2008 Nissan Versa vs 2008 Toyota Prius
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 | 2008 Nissan Versa | 2008 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 381 | 1,497 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 92 | 222 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 152 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–29 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,412 mi | 55,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Versa | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 579 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 235 |
| Air Bags | 171 | 41 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 171 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 156 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 145 |
| Structure | 10 | 68 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 0 | 77 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 51 |
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 12 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 79 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 58 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 10 |
2008 Nissan Versa
2008 Toyota Prius
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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.