The entire control panel went out. After restarting the car, it appears there was a burning smell. More repairs for a car that is only a few years old and not even paid off. Began with the suspension right after the warranty went out. What a piece of pooh!

- Prattville, AL, USA

Vehicle was left idling in driveway. After a few minutes a passerby knocked on home door to advise car was on fire. Fire dept responded but fire smothered. Insurance claim was filed. Value of claim did not warrant hiring origin and cause expert however photos seem to show fire originating in left rear interior possibly in headliner near C pillar. Damage suggest wiring defect. Vehicle had no history of collision damage. Vehicle had no history of wiring repair.

- Hagerstown, MD, USA

While driving on entrance ramp and accelerating, vehicle suddenly died with no power to the steering, brakes or acceleration. Vehicle was in center lane had trouble steering to the right to get to shoulder. After turning key back and forth several times, the lights and dash came back on but would not start. Car cranked but would not start. Car was towed to dealership. Was told the fuse to fuel pump blew. That would not explain the electrical system shutting down. If I was in traffic, this would have caused accident with no control over vehicle steering. Waiting on cause for fuse to blow from dealer.

- Orland Park, IL, USA

Nissan Versa 2007. Some times the car won't start with the intelligent key. The car sometimes locks automatically and other times it won't lock with the intelligent key, I am afraid the car will lock with my grandchild in it and I can't open the car. I used the horn and the radio came on. I have taken the car to the dealer several times and thy can not find anything wrong, but there certainly is.

- Mahopac, NY, USA

Car developed major electronic problems. This occurred after a engine wash. Informed by dealer that module components have to be replace and also wiring harness. Connectors on wiring harness were corroded. This does not happen after one wash within 3 hours of wash. Estimated repair $2000 and Nissan will not warranty items.

- Windsor, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire without warning. He maintained regular maintenance on the vehicle and the day after an oil and filter change was made, it suddenly caught fire in a parking lot. The fire department was called and had to break open the vehicle in order to douse the flames. The fire department stated that the fire originated from the front console. A report was filed. The manufacturer retrieved the vehicle for further investigation and concluded that the warranty would not cover the cost of the vehicle. The vehicle was labeled as destroyed. The failure and current mileages were 20,000. Updated 6/2/09 updated 06/04/09.

- Plantation, FL, USA

: the contact stated while backing out of a driveway at 2 mph, flames were noticed coming from the rear driver side wheel well. There was nothing unusual about the way the vehicle had operated prior to the fire. The contact used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. The fire department was contacted, and a fire report was taken. The source and type of fire were unknown. The component that caused the fire was unknown. The gas tank was located on the rear passenger side. The fire department deemed the vehicle totaled. The manufacturer was contacted, and a voice message was left for a callback. The service dealer was not contacted. There were pictures available.

- Bellingham, WA, USA