2008 NISSAN VERSA Engine Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine Issues in the 2008 NISSAN VERSA

7 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 NISSAN VERSA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

7
Complaints
0
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine Complaints

#11270560 |
NO SENSE QUE PASO PERO UN DIA NO ME ENCENDIO Y LET ENCONTRARON AGUA AL MOTOR
#11128865 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO RUSS DARROW NISSAN OF MILWAUKEE (11212 W METRO AUTO MALL, MILWAUKEE, WI 53224, (414) 586-3050) TO HAVE IT REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL. AFTER THE REPAIR, AN UNKNOWN SERVICE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES AND POSSIBLY THE AIR BAGS FAILED. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR A MONTH AND PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AGAIN, BUT HAD TROUBLE ACCELERATING OVER 30 MPH WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE SPEEDOMETER GAUGE INCREASED TO OVER 80 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER TWO OTHER TIMES, BUT NO FAILURES WERE FOUND WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,401.
#10734280 | Fire
MY FRIEND HAD MY VEHICLE. SHE HAD JUST MADE IT HOME FROM WORK. SHE LIVES LESS THAN 10 MINUTES FROM HER JOB. SHE SAID WHEN SHE MADE IT HOME SHE WENT INTO THE APARTMENT TO CHANGE INTO A BATHING SUIT AND SOMEONE KNOCKED ON THE DOOR SAYING THAT THERE IS A LITTLE BLACK CAR SMOKING. SHE WENT OUTSIDE AND FLAMES WERE COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THEY ALL CALLED 911. THE FIREFIGHTERS PUT OUT THE FIRE AND THEY TOLD HER THAT IT IS A MOTOR MALFUNCTION BECAUSE IT WAS PARKED AND WITH NO SORT OF OVERHEATING ISSUE. UPDATED 09/15/15*LJ UPDATED 11/22/2017*CN
#10651291 | Fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
#10619135 |
CAR IS HAVING TROUBLE BACKING UP. BRAKES ARE SQUEALING. *TR
#10618824 |
CAR IS HAVING TROUBLE BACKING UP. BRAKES ARE SQUEALING. *TR
#10492411 | Fire
I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE JUST TURNING THE CORNER WHEN MY VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING. I NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I OPEN THE HOOD AND SAW MY ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE BATTERY AREA WAS FULLY ENFULFED IN FLAMES, THERE WERE OTHER AREAS OF FIRE IN THE ENGINE AREA, BUT I DID NOT STAY THERE TO EXAMINE THE SITUATION. I IMMEDIATELY DROPPED THE HOOD AND RAN TO SAFETY TO CALL 911. MY VEHICLE WAS PROPERLY MAINTAINED BY DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE NISSAN DEALERSHIP. I REPORTED THIS INCIDENT TO THEM AND TO NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, NEITHER OF WHICH WILL TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY. THIS IS A SERIOUS SITUATION. THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN NO REASON FOR MY VEHICLE TO HAVE BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE DRIVING IT. *TR

Other 2008 NISSAN VERSA Problem Areas

Air Bags 167 complaints Suspension 65 complaints Steering 22 complaints Electrical System 20 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 15 complaints Power Train 14 complaints Unknown Or Other 14 complaints Wheels 14 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 11 complaints Service Brakes 11 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 10 complaints Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 8 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Fuel System Other 4 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Wheelshub 2 complaints Air Bags Air Bagrestraint Control Module 1 complaint Air Bagsfrontal 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint
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