2012 Nissan Versa air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 169 complaints for the 2012 Nissan Versa, 25% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 169 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 44,000 miles 57 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 28 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 26 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 15 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 57 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 44,000 miles, and 56% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 28 crashes, 1 fire, 26 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the glare of the sun reflected onto the windshield and distracted the contact's view. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags deployed and emitted black smoke. The contact sustained second degree burns to the left arm and right hand that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
Something making noise in the steering wheel inside when making turns ... And pass airbag sometimes off sometimes on when driving... And the last one the brake pedal is not smooth as other cars and also you can hear a crack on it when pressing on it.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Nissan Versa
- Drivetrain & axles 161 complaints
- Engine 55 complaints
- Electrical system 35 complaints
- Cruise control 33 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Suspension 28 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Body & structure 18 complaints