2007 Nissan Versa: won't start

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 Jan 11, 2013 · Fuel system · 96,000 miles · SC

I was traveling when loss of engine power occurred. There was no sound or other indication of engine problems aside from inability to accelerate. Was able to pull vehicle over to the shoulder where the engine would not turn over again. Had vehicle towed to local dealer where I was informed that it was the fuel pump and that the parts are on back order. In addition, while this is a known issue since 2007, there has been no voluntary recall despite many other incidents (as per internet search) of other vehicles losing power while in motion. The initial symptoms include an inability to start upon initial turnover wherein the issue progresses towards total fuel pump failure. I did experience the issue where the engine would take a second or third try to turn over but had attributed it to the starter.

Filed Aug 19, 2012 · Fuel system · 41,000 miles · CA

The car as many others have been noted for the years 2007 and 2008 has been to the shop to correct the cranking no start problem. As per nissan technical bulletin the fuel regulator was replaced and the problem occurred the next day and has continued to do so. The dealer has no idea what the cause is.

Filed Jun 28, 2012 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan versa. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. After a few attempts, along with depressing the accelerator the vehicle finally started. The failure recurred occasionally for over a year until the vehicle would no longer start. The vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic for diagnosis and was told that the fuel pump would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 120,000.

Filed Feb 28, 2012 · Fuel system · 49,000 miles · NM

There seems to be a problem starting my 2007 nissan versa (CVT) in the mornings. Doesn't happen every time but when you go to start it cold the car will not start and sometimes takes up to 30 seconds to start. Other times you can be driving at around 25 MPH and then the car hesitates and the speedometer drops to zero and the care hesitates for about 3-4 seconds and then picks back up. I took to abq reliable nissan and they say they cannot duplicate the problem but I can see by the nissan forums that I'm not the only one with this problem. It's not safe (car hesitating in traffic) and not starting is a major problem. Should have bought the honda fit!

Filed Oct 13, 2011 · Fuel system · 12,000 miles · AL

I purchased my 2007 nissan versa in 2007. In 2008, I began to notice intermittent starting problems(hard to crank engine); the car would not start after prolonged cranking attempts. In may 2008, I took the car to the dealership to undergo diagnostics and repair; they found the problem to be a faulty fuel pressure regulator and replaced the part under warranty, five months later, the problem reappeared. I took my nissan versa back to the dealer for the same repair, in november 2009, and the dealer refused to repair my car being that I was roughly 2,000 miles over my warranty period. Since then the cranking problem with my nissan versa has become more prevalent and as a result I've recently had my first battery replacement because I destroyed my original battery from extensive cranking! The nissan corp. And north american nissan should honor the numerous complaints for a serious issue!

Filed Mar 4, 2011 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · FL

2007 nissan versa bought brand new in oct. 06 - has had "extended" crank since day 1, but now has faulty fpr (fuel pressure regulator) failure at 54,434 miles. Warranty expired at 3/36,000. Car will not start intermittently leaving me stranded for 15 minutes or more. You have to "pump" the gas to try and get it to start and heavy odor of fuel in cabin of car results. Had to spend $101.86 to get it diagnosed to see if nissan would help, which they denied my claim. I have read numerous complaints on versa's from 2007-2009 model years. Since my car is the first model year it has the old faulty fpr. As a result of extended cranking and having to crank car multiple times it has killed my battery which now needs replaced as well. This should not be happening, as nissan is well aware of the problem, they need to make it right.

Filed Jan 13, 2011 · Fuel system · 38,000 miles · OR

In 2008, we began to notice intermittent starting problems with our 2007 nissan versa; the car would not start after prolonged cranking of the starter. In may 2009, we took the car to the dealership to undergo diagnostics and repair. They found the problem to be a faulty fuel pressure regulator and replaced the part under warranty. Five months later, the problem reappeared. The versa went back to the dealer for the same repair, in november 2009, and again replaced the part under warranty. Since the last repair, the versa was driven infrequently during the first half of 2010, and therefore, didn?t accumulate significant mileage. In the summer of 2010, the car was driven regularly again, with the starting problem reappearing in october 2010. We have not been able to take the car in for service until january 2011. This marks the third repair for the same problem. Unfortunately, the versa has exceeded the factory warranty (38k miles) and we are paying out of pocket for this repair. This problem is not isolated to us. I have done some research on this issue and the same problem is shared my many other north american versa owners across many enthusiast internet forums, car sites, blogs and other locations. With that in mind, I called nissan consumer affairs and stated my case. The reply was simply that nissan has not recognized this problem as a recall or campaign. We made the decision to purchase a new vehicle based on safety and reliability. We have lost confidence in our nissan versa, as every time we take the wheel we?re left wondering whether it will or will not start. I cannot accept the fact that a modern, low-mileage, three-year-old vehicle will occasionally not start, thereby, creating a situation of potential danger to family. While this problem does not constitute an imminent threat such as a brake failure or tire defect, having your car become inoperable can lead to dangerous outcomes as well. Nissan is not addressing a significant problem.

Filed May 1, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 61,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Oct 26, 2009 · Engine · 45,000 miles · FL

My 2007 nissan versa keep shutting off and wont start everyday dealers have no idea what's wrong.

Filed Oct 20, 2009 · Electrical · 9,783 miles · NY

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.

Filed Sep 30, 2009 · Fuel system, Transmission · HI

I purchased a 2007 nissan versa. The last week I have had nothing but problems. The first time I took it in was because it would not start. They told me it was a fuel pump. It was replaced. After I got the car back it started to have no power when I pushed on the gas petal. Because of this I was almost hit several times trying to pull out into traffic. The transmission would not shift and the RPM's would be very high. If sounded like the motor was going to blow up. I have taken it into the shop again and now they are claiming that it is a mass air flow sensor. This vehicle is only 2 years old why are these things happening? I have had people slam on their brakes so that they would not hit me even when the gas petal is all the way to the floor trying to make the vehicle move. This is a very serious problem.