2011 Nissan Versa problems and complaints
Owners have filed 269 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan Versa. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (152), Suspension (46), Steering (21).
Key takeaways
- 269 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 19 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 23 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 152 | 57% |
| Suspension | 46 | 17% |
| Steering | 21 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 17 | 6% |
| Engine | 11 | 4% |
| Structure | 8 | 3% |
| Power Train | 8 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 2% |
| Seats | 5 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Nissan Versa 5 HB FWD | 2/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2011 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD | 2/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-08-20
I am submitting a vehicle safety complaint regarding my 2011 Nissan Versa SL. VIN: [XXX] Incident Date: XXX Time: Approximately 7:30 a.m. While driving to work and making a right turn from [XXX] onto [XXX], the driver-side airbag suddenly deployed without a collision or impact. Prior to the deployment, the vehicle e...
Suspension,service Brakes - filed 2026-04-09
Brake Caliper because stuck or seized mid driving making braking unsafe or near impossible.
Air Bags - filed 2025-09-08
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH in a parking lot, the front driver's side air bag unexpectedly deployed without an impact to the vehicle. In addition, the air bag exploded. The contact was unsure if any warning light was illuminated. The contact sustained minor injurie...
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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.