2008 Nissan Versa engine problems
28 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2008 Nissan Versa, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 42,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 42,000 miles, and 65% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Every time I ride in the nissan versa it has a toxic effect on me. I get short of breath and have coughing attacks. This will last days after being in the vehicle. There has to be some toxic items in the car for it to have effects like this on me. It gets worse as time goes on.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. While the vehicle was parked she attempted to start the vehicle and it would not start. The contact stated after the second attempt the vehicle started. The failure occurred intermittently and the vehicle normally starts on the second attempt. She also stated that the failure started shortly after it was purchased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure. The dealer advised her that there was nothing wrong with the starter.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Nissan Versa
- Air bags 171 complaints
- Suspension 73 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints
- Electrical system 25 complaints
- Steering 23 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints
- Wheels 16 complaints