When will the parts be available???
Takata recall - my airbag light has been on for a year. I took it to planet Nissan in las vegas, nv 12/13/16 to have it checked out. I was told that it would cost $1000 to repair. I declined as it was too expensive and was told that it didn't need to be replaced. A few months later I was told about a recall and was informed that the part would be in in july 2017. It is now december 2017 and…
Nissan notifies me of the recall but are refusing to repair this issue in a timely manner force me to drive a dangerous car putting me and my family in danger along with others of the public who have to share the road with these dangerous cars
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Nissan versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v349000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not…
Takata recall still no parts to repair. Suggested not use passenter seat. Unable to use seat since may. No repairs scheduled. Still waiting.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Nissan versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v349000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms…
It's a serious issue. 160 complaints have been filed, including 11 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
Across the 29 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 45,000 and 104,000 miles, with the median around 80,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 45,000; a quarter make it past 104,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.