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2008 Nissan Versa repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (7%)

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2008 Nissan Versa electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (79%)

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Chart based on 66 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

4000 mi	Tire pressure sensor was showing low pressure; reset at shop. Was not due to low pressure.
9000 mi	Auto-up for window stopped functioning; found steps to repair on the Internet; fixed.
42000 mi	Airbag light on dash started flashing about 6 months ago; took to nearest dealer hoping it just needed to be reset; service wanted $135 just to look at it; will find another dealer to look at it

3720 mi

One-touch option on window where seal had been replaced. did not work.

9000 mi	sun roof leak due to clogged drain in sunroof
13023 mi	Passenger air bag sensor fails to detect when NO person is in seat. The passenger air bag is always enabled

86800 mi

C $500

Cruise Control Issues, not engaging or working properly. Replaced Brake Switch, ACS Switch myself (at brake pedal). Still did not fix problem. Dealer replaced Cruise Switch and Clock Spring on Steering Wheel.

40500 mi US $130	Air conditioning was losing effectiveness over time until compressor would not turn on. Problem was A/C High Pressure Switch leaking. Replaced pressure switch, no further issue.
58000 mi US $200	Horn was not working. Extremely small wire in steering column was the problem.

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69700 mi

US $50

Had to completely replace the A/C compressor, thank goodness we purchased an extended warranty for this car!

1500 mi	Driver window auto up switch stopped working. Dealer reprogramed and that repaired it.
6500 mi	Had to replace front brakes. Wind noise coming from drivers door. Passenger window was not going up properly. Repaired all

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35960 mi	AC made louder than normal noise while on, plus the noise fluctuated with engine speed. Computer was reset.
40180 mi	Air conditioner had a leak - leaked coolant. O-ring replaced. Works great now.

124174 mi

C $200

A/C not working, had mechanic flush out old coolant and put in new. Will see if there is a leak and bring back car if there is.

87000 mi US $619	Ventilation blower stopped working; had blower control assembly replaced.
104000 mi US $436	Replaced clockspring assembly

88500 mi

US $30

Headlight. Went ahead and had them replace both.

20000 mi

Right front power window regulator motor would not keep window rolled up. Replaced motor under warranty

30000 mi

Fan motor replaced, bad bearing.

201 mi

The Radio-CD changer was not working correctly.Took 3 appointments to get the unit replaced. Need to go back after the replacement because the AIR BAG light was blinking.

8011 mi

Repair noisy AC compressor

34100 mi

The heater blower unit was replaced.

101000 mi

US $120

Bad battery

50000 mi US $2400	Third wiring harness installed. ABS light is no longer always on.
77800 mi US $50	Left rear tire pressure moniter went bad

9000 mi	Customer states noise when ac starts. ck and adv. installed special order ac compressor, due to internal failure. Removed and Replaced ac compressor.
25000 mi	C/S that tire pressure lamp is illuminated. Check and Advise. Nissan found that left rear tire pressure monitor leaking and in need of replacement. Nissan installed a new left rear tire pressure monitor and programmed monitor to vehicle to resolve.
28000 mi	Customer says Right Fog Light is out.Internal Failure Replaced right side fog light bulb.
34000 mi	Second RF Fog light failure. Found internal failure of bulb. Replaced RF fog light bulb.
60000 mi US $15	C/S Drivers LR brake light inop, check and advise. New left rear brake light installed
192000 mi US $1300	Had to replace HVAC control unit rear defroster button shorted out as well as the ac button.
239000 mi US $1500	R&R ac system. Replaced the compressor, condenser, ac dryerand expansion valve.

13000 mi

replaced Clarion 6-CD changer (CDs jammed)

33000 mi

Bluetooth microphone produced static. Replacing microphone resolved the problem

35000 mi US $20	Passenger headlight out, replaced at home.
47000 mi US $25	Corroded terminals

28900 mi

US $50

Positive battery clamp corroded away, replaced with a new clamp. Total cost : $10.00 and about 3 hours work.

8680 mi

Intermittent wipers occasionally stop working. Noticed during winter driving. Due to intermittent nature nothing was found when in the shop. Ongoing. Last checked in May.

