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ProblemsByVin File / 2011-NISSAN-VERSA
2011 · nissan

nissan Versa problems

2 safety recalls. 268 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
6.2 / 10

Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

airbags
141 reports · avg $1,100
critical
suspension
45 reports · avg $900
severe
steering
21 reports · avg $700
severe
electrical
10 reports · avg $850
severe
engine
6 reports · avg $3,100
moderate
powertrain
6 reports · avg $2,500
moderate
body
5 reports · avg $1,500
moderate
lighting
4 reports · avg $250
moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2011 Versa · suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO COMPLETE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, THERE WOULD BE ABNORMAL SQUEAKING NOISES COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD BECOME UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS…
12/29/2015 · NHTSA ODI #10816869.0
2011 Versa · airbags Crash
I TOOK MY CAR IN TO NISSAN FOR RECALL THEY SUPOSEIVELY FIXED THE AIRBAG PROBLEM . SINCE THEN I HAS A SMALL FENDER BENDER. AIRBAG DID NOT POP OPEN. LAST WEEK THE CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. THE FRONT WAS SEVERLY DANMAGED AND STILL AIRBAG DID NOT POP OUT. I DONT THINK IT EVER GOT…
12/28/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11291759.0
2011 Versa · lighting
I WAS DRIVING 50 MPH AT NITE AND WANTED TO DIM MY BRIGHTS FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I PULLED BACK ON THE STEM IN ORDER TO DO SO. AT THAT SAME TIME I LOST MY HEADLIGHTS COMPLETELY. I WAS SCARED TO DEATH BECAUSE IT WAS A DARK NIGHT AND ALL I COULD SEE WAS THE HEADLIGHTS OF THE…
12/27/2012 · NHTSA ODI #10490246.0
2011 Versa · airbags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL…
12/21/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10936715.0

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Active recalls showing 2 of 2

critical NHTSA 16V349000 24/05/2016

Nissan North America, Inc

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.
critical NHTSA 20V008000 09/01/2020

Nissan North America, Inc

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.

Common questions

Is the 2011 Nissan Versa reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.2 out of 10 based on 268 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Nissan Versa has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

What's the most common problem on the 2011 Nissan Versa?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 141 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Nissan Versa has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2011 Nissan Versa?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 268 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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