Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Nissan Versa
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Nissan Versa has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 381 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 #10V401000 PORTABLE AUTOMOTIVE GPS PRODUCTS/OVERHEATS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 171 complaints
- Suspension 70 complaints
- Electrical System 25 complaints
- Steering 23 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 21 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 18 complaints
Of the 381 complaints on file, 24 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 381 complaints, owners report 22 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Nissan Versa has an average overall reliability rating. The vehicle has eight recalls, largely concerning airbag issues, and 381 owner complaints, with significant emphasis on airbag, suspension, and electrical system faults. While the complaint count is notable, evidence for unusual failure patterns or severe issues is limited, as many complaints revolve around common wear-and-tear components.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $300–$900 | common |
| Front coil springs | 60,000-100,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $100–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Coolant inspection and refill
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Unusual suspension noises
- Electrical malfunctions
- Steering issues
- Engine overheating
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Nissan Versa at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.