4960 mi	Windshield defrost, heat only half (lower half) of the windscreen, remainder stay frozen making the vehicle hard to drive for an average height person(living in northen country).
6820 mi	Defrost problem persist, w/s only defrost halfway.
9300 mi	Defrost problem same as before.
13640 mi	Air conditioned was not very cold with all proper setting. Dealer check and add more refrigerent. Problem solved
22940 mi C $50	Windshield only heats halfway.
39060 mi	rear wiper motor making gear to gear noise while motoring. new motor ordered and will be installed on next visit.
48980 mi C $35	Wiper motor was making ratchety noise but was successfully repaired with new parts - under warranty.

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67240 mi C $540	Blower motor gone
168020 mi	air conditioning clamps had corroded, needed to be replaced.

1000 mi	I didn't think the car was heating well (took too long to get to desirable heat/ desirable heat wasn't warm enough--my comparisons are to my '94 Subaru Legacy Wagon). Nissan measured engine output for heat and cabin heat, but proved nothing wrong.
23200 mi US $50	Floor heat not working. Radio intermittently cuts out. Told could not replicate problems, and that the Versa doesn't have powerful floor heating.
29000 mi	Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light blinks then stays on. Tires reset, things ok, then light comes back. Told batteries in tires TPMS are dead and whole units need to be replaced at $150 each, must get all, necessary for inspection

65000 mi

Car just died (again) - wouldn't turn over. Took it to a dealership and they checked everything, turned out to be a fuse that deal with the fuel system.

24000 mi

AC needed new compressor and hose, hose backordered 3+ weeks.

28800 mi

C $85

A/C hose seal was tightened and system recharged.

36000 mi

A few days after getting new tires, the low tire pressure light came on. I took it to where I had gotten the tires. They found a bad valve stem and replaced it, under warranty.

24180 mi	-A/c did not 'seem' to be working well -Complained to dealer when in for regular maintenance -Dealer recharged coolant (bit low) and added dyes -If a/c fails will apparently be reimbursed as 'possible' problem currently under warran
26660 mi	A/C failed,inspection discovered previous dye was leaking. Vehicle to be repaired, but shop machinery failed and I am waiting to find time to rebook. Expect to be re-embursed for previous a/c recharge as this failure is under warranty.
29760 mi	air conditioning compressor was replaced.
37820 mi C $60	Warm weather arrived and A/C not working after being repaired last autumn. Warranty has just expired, but dealer paid for half a recharge and flushed and checked system for leaks. A/C works again. We'll see...
43400 mi	For about the third time my a/c stopped working (end of summer). Cool climate so not urgent; complained a lot about this recurring problem when car in for service. Leak detected, recharged system with dye; they'll check for leak in a month
44620 mi	A coolant leak was detected in the condenser deep within or behind the dash. Nissan and dealer split cost to make repair, no cost to owner. Hopefully this will put to rest recurring problems with A/C. Big job; 10hrs work for mechanic.
78220 mi C $230	Air conditioning failed for 2nd or 3rd time since purchase. Two trips in and about 250.00 established it was a leak from compressor deep in dash...again. This would cost almost 2000 to fix so we will drive without air from now on.
79720 mi	During a service it was reported my rear back up lights were not working and assembly was filling with water. Recommended to order and replace whole fixture for substantial sum. Bulb replaced and working but I did not order whole unit.
83700 mi C $250	Passenger Airbag Warning Light on! 2 diagnostic waste of money trips did not solve issue. Next step costs 2700. Opted not to repair. Car is probably worthless and sitting in the 'death seat' unnerving. Probably replace it soon. Not happy.
83700 mi	No repair done. We sold the vehicle at a reduced price because passenger side air bag light was on. Would have kept vehicle a few more years otherwise. Nissan dealer and company would do nothing to fix this safety issue.

16120 mi	Rear defrost defect. Replaced controler board.
40920 mi C $800	Air conditioning compressor is toast ... Dealer asks 800$ to repair. I can't wait to sell this lemon of a car.

39370 mi	Passenger airbag replaced from multi-manufacturer recall.
39680 mi	Driver side airbag replaced due to recall. Note: I put the maximum time in shop since they've actually had my car since September and provided me a rental

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75000 mi

Air Bag Recall

20460 mi

C $500

defective connection between a hose and the condenser

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4340 mi

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1000 mi

Heater blowing cold air at idle.

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