2009 Nissan Versa problems and complaints
Owners have filed 503 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Nissan Versa. The most-reported areas: Suspension (182), Air Bags (179), Steering (28).
Key takeaways
- 503 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 27 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 16 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 182 | 36% |
| Air Bags | 179 | 36% |
| Steering | 28 | 6% |
| Wheels | 26 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 23 | 5% |
| Power Train | 20 | 4% |
| Engine | 18 | 4% |
| Structure | 18 | 4% |
| Tires | 18 | 4% |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 15 | 3% |
| Electrical System | 14 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Nissan Versa 4-DR w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-07-27
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving 3 MPH, the front driver’s side air bag unexpectedly deployed. The contact was left with a bruised face and a nosebleed from the air bag deployment. The contact used tissues to stop the nosebleed, but no medical attention was sought. The contac...
Suspension - filed 2026-02-17
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving out of a parking lot at 10 MPH, the front end of the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound, and the contact noticed a strong rubber odor. The contact inspected underneath the vehicle and became aware that a part had fractured underneath the veh...
Air Bags - filed 2025-12-16
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the driver’s air bag module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, and th...
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More for the 2009 Nissan Versa
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.