2008 Nissan Versa steering problems
23 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2008 Nissan Versa, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 45,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 45,000 miles, and 63% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH and attempting to change lanes and slow down, the brakes did not function and she could not control the steering wheel. The vehicle spun out of control and crashed into a guard rail. The contact experienced head and back pain. A police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer at the time of the complaint.
Slowed to stop sign, abrupt stop as driver side wheel smashed into body of vehicle. Mechanic states sub-chassis completely rusted to pieces and cv joint disengaged wheel. Had the driver been traveling 50-70 MPH someone would have been killed. This vehicle was purchased new from nissan of melbourne. Except for one summer weekend to georgia , vehicle has never left florida.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Nissan Versa
- Air bags 171 complaints
- Suspension 73 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Electrical system 25 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints
- Wheels 16 complaints