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Chart based on 91 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan
109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD
257 mi
US $9
New car, night of delivery had to replace rear tail light. Dealer closed this late, so I ran to walmart and bought a new set of bulbs and did the job myself. Just annoying for a new car delivered that day.
Clip holding clutch switch broke so car would not start unless reach under dash and manually depress switch
4000 mi
Installed new clip, it failed immediately, mechanic discovered problem in installation hole and repaired it, ordered yet another clip. Installed clutch switch clip in repaired hole, now everything works fine.
Driver's side seat was loose. Covered under warranty.
14300 mi
leaking valve stem
46300 mi
US $180
replaced two more TPM valve stems due to leaks, thats 3 so far on this car.
47000 mi
US $94
replaced leaking TPMS, all have needed replacement so far
71000 mi
US $1
replaced "O" ring on valve stem to stop leak, a chronic problem with this car
10000 mi
replaced passenger seatbelt (2nd time) and replacing driver seat - the back is not holding.
13000 mi
hood latch lever broke
1000 mi
The cord detached from the gas door when I opened it to pump gas one day. The cord was replaced and it has been fine so far.
217 mi
Driver's side window shattered due to defect.
1860 mi
Leak from sunroof, caused by a pinched drain pipe.
4000 mi
14000 mi
When snow tires were installed (by dealer) the grommet under the air pressure sensor apparently cracked causing repeated and increasingly rapid loss of pressure in the tire. Dealer discovered reason for loss of pressure and replaced sensor grommet.
18560 mi
US $35
Tire pressure grommet failed, alighting tire pressure warning and allowing tire pressure to drop. Another tire pressure sensor grommet cracked, causing loss of air pressure.
Also had oil and filter changed
20000 mi
US $29
3rd failure of a tire pressure monitor. (This time right rear.) Must have been a bad batch of parts because 3 of 4 have failed on the Versa, none on previous Versa or wife's Xterra
Wire that opens the gas cap door popped out of the fueling area - simply living with it.
16600 mi
US $420
Tire problem resulted in repair to replace three tps units on tires.
16300 mi
In last three weeks, only tire tps unit presumably not replaced yet is losing air, about 5 pounds per week. I check tires daily to make sure no more than 2 pounds air is lost. Tire is holding air for a day or two, so tire is not likely to rapi...
The Washer/Sprayer hose disintegrated, and the washer fluid would not spray onto the windshield. Nissan reimbursed me as a gesture of good will. I have never heard of washer hoses disintegrating on a car less than 3 years old though??
39000 mi
Trunk would not stay open on slight incline. Trunk springs replaced.
Tension spring/piece of metal that makes fuel door pop open when it is released came off during refueling. Had to look on Youtube to see how that piece fit onto the fuel door. W/o this piece in place the fuel door will need to be pried open
37200 mi
C $300
Just before the warranty was up, the muffler fell off the car due to rust. This is the only problem we have had in 6 years of ownership. Definitely rust proof a Nissan!
4960 mi
Trunk hard cover, snaps busted (3/5 broken).
39300 mi
US $40
Hood latch was replaced, we were not able to open the hood due to latch being jammed. Replaced latch after having to disassemble panels under car to access latch from underneath.
11000 mi
Driver side seat recliner squeak, replaced reclining mechanism. No more noise.
108703 mi
US $206
Customer states muffler broke off at flange. Found muffler had a welding failure at flange. R&R muffler.
4960 mi
Shock of the hatchback trunk-Adjustment of the hatchback trunk-reconfig of the remote car starter.
36000 mi
US $50
Hood latch disconnected. Cable was re-connected by dealer. OEM considers this an 'alignment' and did not cover under warranty.
53000 mi
US $30
Hood release latch cable disconnected. Repair shop reconnected the cable.
VEHICLE PULL TO THE LEFT. ALIGNMENT DONE TO FIND ALIGNMENT IS CORRECT. DROVE VEHICLE HOME AND PROBLEM STILL EXIST. STILL HAVE A PULL TO THE LEFT. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO HAVE A PULL TO THE LEFT PROBLEM LOOKED AT AGAIN. THIS TIME, WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RADIAL PULL AND THAT THEY SWAPPED TIRES AND PROBLEM NO LONGER EXIST. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. WILL DRIVE FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS AND TAKE BACK TO DEALER.
The windshield washer fuild wasnt coming out the nozzles in the front or back. Turned out it had frozen in the line, which they took full care of under warranty.
55180 mi
C $61
The centre rear seatbelt retractor jammed as a result of the webbing twisting and the mechanic apparently dismantled and untangled the webbing.
228160 mi
C $1400
Drivers side door handle pulled off
18000 mi
Car wouldn't start. Back hatch wouldn't open. Cables replaced so far problem hasn't returned.
Window washer fluid was leaking down the inside of the hatch when sprayer was used. Removed rear hatch trim and reassembled hose to washer fluid nozzle. DIY repair.
Hood would not latch completely (lock down)--only partially. Cable had come disconnected on both ends and needed to be re-connected.
7000 mi
When car wouldn't start, I tried to jump it. Hood would not latch shut again due to defective latch. Dealer ordered part since I was still under warranty. Had this problem the first week I brought car home after purchasing but they told me it was fixed. Hood latch was replaced. Dealer originally said he couldn't find a problem with it but would replace it anyway because I was still under warranty (and this was the second time this happened). Once old latch was removed, they found that it WAS defective.
part of engine firewall was loose-noisy vibration when idling
24000 mi
Fuel door release cable became disengaged from lever. Could not open fuel door. Technician re-attached cable. Diagnostic plug came loose under dash and was hanging down by the wires.
