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Nissan Versa 2008 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2008 Nissan Versa: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

380Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
52Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags170 complaints

170 complaints; 5 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V349000, 17V028000, 17V449000, 18V452000, 20V008000.

Suspension73 complaints

73 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V573000.

Fuel and Propulsion System33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V401000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

10V401000Reported September 10, 2010 - 7,948 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on September 10, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 7,948 vehicles across all affected models.

15V573000Reported September 14, 2015 - 218,019 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 218,019 vehicles across all affected models.

16V349000Reported May 24, 2016 - 413,852 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 413,852 vehicles across all affected models.

17V028000Reported January 10, 2017 - 152,554 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 152,554 vehicles across all affected models.

17V449000Reported July 17, 2017 - 515,394 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 17, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 515,394 vehicles across all affected models.

18V452000Reported July 6, 2018 - 233 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 6, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 233 vehicles across all affected models.

20V008000Reported January 9, 2020 - 307,962 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 307,962 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE15019Opened May 13, 2015 - Closed October 2, 2015

Front Coil Spring Fracture. Resulted in recall campaign 15V573000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20072
200822
200915
201022
201120
201215
201322
201426
201547
201652
201793
201823
20197
20204
20213
20222
20232
20242
20251
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.