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Nissan Versa repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (11%)

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Nissan Versa body repair cost distribution

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$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (89%)

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Chart based on 76 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan

109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD

replaced spoiler after the original was falling off. the dealership scratched the paint. so had to take it to another dealer to have the paint fixed! 

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2015 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan

109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

1000 mi Scratches on rear bumper, and dent in front cowling that were missed in make-ready. 

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2012 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

5000 mi Door sill trim warped. Dealer ordered a new part and fixed it right away. 

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2011 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD

18000 mi Dash board noises 

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2011 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

4420 mi plastic grommet that holds trunk side panels in place was missing. Assume missing at possession date, but didn't notice till a week later. Waited till 1st service as it was not a major issue. 

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2011 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

2300 mi Dash board on passenger side, airbag location, was lifted about one inch. Dealer promptly repaired, stated it was common issue.  
14836 mi Paint on hood was peeling off. Rear bumper was warped. 6 months old. This was the final straw with this car, traded it next day.  

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2011 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

107-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

10000 mi Third brake light leaking water around outside of part, into the interior boot area. Colors don't quite match on replaced part, but they don't match on the cars on the lot, either. 

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2010 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD

9780 mi Antenna was screwed on too tightly at factory; Paint cracked on the roof in an "X" shape, due to sun/heat. Dealer had to repaint half the roof. Unfortunately: They reinstalled the antenna backwards! Need to go back. 
18600 mi When they repaired the roof that cracked, they didn't properly fasten the rubber joint around the panel, and it flew off on the highway. 

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2009 Nissan Versa

Engine not specified

7000 mi passenger side windsheild cowel trim panel deformed.  

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2009 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

7000 mi Fuel door release lever under steering column broke, cable still attached to door and operable, but not attached to lever. 

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2009 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan

107-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

36000 mi Climate control knobs bubbled and needed to be replaced under warranty. 

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2009 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD

3000 mi drivers door arm rest material separating from where it meets the door on the top side 
5000 mi Outside door handle trim fell off 
84000 mi Ever since I have owned this car, I have had the low pressure tire light go on...even after I bought new tires. They just reset it...no cost to me. 

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2009 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

18600 mi

$1
I had a problem with the arm rest, fixed under warranty. 
65000 mi Windshield is leaking during heavy rain storms. 
68000 mi Windshield leaking. 
22000 mi arm rest cover coming off, so replaced under warranty 
4000 mi rattle in the seatbelt, when going over 40mph. Didn't get fixed, because of scheduling but eventually rattle went away, and no longer a problem. 

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2009 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

35000 mi The printing on the Climate Control knobs has bubbled and corroded so bad you can't see the printing on them anymore. Very ugly! Dealer said it was my fault and refused a warranty repair. I will appeal. 
36000 mi The climate control knobs had become disfigured with bubbles and peeling. Dealer refused to cover appx $600 repair cost, but I appealed to manager and they fixed it for free. This prob had happened to other 2009 and 2010 Versa owners also. 
46500 mi

US $5
The top part of the rubber strip that seals the front driver door came unattached from the door and was hanging loose. I bought some epoxy glue and re-glued the strip back onto the door. It's been about a month and so far it's still holding. 

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2009 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

107-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

2000 mi Heat shield on exhaust manifold was only spot-welded in 3 spots, so it rattles a lot. Known problem, can't be fixed. 

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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

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. 
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 
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. 
11000 mi

US $95
window molding on windshield coming loose. 
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. 
7440 mi Headliner loose at the hatch opening. New part ordered, to be replaced when it arrives. 
9920 mi Replaced ordered part - successful repair 
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. 
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.  
4000 mi Back of driver seat squeaked. 
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 
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. 
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. 
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. 
20000 mi Molding surrounding windshield came off. Replacement part was ordered and installed. 

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2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

7900 mi

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

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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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2007 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD

79000 mi

US $80
Replaced driver's side visor 

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2007 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

2480 mi loud noise coming from dash-reinsulated glove box 

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2007 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD

6000 mi Clip holding bottom seat cover on Driver's seat became unhinged again. Noticed at delivery- reattached myself. Clip came loose again. Notified dealership during oil change of problem. Fixed on the spot. 
33000 mi Rattle in glovebox (when closed), Trim in rear making contact. Dealer added insulation to prevent contact and solved issue. High-pitched vibration in passenger side rear seatbelt anchor point. Seat belt was replaced- problem solved. 
32000 mi Rear door window seal was beginning to detach. 
22320 mi Nissan installs a heat shield around the muffler to satisfy California requirements but the two are very close together and occasionally rattle together. Nissan removes all outside California if this happens and it is requested by owner. 
97200 mi

