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2011 Nissan Versa repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 46 repairs.
2011 Nissan Versa repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan Versa in Illinois, United States Jun 2012 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Jul 201213300 mi | 6 disk cd ejected all disks at random times. Dealer could not remove cds when I took it in. They replaced the unit, sent the old unit to factory where they got the cd's out and sent them back to the dealer, who after a month or more returned | ||
| Nissan Versa in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013 | Issues with the defrost system. Several trips. Needed to call nissan consumer affairs to get it fixed properly. | ||
2011 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan
107-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan Versa in Quebec, Canada Jun 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Oct 20114340 miC $300 | Check engine light on, dealer found faulty gas cap. | ||
| Nov 201322940 miC $800 | coil spring, driver side, replacement Replacement of a broken coil spring on the driver side (front). The coil spring broke while driving at low speed withou any apparent reason. | ||
| Feb 201536660 miC $600 | Coil spring, front passenger side broke suddenly. | ||
| Dec 201541540 miC $250 | Muffler corroded | ||
2011 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD
| Nissan Versa in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2012 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Apr 2017105000 miUS $1800 | Struts and control arm bushings | ||
| Nissan Versa in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jan 201643400 miC $120 | Replaced battery | ||
| Nissan Versa in Colorado, United States Apr 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Nov 201215100 mi | Bad evaporator | ||
| Mar 201318000 mi | Dash board noises | ||
2011 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Versa in New York, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201623000 mi | Spring snapped | ||
| Aug 201726000 miUS $700 | Pipe connecting catalytic converter to muffler had completely rusted off. Rust also had gotten into catalytic converter and muffler -- both needed to be replaced. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 201519000 miUS $150 | Exhaust pipe became detached from muffler. Flange rusted at joint. Mechanic welded flange back to pipe, and no parts replaced. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Tennessee, United States Aug 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Sep 201238000 miUS $45 | Could not duplicate did not repair. It has been in the shop 6 times. Roll windows down fully go over small bump window will not roll up. If turned off then on or go over another bump it will resume working. | ||
| Nissan Versa in California, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Sep 2015165000 miUS $2100 | Rear main oil seal leaking, they replaced the rear main oil seal and I had them replace the transmission input and output seals, wheel bearing seals, clutch, pressure plate, slave cylinder and flywheel as well since the car has high mileage. | ||
| Nissan Versa in Quebec, Canada Mar 2011 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Aug 20114420 mi | plastic grommet that holds trunk side panels in place was missing. Assume missing at possession date, but didn't notice till a week later. Waited till 1st service as it was not a major issue. | ||
| Mar 201542160 mi | I complained of "metal banging" noise. Problem was exhaust flange "coming apart" before the catalytic converter. Replaced under warranty but I had no warranty left. I assume it's a common problem and they just did it free because of | ||
| Sep 201544640 mi | Exhaust flange was breaking again. Dealer patched/repaired it at no cost to me. | ||
| Feb 201647120 miC $605 | Centrepipe exhaust flange broke off muffler and stated muffler was rotten. Dealer tried to attach new muffler but centrepipe rotted and broke as well. installed new muffler and centrepipe. They also noted that my front swaybar was beginning to fail, and quoted me a replacement cost. I inquired on the severity of the issue and they said I could wait for now, but that it would require replacement before summer. | ||
| Mar 201750840 mi | Front left brake making grinding noise all the time. Used a screwdriver and small crowbar to press the dust shield back away from the rotor. Still makes a bit of noise but only when I turn right now. | ||
| May 201750840 mi | There was a rattle and I discovered a metal plate bolted to bottom of car just over half way back, and had 4 bolts that were not fully secured. I attempted to secure the bolts but they were rusted and snapped off. I am not sure what the plate is for. I suspect that the dealer who replaced the exhaust previously never fully reattached the plate, but can't be sure. Only other shop that worked on the vehicle was oil change shops. | ||
