CarComplaints.com Notes: Be aware the 2007-2011 Nissan Versa was recalled in the US in May 2016 & July 2017 for defective Takata airbags that are potentially deadly. Many Versa owners have reported problems getting Nissan dealers to complete the recall repair, due to scheduling problems & parts shortages.
If you are considering purchasing a 2007-2011 Nissan Versa, call your local Nissan dealer with the VIN# & ask if the airbag recall has been done.
Had never driven the car when I bought it...I test drove another one that drove great! As the salesman and I are going down to the gas station for them to fill my car up he hits the brakes and the steering wheel started shimming like crazy. I looked at him and told him that's not normal - he said it was the road! The sad thing about this is that the supposed "acceptance inspection" had been done and part of it was to test drive the car. I had already signed the paperwork and everything and then find out that the rotors needed turning...on a brand new car just off the truck! The decent thing for them to have done is tell me that they found it while doing the inspection and needed to be brought back for them to check the rotors. After they turned the rotors I didn't have any more shimming issues.
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Had never driven the car when I bought it...I test drove another one that drove great! As the salesman and I are going down to the gas station for them to fill my car up he hits the brakes and the steering wheel started shimming like crazy. I looked at him and told him that's not normal - he said it was the road! The sad thing about this is that the supposed "acceptance inspection" had been done and part of it was to test drive the car. I had already signed the paperwork and everything and then find out that the rotors needed turning...on a brand new car just off the truck! The decent thing for them to have done is tell me that they found it while doing the inspection and needed to be brought back for them to check the rotors. After they turned the rotors I didn't have any more shimming issues.
- Kenny P., Dothan, AL, US