Tether for gas cap got stuck in the intake, since have been more aware of it and is an onging issue with design.
3100 mi
Needed to replace the driver side sun visor clips.
4960 mi
Replaced driver side visor clip that was loose.
3100 mi
Car was hard to start. When it finally started the engine light came on and engine went into safe mode. Car would not drive faster than 20 km/hr. See email 050907 for more details. Safe mode problem returns. They replaced a part in an attempt to fix the problem. (email 050907)
4960 mi
Car again hard to start. When started the engine light came on and car well into safe mode. Then came out of safe mode & I drove to dealership at 80 KM/hr on highway.
Dealership/Nissan could not find a cause. Cold weather seems to be a factor.
16120 mi
Nissan replaced the fuel injection parts in a response to my earlier problem of car going into safe mode. Clock did not keep time properly so new radio/clock was installed.
3720 mi
Hatchback needed to be slammed to close. Dealer lubricated it, advised waiting ten seconds after opening it to close it.
4340 mi
When it's cold outside, and I crank the key all the way, sometimes the car won't start. I need to wait a few minutes and then try again. Brought it to the dealer and they said that's normal. They said to crank it to On, wait a few seconds, then to Start..
12000 mi
Passenger airbag cover lifted at back left corner
14000 mi
Passenger airbag replaced second time
620 mi
Gas door release wire came loose from housing inside the car. Needed to pull the wire manually rather then use the lever after having cap door release wire and harness repaired, it came loose again
3720 mi
door release for gas cap inside the car release lever keeps breaking, this is the 4th time
40000 mi
US $100
The center rear seatbelt would no longer retract, and part of the mechanism needed to be replaced.
54100 mi
US $200
Battery was completely discharged, they replaced it. Also, center rear seatbelt did not retract and was fixed.
3720 mi
The armrest compartment doesn't stay close. The driver's seat wasn't installed properly / the tracks needed an adjustment. The seat was really difficult to move forward and back, it kept getting stuck.
4960 mi
The armrest compartment doesn't stay close. The lid was replaced.
2735 mi
Dealer installed front license plate bracket
4000 mi
Plastic piece covering rear seat latch broke off; dealer ordered. I was informed 10/05/07 that the part is backordered. Backordered seat part came in and was installed. Plastic piece covering rear seat latch broke off; dealer ordered. I was informed 10/05/07 that the part is backordered. Backordered seat part came in and was installed.
5576 mi
Backordered seat part came in and was installed. Plastic part for back seat finally arrived and installed after being on backorder.
18000 mi
Driver door handle still very hard to open. Dealer worked on latch again.
23000 mi
Steering Wheel finish coming off on one year old vehicle. Dealer says it is out of warranty since there is more than 12,000 miles on car.
25000 mi
US $350
Window wiper part was replaced. I said it fell off -- they said it was snapped off. still not sure how they decided that, so they did not pay.
1447 mi
"Service Engine" light appears again. Dealership clears error and orders a replacement part. Problem yet to be solved.
60760 mi
After technician replaced the front calipers he took it for a test drive and noticed a banging noise from the suspension. Discovered the bushings in the sub-frame which supports the engine and suspension were cracked. Ordered part/replaced.
6000 mi
"service engine soon light" came on. Took to dealership to diagnose. I was told it
was a fluke, but they wanted to change it out anyway. Scheduled to replace sensor the next week. Installed new module.
5580 mi
Front passenger air bag cover had lifted and a new cover had to be ordered and installed.
7440 mi
Gas release handle broken away from cable.
28000 mi
faulty (cracked) tire pressure sensor replaced by dealer at no charge.
3100 mi
Rear passenger finisher (connect the door to the carpet) came up.
Broke the plastic piece that covers the latch that locks the back seats in the upright position. It broke while taking boxes out of the car. Dealer replaced it during oil change.
5000 mi
TPMS light on, and staying on even though tire pressure was fine on all 4 wheels. Passenger side dash covering the airbag was popped up. Dealer had to order parts. Called today to say parts were in, so I have to make another appointment for installation/service.
23000 mi
Cable came off end of fuel filler door release handle, causing door to be unable to open. Cable was reattached and adjusted by a technician, and the door was operational again. Rear passenger door seal came undone from the door frame, causing difficulty closing the door, and potentially a water leak (though it was not raining that day). The seal was reseated into the channel by the dealer, correcting the problem.
28000 mi
Fuel filler door will not release. There is a hidden TSB regarding this issue that was performed for a successful repair.
9000 mi
Fuel filler door did not close properly and occasionally opened when vehicle was being driven.
Driver's side door handle came loose/trim broke off, this repair went un-made at time of selling.
28000 mi
Another was a window that wouldn't roll up in cold weather...they lubed the window channel, and now works good.
5000 mi
Airbag light came on. Airbag electronic (some part of them?) replaced.
34000 mi
There was a defect in the seal around the pressure sensor which they improperly attached to the wheel when replacing the tires a week earlier, leading to loss of tire pressure. Fixed for free.
25420 mi
Windshield wiper chip had malfunctioned, needs replacement.
7000 mi
fix one of rear seat belts that let less and wouldnt pull back in. (email 110607)
7000 mi
the buttons that attach the flaps to the the cover in the trunk area bent so had to have it replaced.
1000 mi
tire low pressure light came on, needed to be reset at dealer repair shop
33300 mi
US $160
The tire pressure monitoring system was replaced because it was broken for unknown reason.
93000 mi
drivers window getting really sluggish. They lubricated all of them.
1.The fuel hatch release cable disconnected from the switch located below the steering wheel. It needed to be re-attached.
2. The rear-passenger inside door handle cover became un-hinged and needed to be re-attached.
