2008 Nissan Versa vs 2009 Nissan Versa
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Nissan Versa | 2009 Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 381 | 503 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 92 | 96 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–29 | 27–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,412 mi | 64,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Versa | Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 171 | 179 |
| Suspension | 70 | 182 |
| Steering | 23 | 28 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 23 |
| Wheels | 16 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 14 |
| Power Train | 17 | 20 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 15 |
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 44 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 17 |
| Airbag warning light | 12 | 14 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
2008 Nissan Versa
2009 Nissan Versa
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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.