repaired · 2021 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2007 Nissan VersaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 354 owner complaints about the 2007 Nissan Versa, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-452 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 9, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Nissan Versa has problems
354 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
150Air bags12 crash/fire/injury
54Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
30Engine and engine cooling3 crash/fire/injury
29Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
22Steering
20Fuel system, gasoline
19Structure
16Tires
13Power train
7515 other systems15 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 150 | 12 |
| Suspension | 54 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 30 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 29 | 4 |
| Steering | 22 | 4 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 20 | 0 |
| Structure | 19 | 1 |
| Tires | 16 | 0 |
| Power train | 13 | 1 |
| 15 other systems | 75 | 15 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2007 Nissan Versa recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. If an inflator were to explode it may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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repaired · 2018 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Springs: coil springs
Risk. If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Seat belts
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG WILL BE SUPPRESSED.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO ENSURE SAFE BRAKING PERFORMANCE UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
70kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 32 air bags complaints. 69% were reported before 100,000 miles.
6under 30k miles22under 100k miles10100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Versa year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Versa median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Nissan Versa safety ratings
2007 Nissan Versa Hatchback w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Nissan Versa, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Front Coil Spring FractureLed to recall 15V-573
In owners' words
What Versa owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Unknown? Air bag light blinks all the time when vehicle is running. Steering controls on steering wheel does not WORK. Might be a malfunction. Not sure.
Airbag light keeps blinking. Came on for no reason, won't turn off. Yes It is available for inspection. My safety is as risk if the airbag employs. No I'm not aware of problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No the vehicle or component has not been…
Seatbelt on driver's side didn't lock. Seatbelt on passenger side did lock no one riding there. A deer jumped right in front of me going 55mph air came out but I didn't get any powder burns and seatbelt pulled all the way out. I'm a small woman lucky I didn't go through the windshield.
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