2008 Nissan Versa: won't start

Filed Jun 26, 2019 · TX

Vehicle is under 100,000 miles and the CVT transmission is out! I was at the grocery store and when I got back to my car it flat out did not start no issues or warning prior to it not starting. I was stranded at night with no transportation.

Filed May 27, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 88,000 miles · CT

The intelligent key will not start the car, even when using the actual key and not the remote. The car beeps four times and displays a red car on the dash. When I put the key in the ignition, it will not turn.

Filed Dec 29, 2013 · Fuel system · 30,000 miles · IL

Tried starting the car; engine would not turn over. Was stranded in a parking lot close to my mechanic's shop and called him. Mechanic sent his assistant to the parking lot where I was and he tried to get the car to turn over. He said he thought the engine was not getting fuel. Car was towed to mechanic and it was determined that fuel pump was broken. Mechanic had difficulty finding a replacement nissan fuel pump. Fuel pump was obtained and installed at my expense. Mechanic felt that fuel pump should not have had to be replaced on a 5 year old car.

Filed Feb 22, 2013 · Fuel system · 47,110 miles · VA

I tried starting my vehicle and it would not start. I had to try it multiple times and eventually after about 8 tries it did. This occurred for the first in june 2012 but I thought nothing would be wrong with a car that is was only about 4 years old. After it occurred a couple more times in the next few months, I brought it in to be tested at a nissan dealership and they tested it and found nothing was wrong. The issue continued again in february 2013 and I brought it in to be tested again. This time it was determined the fuel pressure regulator needed to be replaced. I found information stating that nissan new this was an issue with the make and model of my vehicle but did nothing to inform me of the problem, the service bulletin is dated september 18, 2009. I purchased my vehicle new on april 24, 2008 but nissan made not attempt to notify me of the possible faulty part they had installed. A recall of the part should have been done to replace the part that they knew was defective. Especially when the vehicle was under warranty and now that this part is out of warranty leaving me to pay for it. I very much liked my nissan but after being treated like this, I don't see myself ever getting another one after the horrible treatment I received.

Filed Apr 12, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · 489 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. While the vehicle was parked she attempted to start the vehicle and it would not start. The contact stated after the second attempt the vehicle started. The failure occurred intermittently and the vehicle normally starts on the second attempt. She also stated that the failure started shortly after it was purchased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure. The dealer advised her that there was nothing wrong with the starter. The contact mentioned the failure to the dealer on every service visit and the dealer never performed a diagnostic test. The contact stated that she scheduled an appointment with the dealer on april 13, 2011. The vehicle was not repaired and the vehicle was no longer covered under the warranty. She contacted the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The failure mileage was 489 and the current mileage was 5,200. Updated 05/05/11*lj the dealer replaced the fuel regulator. Updated

Filed Feb 18, 2011 · Fuel system · 35,135 miles · NY

I own a nissan versa 2008 hatchback. After I pull away from the gas pump, the car was losing its acceleration and then stall. I was trying to start again but it wouldn't turn over. The car was towed. I was told that the fuel pump went bad. My basic warranty expired two months ago (december 5, 2010). The fuel pump was recplaced at my expenses.

Filed Nov 11, 2008 · Electrical, Fuel system · 8,400 miles · FL

Our 2007 nissan versa has a ignition starting problem. It is a brand new car and will not start. You have to crank it to get it to start. There are complaints across north america on this problem. The sales manager at orlando nissan told me I will have to go through the service department and I already know others have failed at getting this problem fixed numerous times. This is a material defect and I am concerned for the safety of my wife and seven year old. It also has a loud clicking in the car when you turn the wheel hard to the left. There is no fix and the service departments will surely string this out and cost us time away from work and home and replace other things that are not causing it just to look proactive. I am not satisfied with that and would like the department to consider investigating this to recall this vehicle for an unsafe engine.

Filed Aug 25, 2008 · Fuel system · 2,300 miles · NM

Engine will not start on first attempt....just dry cranking. On the second try, it usually starts. My 2008 versa only has 2,300 miles. The problem is getting worse with each day. I have read reports that replacing the fuel pump solves the problem temporarily, but often times people have had multiple fuel pumps replaced after very short periods of time. Nissan needs to fix this!!!

Filed Aug 20, 2008 · Engine · 6,000 miles · NY

My versa has 7k miles and is 4 months old. I have been experiencing the long cranking time for about a month now. Its intermittent but I do worry that it won't start, have to tap the gas to get it to start.

Filed Jul 21, 2008 · Engine · 3,700 miles · PA

Vehicle started taking long crank times, multiple cranks to start engine. Informed dealer of problem and that prior models of versa had similar problems. Dealer says this vehicle manufactured after date other problems were fixed. Obviously not since this problem persists in models manufactured after previous bulletin date. Concerned that one day vehicle will not start and leave me stranded. Long crank times not dependent on weather, temperature or level of fuel in tank.

Filed Jun 20, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · 100 miles · GA

I have had this car for less than one week. The mileage is currently at about 275 miles. When I turn the key in the ignition, the car doesn't start until I hold the key turned for at least 5 seconds. This is very frustrating because it seems as if it will not start. This happens daily, whether it is hot or cold outside. It is not contingent on the time of day either.

Filed Apr 28, 2008 · Engine · 2,000 miles · NY

2008 nissan versa-when started after being shut off and idle for anywhere from 1 hr or 24 hours, engine cranks but does not turn over immediately. Sometimes cranks for 10 seconds. Ignition needs to be turned two or three times before it will start up. Vehicle has about 2200 miles on it.