2007 Nissan Versa engine problems

Filed Oct 4, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 221,000 miles · NC · fire

I have owned this car since I bought it new in sept.2006. Never have had any problems and have kept it serviced, on oct 02, 2020 I went to store and back home about 8 miles total, parked in yard, approx. 10 minutes later alarm went off and key fob would not dissarm it so I opened the hood and the whole firewall was on fire, and flames bellowing from underneath, I immediately ran and got a fire extingusher andd completely used the large cannister to put fire out. The car is a total loss and very scarey and upsetting that this could happen from a parked car.

Filed Jul 30, 2018 · Engine · 67,000 miles · TX · fire

No recall. Somehow car engine caught on fire, but the heat engine light never came on or any warning lights. The airbag light came on and my horn starting going off. The whole engine and then front part of the car became engulfed in flames. This occurred while the vehicle was in motion on a city street, going straight at about 30 MPH.

Filed Apr 5, 2017 · Engine · NY

I was not notified of manufactureer recall number pm565, the federal safety agency recall number 15v‑573.

Filed Dec 4, 2015 · Engine · 105,000 miles · NV

Over the course of the last 3 years, my 110,000 mile versa stalls and does not start, randomly. Sometimes in driveway, sometimes stall mid-drive. Sometimes after driving highway or residential fine after turning off, and returning it won't start. Sometimes after this it will restart after taking a break and then trying again a third or fourth time. You never know.4 mechanic shops, including nissan dealership (twice) could not figure it out. No diagnostic is clear on the issue. One mechanic found a theft/security code come up, but both sets of keys work and both remote locks work. I called the lock reset people and they said it sounds more like a computer problem. Frustrating and dangerous. I do all the required and recommended maintenance and checks. This is bad.

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 55,000 miles · NJ

The vehicle was not driven a lot and at 55000 miles it developed the problem of transmission coolant failure, this will cause the vehicle to lock up even during driving and cause an unsafe driving condition. Luckily we detected quick enough that we did not have anyone harmed during the operation of the car. Nissan refuses to cover all repair work under the extended guarantee and ensure safe driving from the debris left in the coolant line but did replace the transmission and radiator. There is no guarantee that the coolant pump, thermostat or other coolant devices won't fail and cause other operational hazards, if they do indeed fail as a result of their negligence to perform a full repair; and ensuring that the lines and coolant systems are free from debris and will not fail under use. Failure of the coolant system can cause overheating of the engine and may pose a unsafe driving hazard, however by their (nissan) definition changing the radiator and transmission and leaving debris in the coolant lines is within reason and safety guidelines and do not have to flush or replace any other component that the oil mixture has touched even if it did damage those components as a result of the oil mixture.

Filed Mar 14, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 40,000 miles · MD

When I started, the car I was surprised by a loud sound. I called the mechanic who came to my home. It turns out the sound was the muffler. I had to replace a rusted muffler for a car with low mileage. The car is driven short distances 1-2 times a week.

Filed Nov 13, 2013 · Engine · 105,000 miles · NH

While driving our muffler started making a clunking sound, I pulled over and realized my muffler was not attached to the exhaust pipe anymore, the connection between the two had rusted. But muffler and pipe are not rusted at all, just the connection. I have heard other complaints about their nissan doing the same thing, but nissan wont take the blame and recall the components. Please help.

Filed Jul 28, 2013 · Body, Engine · 52,000 miles · PA

Muffler rusted completely off past the rear muffler where the flange meets the exhaust pipe. This happened prematurely for the vehicle given it's mileage and can cause a road hazard to other drivers.

Filed Jul 16, 2013 · Engine · ME

Upper part of exhaust manifold cracked causing carbon monoxide to enter cabin anytime blower is turned on.

Filed Dec 30, 2012 · Engine · 62,000 miles · CT

The muffler sound seemed quite loud on thursday, 12/27/12, something I had not noticed before. The next day friday, 12/28/12, the muffler started rattling very loudly. I called to make an appt for service and was told it was a very common problem with 2007 versas. I have an estimate of $400 to fix this. I've have owned other makes of vehicles for over 12 years that never have needed a muffler. Now that I've investigated, there are many reports of this issue, all seemed to report a poor design. The car has been garaged for the entire 6years that I've owned it and the body is actually showing rust that the dealer said nissan would fix. Nissan refused saying the car is 6 years old.