| Nov 201753320 mi | Terrible noise from driver front brake happens intermittently while going straight, and all the time when turning right. Believe rust buildup is seizing caliper, and maybe rubbing as rotor spins. pushed dust shield on backside of rotor away from rotor and seems to have helped, but not solved the noise. | ||
| Dec 201753320 miC $130 | Battery died and I replaced, but then HVAC fans would not work. Checked fuses inside the cabin and they appeared fine. After driving and stopping on 3 sequential errands HVAC fan started working again on its own. | ||
| Jan 201853320 miC $280 | As previously mentioned in another repair, dealer diagnosed noise as a seized front left caliper, and rust buildup on said caliper rubbing on the dust shield and rotor. Dealer serviced the front brakes (and performed a recall). | ||
| Nissan Versa in California, United States Mar 2011 - May 2011 | |||
| May 20115000 mi | The gas tank is being completely replaced as the valve that tells the gas pump to shut off was permanently locked in place. The gas tank is being completely replaced as the valve that tells the gas pump to shut off was permanently locked in place. | ||
2011 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan Versa in Texas, United States Jun 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017125000 miUS $1000 | Threw the Bank 1 Sensor Code early on in life of vehicle. Just now replaced both sensors (air/fuel and heated O2 sensor) and Catalytic Converter | ||
| Nissan Versa in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 201330000 mi | Engine would not start(turn key to start and nothing happened) | ||
| Nissan Versa in Tennessee, United States - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 20102300 mi | Dash board on passenger side, airbag location, was lifted about one inch. Dealer promptly repaired, stated it was common issue. | ||
| Feb 20115000 mi | Engine started knocking when cold, mostly went away once warmed up, unless very cold outside. Dealer states this is normal for this engine. Note: this is not a slight tick, this is a knocking. New car sound worse than my 86 F-150. | ||
| Apr 20118730 mi | Compressor became very noisy, sounded like a small engine revving. Dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201114836 mi | Paint on hood was peeling off. Rear bumper was warped. 6 months old. This was the final straw with this car, traded it next day. | ||
| Nissan Versa in California, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Sep 2014109000 miUS $550 | Control Arm bushing worn out,failed 19 point inspection for California. Major potholes and defective strut (service bulletin/recall) probably caused the premature wear. Front brake replaced w/ rotors also. | ||
| Jan 2015US $2000 | Airbag related parts failure with no apparent cause. Could only be diagnosed by Nissan. Big disappointment in long term reliability of safety related parts! | ||
| Oct 2015169200 miUS $350 | Airbag parts (clock spring) | ||
| Dec 2015180000 miUS $450 | Hub with wheel bearing , front | ||
| Jul 2016218800 mi | Botched job by shop who ordered aftermarket bearing. This damaged the ABS system and required parts to be replaced with Nissan parts | ||
| Sep 2016233000 mi | Also lower control arms replacement inferior parts and diagnosis. Otherwise Nissan Versa 1.8 hatchback is Ultra Reliable! | ||
| Jun 2017276000 miUS $120 | Diagnosed Bad converters and struts. Didn't get repaired because of high cost for CA converters ($1400.) and high miles on car Diagnosed bad struts. Not repaired. | ||
2011 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan Versa in Florida, United States May 2012 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Jun 201210000 mi | Third brake light leaking water around outside of part, into the interior boot area. Colors don't quite match on replaced part, but they don't match on the cars on the lot, either. | ||
| Oct 201538300 miUS $95 | Liquid leaking into passenger compartment of car. Supposedly A/C condensation catcher tray drain tube blocked. Replaced the drain tube. 2 months later, all freon had leaked out of evaporator. | ||
| Dec 201540000 miUS $890 | Evaporator replacement due to leak | ||
| Feb 201747500 miUS $40 | Headlight driver side bulb burnt out. Replaced both sides so they would match. Done by self with help from experienced neighbor. This job is extremely difficult even for experienced neighbor. Access limited, and the way the covers are attached are really odd. Youtube video helped. As soon as both headlight bulbs were replaced, the driver's side front running light burnt out. Strange coincidence. That bulb replacement took under 10 minutes once I got back from the parts store. | ||
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