2008 Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2008

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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 body repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (4%)

< $100 (96%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD

3720 mi Vehicle taken in to identify possible problem with weatherstripping. Weatherstripping/window seal replaced. 

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2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

39000 mi Handprint in paint on hood. Came this way from factory. Nissan completely replaced the hood so it could be taken back and analyzed to determine how it happened. Dash rattle when car is cold.  Trim panel around wiper faded. Nissan replaced panel even though car was out of warranty. 

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2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD

20000 mi Molding surrounding windshield came off. Replacement part was ordered and installed. 
1000 mi Rattle noise coming from dash - turned out to be a loose plate near fire wall - covered by warranty 
2000 mi Rattle from passenger side door.  
845 mi The driver's side front door panel was off at the top letting in a draft and noise. In addition, the window seal at the top was rolled under allowing outside air to enter. The dealer fixed this at no cost. 
4000 mi Back of driver seat squeaked. 
11000 mi Customer states the driver side seat back is making noise at all times. Install SOP-Drivers side seat assembly excessive play. R&R driver side seat assembly. 
200756 mi

US $27
Replaced the tag light bracket behind the bumper cover. Requiring the removal of the rear bumper from the vehicle as well as the rear light assemblies. After removal of bumper and light unscrewed the rusted out bracket and replaced with new factory bracket. Reinstalled bumper and rear light assemblies. 
13640 mi Trunk cover piece replaced. 
48980 mi Driver side window seal was leaking inside due to the flap wedge that aligns the window to the frame. Window seal replaced but not covered through basic warranty, so dealer paid for defective part. 
50840 mi I had the windshield replaced last fall, and since then I had a leak inside the car which corroded the main computer input connection. All the wire harnesses have been replaced and w/s resealed, but water ingress continued. Water leaks. It took a total of 4 visits and 7 days to find the problem. It was a plug on the door post between the front fender and the driver side door. Plug installed and problem will still to be monitored with the next few rainy days. 
2186 mi The door on the driver side does not close properly and paint was chipping on the top right corner. They sent the car to the body shop and adjusted the door. 
11564 mi The Driver seat was squeaking. They have added grease on the seat rails. Covered by the warranty 
26040 mi Back of drivers seat is developing a faded area, it is being replaced by dealer under warranty and part is on order. Dealer will call when part arrives. 
34100 mi Replaced Drivers Seat Back with New One 
4000 mi Paint flaking off of the air bag cover. New air bag cover was ordered. 
8000 mi The steering wheel airbag cover paint was starting to chip off. A new part was ordered and installed. 
1240 mi Plastic section or Rear Tail light was not flush with body. Repaired and replaced under warranty. No hassles. Received free rental. New tail light assembly installed. 
11000 mi

US $95
window molding on windshield coming loose. 
Engine vibrates excessively causing a load rattle noise at idle. Dealer identifies rattling as a brake compressor line hitting firewall. Moving line did not resolve problem. 
7000 mi The back driver side seat cover was not clipped together in the back. The dealer said the seat cover was misaligned and they adjusted it so the two plastic pieces lined up and they attached them. 
7440 mi Headliner loose at the hatch opening. New part ordered, to be replaced when it arrives. 
9920 mi Replaced ordered part - successful repair 

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2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

10000 mi Chip in paint on hood when I accepted delivery. Was told that they would fix if and I took the car in 3 times only to never be fixed. They have dabbed touch-up paint on the chip but it looks horrible. Looks like I touched it up my self.  
36000 mi sunglasses holder copartment woud not stay closed (clip had fallen off.). Dealer ordered the part and told me to come back later.  Parts arrived, but Nissan had sent the wrong part. Dealer reordered the correct part and told me to come back.  The sunglasses holder was finally replaced successfully.  
7900 mi

US $50
oil change and replacing driver's door weatherstripping seal for wind noise 

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2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

3000 mi Driver's side door rattled above 40 mph. 
9000 mi Foam between air conditioner pipe and bracket fell off, allowing pipe to rattle against bracket. New foam insulator installed. 

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2008 Nissan Versa 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

5000 mi Dash rattle. Dealer replicated, but said all vehicles do that from the factory so I was told not to worry about it. Still makes noise to this day. 

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2008 Nissan Versa Body Problems

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