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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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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 1152 repairs.
Nissan Versa brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan
109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 16000 mi | The entire master cylinder had to be replaced. At 20,000 miles. The dealer stated that it had broke and was leaking brake fluid. |
| 21000 mi | The brake peddle still sometimes sticks to the floor. I still have to pump the breaks. I couldn't reenact the problem to a tech. Nissan will not do anything about the brake problem.I'm stuck with a new car with brake problem and its unsafe. |
2011 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 50840 mi | Front left brake making grinding noise all the time. Used a screwdriver and small crowbar to press the dust shield back away from the rotor. Still makes a bit of noise but only when I turn right now. |
| 53320 mi | Terrible noise from driver front brake happens intermittently while going straight, and all the time when turning right. Believe rust buildup is seizing caliper, and maybe rubbing as rotor spins. pushed dust shield on backside of rotor away from rotor and seems to have helped, but not solved the noise. |
| 53320 mi C $280 |
As previously mentioned in another repair, dealer diagnosed noise as a seized front left caliper, and rust buildup on said caliper rubbing on the dust shield and rotor. Dealer serviced the front brakes (and performed a recall). |
2011 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 218800 mi | Botched job by shop who ordered aftermarket bearing. This damaged the ABS system and required parts to be replaced with Nissan parts |
2010 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 62000 mi US $100 |
Speed sensor connection to wiring harness on the DR side rear wheel shorted out, destroying speed sensor and wiring harness connector. This completely disables ABS and traction control. Seeking speed sensor connector off junked car. Entire harness $800. |
2010 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 114080 mi C $600 |
All parts of brakes replaced |
2009 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 211000 mi US $803 |
Rear drums needed full replacement as well as new brake pads, front disc brake pads needed to be replaced and rotors were machined. Also purchased new tire. |
2009 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan
107-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 158500 mi | brakes were sticking badly and causing me to be pulled right when braking, took slider pins out of calipers, used anti-seize lube on them and replaced them, fixed problem |
| 161000 mi US $50 |
Had to bleed brakes, re-lube guide pins on calipers, and ensure everything was in working order, went through a couple issues but manages to overcome them and now my brakes are better than ever. Going to be getting a new guide pin kit very soon due to the wear on them. |
2009 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD
| 6820 mi C $150 |
brakes were seizing, add lubrication |
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. |
2008 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD
| 6820 mi | Previous replacement of rear axle assembly caused warped rear brake drums. Drums were turned and machined. |
| 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. |
| 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! |
| 102300 mi C $120 |
Weld a pipe in the system of ESC |
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. |
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. |
2007 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD
| 118000 mi US $280 |
Rear brake lines replaced due to a failure. Completely lost ability to stop. |
2007 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 147000 mi US $260 |
Brake pads and rotors |
| 149000 mi US $75 |
Brakes replaced..under warranty |
| 40000 mi US $200 |
Brakes failed on highway going 45 MPH downhill. All dash lights came on, radio stayed on but nothing else worked. Brakes finally came back. Took it to dealer and they couldn't find anything - no error/fail codes or problems with brakes. |
2007 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD
| 60760 mi | Car pulling to the right when brakes applied. Determined the left brake caliper was sticking. Dealer replaced both front calipers. |
| 104160 mi C $700 |
Rear shoes at. 5mm. Changed drums and shoes. |
| 42000 mi US $500 |
The LF strut was whacked out of place from hitting a pothole; this had damaged the brake line cover. Strut was re positioned and the brake line was replaced. |
| 33600 mi C $400 |
Rear brake cylinder replaced |
| 94000 mi US $3300 |
Total brake replace (front disc & rear drum). |
2007 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 26000 mi US $50 |
Rear brake squeaks after warming up. No defect was found other than a large amount of brake dust. After adjustment and cleaning, the noise subsided for a short period of time before returning. No resolution at this point. |
| 5000 mi | Plastic/rubber gasket underneath the parking brake was curled up, occasionally preventing the parking brake from being put down in the complete lowered position. I noticed this at delivery (in October 2006) but it did not become an issue until recently, |
2007 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 54700 mi US $250 |
Wheel speed sensor (for ABS) replaced. |
| 26660 mi | ABS light came on, dealer suspected abs sensor, ordered new one. Found after replacing ABS sensor that it was a coroded connector. |
| 31000 mi | Another corroded connection in ABS system. |
| 133920 mi C $160 |
brake lines rusted/ replaced |
| 18000 mi US $27 |
Squeaky brakes. Blew out dust, squeaking again. 5 1/2 years of squeaking. The brakes check out fine. Replaced the first year under warranty, month later squeak returned. 2007 with 18000 miles, very sad. |
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