2007 Nissan Versa fuel system problems

Filed May 17, 2017 · Airbags, Fuel system · VA

My car's check engine light and the airbag indicator lights came up. The dealer diagnosed the problem and it was a faulty fuel level sending unit for the check engine light and for the airbag light was due to a bad airbag control unit and clock spring. The car was never in an accident and had around 80k miles on it when this happened.

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · PA

When the gas tank is completely full, the vehicle has a bad smell of gasoline. After driving for fifty miles, the smell dissipates. I took the nissan versa 2007 to hanover nissan and they informed me that it is the fuel pump. I have done research on the issue and have noticed that it is a relatively common issue on various nissans. However, nissan refuses to acknowledge the problem and does not issue any recalls or service bulletins since it costs $800 - $1,000 at a nissan dealership. They just want to make money so they will not issue an service bulletins regarding the faulty fuel pumps.

Filed Apr 2, 2013 · Fuel system · 59,000 miles · WA

Lost all power to vehicle while traveling down expressway at posted rate of speed (65 MPH). No power but all electrical working. Almost caused a horrific accident as I tried to move from the center lane to the road shoulder. It took about 20 tries to restart the car after 45 minutes on the side of the road, but the car did start. I have had problems starting the car intermitently. Finally took it in to a shop and told them my history of fuel problem. They identified the problem and told me about all the info on the net about this problem and nissan not recalling. Many references to moving vehicle failure. Cost of thew fuel pump is near $1000. I think this is why nissan is not recalling. But someone will be hurt or killed from this neglect. Did the research on this and found that the fuel pump on this and other nissans have failed since day one. Too much information on this on message boards. Nissan issued a tsb but is doing nothing about the protecting the driver, passengers, or the driving public from this failure that can happen at any speed.

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 May 14, 2012 · Fuel system · 35,000 miles · CA

The car shut off as we were driving, and I had to coast in a very busy freeway...the engine just died. Very stressful situation because I was on a highway and I had to coast until off the highway..then to restart the car it took at least 15 min of trying...I thought it was just a battery etc, but I did take to the dealer and nothing was noticed,,,,from then on I've been experiencing difficulties in starting the car, or in the morning or when I leave work at 2 am etc...so I thought it was only my car, but I noticed that there are other owners with the same problem...starting the engine and or just dying as we are driving..I am learning that it is a problem with a fuel pump...but it seems that nissan doesn't care or it is not important to them...please thank you for your time and consideration.. *tr updated 06/22/2012

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.