What's Wrong with the 1st Generation (2007–2011) Versa?

Front 3/4 view of a Nissan Versa

Versa owners have made 485 complaints about the 2007–2011 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 48th out of 54 Nissan generations in overall reliability, with real suspension and exhaust system concerns.

Compare With Other Versa Generations

Common 2007-2011 Nissan Versa Problems

Some of the worst issues 1st generation Versa owners have to deal with.

  2. Sunroof Rattles and Explodes

    Heads up, Nissan owners! That giant piece of glass above your head may soon be on its way down in a thousand little pieces. Lawsuits accuse Nissan of using a faulty tempering process for their sunroofs since 2008.

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

1st Generation (2007–2011) Versa Key Numbers

  1. 5 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 485 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 48th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 54 eligible generations.

Recent Lawsuits for 1st Generation Versa Owners