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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (50%)

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2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

10500 mi Brakes still making squealing when applied. Dealer said it was the back brakes. Shaved the pads, and said it was ok now. Brakes started to squeal by the end of the day again. 

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2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD

50000 mi

US $2400
ABS light came on. Dealer replaced 2 wiring harnesses and I am waiting on 3rd harness, light still on. Not fixed yet! 
160000 mi

US $550
Drum brakes worn out. I probably waited too long and had to replace some of the hydraulics. Drum brakes worn out. Ended up having to replace part of the hydraulic system? I probably waited too long to fix them. 
6820 mi Previous replacement of rear axle assembly caused warped rear brake drums. Drums were turned and machined. 
102300 mi

C $120
Weld a pipe in the system of ESC 

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2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

36766 mi

C $900
60,000 km check-up, oil and filter change, install and balance winter tires, front brake replacement. 

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2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

20460 mi I had heavy steering wheel vibration when I pressed the brake pedal. Front brake rotors were re-cut and problem went away. (Warped rotors) 
30000 mi The car's brakes failed on me while in stop and go traffic in a freeway. Tried to contact Nissan but they wanted me to pay for a diagnosis, decided to sell the car instead. 

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2008 Nissan Versa Brake Problems

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