Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2007 Nissan Versa
The 2007 Nissan Versa exhibits some common issues with airbag recalls and numerous owner complaints about the suspension. The vehicle has a significant number of complaints, particularly focusing on the airbags and suspension system, but these are somewhat expected for a vehicle of this age.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Nissan Versa has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 354 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22E066000 Replacement Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V008000 Frontal Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V452000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V449000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V028000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V349000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V573000 Front Coil Springs may Corrode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V094000 SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V348000 FMVSS 135/BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAPS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 150 complaints
- Suspension 54 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 30 complaints
- Electrical System 29 complaints
- Steering 22 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 20 complaints
Of the 354 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 354 complaints, owners report 19 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Airbag inflator failures
How to check: Verify airbag recall repairs and check airbag warning light.
Coil spring failures
How to check: Inspect front coil springs for corrosion or damage.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for unusual engine noises.
Red flag: Persistent knocking sounds
- 02
Initial acceleration
What to check: Check for smooth gear shifting.
Red flag: Hard shifts or jerking
- 03
In-motion braking
What to check: Ensure firm and consistent braking response.
Red flag: Spongy or noisy brakes
- 04
Highway driving
What to check: Notice for smooth and stable handling.
Red flag: Vibration or steering pull
- 05
Parking maneuvers
What to check: Check for responsive steering and noise.
Red flag: Steering resistance or clunks
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Have all airbag recalls been completed?
- Any recent suspension repairs?
- Has the car had electrical issues?
- Any history of engine overheating?
- Is there a record of all oil changes?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall completion documents
- Maintenance records
- Accident history report
- Title with no liens
- Service invoices
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Nissan Versa at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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