2009 Nissan Versa vs 2011 Nissan Versa
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Nissan Versa | 2011 Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 503 | 268 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 96 | 108 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 2/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–29 | 27–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,700 mi | 64,800 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Versa | Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 179 | 151 |
| Suspension | 182 | 46 |
| Steering | 28 | 21 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 17 |
| Wheels | 26 | 3 |
| Engine | 18 | 11 |
| Power Train | 20 | 8 |
| Structure | 18 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 44 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 17 | 12 |
| Stalling | 15 | 5 |
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
2009 Nissan Versa
2011 Nissan Versa
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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.