2009 Nissan Versa vs 2009 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Nissan Versa | 2009 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 503 | 502 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 96 | 225 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 64 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–29 | 46 |
| Median reported mileage | 64,700 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Versa | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 179 | 17 |
| Suspension | 182 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 111 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 91 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 71 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 60 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 63 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 44 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 44 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 17 | 0 |
| Stalling | 15 | 13 |
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 29 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 26 |
2009 Nissan Versa
2009 Toyota Prius
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.