C $300
Driver door was sagging. Replaced both hinges. 
99200 mi

C $160
Passenger side sun visor broke and would not store and stay in place. Purchased a new one and replaced myself. Have replaced the driver's side visor in the past. Seems to be a weakness in the mechanism that holds the visor up. 
34000 mi Replaced control assy FP- Number 27510-ELOOA.  
14000 mi Carpet replaced because the plastic footrest on the driver's side was coming off. 
8060 mi Small cosmetic piece on the passenger door handle kept popping every time the door was open. It never fully came loose but the dealer ordered a new piece to be put in on another trip to the shop. 
10540 mi Passenger side rear door seal was coming off. Dealer replaced it with a new one at no apparent cost. 
22000 mi Rear left rubber door seal loose and coming off car when door opened. Dealer glued in place since the seals are not glued from the factory. Dealer informed me they are seeing a lot of loose seals on Versa rear doors. Rear left rubber door seal loose and coming off car when door opened. Dealer glued in place since the seals are not glued from the factory. Dealer informed me they are seeing a lot of loose seals on Versa rear doors. 
34000 mi 04/29/2010 - Dealer finally replaced all rubber in driver's door after ordering wrong parts and taking three months to get correct rubber for door. Dealer took over three months to finally get in proper parts and repair driver's door leak and short. All rubber weather stripping and seals in door were replaced. 
45000 mi Water leak coming through right rear shoulder harness. Drainage tubes from sunroof were apparently blocked. Dealer left car in rain overnight with window down; now I have more problems. Very disappointed. 
16000 mi Right rear taillight was retaining water. Dealer replaced with new taillight assembly. 
13000 mi Metallic rattle in driver-side roof (I have a motorized sun roof). They pulled the roof material down and taped a bunch of stuff up. The rattle is less frequent now but still occurs. 
35000 mi A rattling noise coming from passenger side of engine compartment when car is in drive gear. It comes and goes, couldn't replicate it when in shop. 
2000 mi Passenger side airbag cover raised up and not functioning. Dealer had to order and it took 2 months to come in. Had to drive vehicle without passenger airbag for 2 months. Tire pressure light came on and stayed on. Dealer had to reset. Gas cap ca 
23000 mi Finish is coming off of the top of the steering wheel. Dealer says warranty for interior is only good for 12,000 miles. I cannot believe the finish is coming off of a car that is one year old. So far they have not fixed this problem. Dealer checking w 
32000 mi

US $350
the drain hose for the sunroof had detached itself; this was reattached. 
1860 mi Plastic runner/kick plate on car frame below the right, rear passenger door was split/cracked. Replace at no cost due to warranty and believed to have been split/cracked upon delivery. 
5580 mi New airbag cover installed. Right front exterior black trim molding above rain channel had lifted and was crimped back down by Apple Auto Glass. 
60500 mi There was a leak in each of the rear wheel wells into the passenger compartment. Took it to a body shop, where an incomplete repair was done. Body shop repair from previous trip was incomplete (no sealing), so they fixed it. 
1500 mi Handbrake covering was warped and stopping the handbrake going down properly - had likely not been fitted properly in factory. Was replaced. 
2500 mi Air bag covering popped up on dashboard and would not go down - needed to be replaced 
7000 mi

US $110
Two problems - 1. was the sunglass holder in overhead console came off hinges and broke, paid for replacement part and labor. The other was door lock jam that I was not charged for fixing. 

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2007 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

8680 mi There is a rattle coming from the trunk area. They thought it was the heat shield because a clamp was broken, but the rattle still seems to be there. 
14880 mi Hub caps loose, making a clicking noise, hub caps replaced by dealer. 
13000 mi Carpet at front foot-rest (extreme left side of floor; driver's side) detached. Dealer stated ENTIRE carpet had to be replaced rather than a "glue-down." Rear hatch security cover was replaced because snaps on original became defective. Minor, annoying squeak eminating from front passenger side of vehicle. Squeak could not be replicated. Dealership tightened and lubed entire suspension system. Squeak was repaired but started again three weeks later. Will demo problem at next oil change. 
28000 mi Right rear door seal keeps popping out. “Successful” by Nissan’s standards. The seal was glued back into the channel. However, the service manager personally promised me before the service that the part would be REPLACED, and they failed to do so. 
4340 mi The plastic trim separating the windshield and the hood was replaced because it kept popping out. 
5055 mi Installed new airbag cover. Installed new gasket for parking brake. Passenger rear door weatherstrip around door/window falling off. Passenger front airbag (dash) cover popped up dealer states "too much sun exposure", parking brake would not fully go down, causing BRAKE light to chirp and come on because of cur 
74000 mi

US $68
Clips holding heat shield on underside of car failed causing vibration noise during clutch engaging. 

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2007 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

13000 mi Replaced passenger front airbag because the cover was up (from previous warranty repair) . Replaced cosmetic plastic on window. Might have been loosened by scraping ice over winter. 
8000 mi 2nd oil change; audible ticking found to be something dealer missed in prepping car for road; no damage. 
9923 mi

C $70
Replaced 1 hubcap 
30000 mi windshield wiper retaining nut cover, and windshield lower drivers side trim ordered rear passenger door handle trim fell off, possibly from work done by dealer, but I glued it back into place. 
100800 mi glove compartment latch broken. Have no idea why. Impossible to open glove compartment. Since it isn't lockable anyway, it should be easy to just take some screws out and remove door. Dealer has promised to replace. 
36000 mi upfront right side of dash would make a "ticking" sound when driving, most noticeably when idling. 
37820 mi

C $1300
Front bumper replaced after bottom brackets wore through from regularly scraping on the parking curb. 

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