2011 Nissan Versa steering problems
21 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2011 Nissan Versa, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 35,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 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 | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 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 35,000 miles, and 68% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan versa. The contact stated that while attempting to enter the vehicle, the power locks and electrical system failed. The contact also stated that while driving 25 MPH, the power steering assist and the brakes failed without warning, causing her to crash into a telephone pole. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained head trauma and burns to the hands. The passenger sustained back injuries, a hematoma and bruising to the left leg. A police report was filed.
Car making noises when turning. Strut bearings replaced. Recall serviced on front coil springs. Car is at 87800 miles but at 87300 engine started making knocking/pinging/clicking/ticking noises. Took to nissan. Mechanic said nissan engineers say this is normal for their 4 cylinder motors. Said he couldn't locate source of sound but possibly cylinder 2 or 3.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Nissan Versa
- Air bags 152 complaints
- Suspension 46 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints