2008 Nissan Versa fuel system problems

Filed Nov 27, 2017 · Airbags, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · NC · crash

Takata recall (nissan versa hatchback) airbag light will not turn off in car. This relates to vehicle safety for any passenger in front seat of car in case of an accident. Have had to replace sensors and catalytic converter once and have been told recently I need the major catalytic converter replaced again. Sometimes an unusual smell comes from engine when I start car.

Filed Jun 9, 2017 · Fuel system · 87,000 miles · NY

Exhaust flange rusted out the muffler flange rotted out. Looked under the car, the entire exhaust system is rotting out. Versas have weak exhaust that do not withstand harsh conditions such as winters.

Filed Dec 2, 2015 · Fuel system, Suspension · 120,000 miles · IL

Exhaust system has been diagnosed with 2 separate failures requiring a weld job in order to repair. I have completed one at the cost of $200 and the second weld estimate is priced at $200. Both instances came on suddenly and without other warning. Exhaust smell occurs when car first starts and disapates after driving several miles. Each occurred at separate times. Both front ball joints have been noted by my mechanic as being looser and indicates needing replacement in the near future in order to avoid potentially fatal collision or significant additional damage to transmission, steering, etc., systems.

Filed Oct 16, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 123,155 miles · IL

Stopped on our way home from a small trip and refueled the versa. Noticed a small drip coming from the gas tank. Assumed it was coming from an overflow tube inside the fuel filler tube. The next day we took the versa to our mechanic and told him about it. He investigated and found the fuel leak coming from the fuel pump attached to the top of the fuel tank. The leak as he described it coming from under the plug in where the wiring harness connects to provide power to the pump.under the plug in was a crack . There was also a hole that appeared in color of a burnt mark to the rear inside corner of the plug in wall exposing a metal stem goes to the prong that connects to the wiring harness. This area is above fuel tank surface or outside the top of the tank. Had this shorted out or created a spark, a possible fire and/or explosion could have occurred and injury and/or death could have occurred to occupants inside the vehicle. When pump was replaced, I took pictures that I hope you can receive. The bottom side where the float arm attached to the side sliding metal parts for measuring fuel level also appeared to have the blackened burnt color on the wall area of the metal parts. I have the defected pump in case you would like to check it out. I also have notified the nissan service center and showed them the pump defect. I'm wanting to inform you of this because there are other versa owners out there that could be affected by this. We were lucky.

Filed Jul 29, 2014 · Fuel system · 44,000 miles · MD

While driving, the car chocked and stopped. Had to leave vehicle in current lane and to call tow company. It appeared that the fuel pump died. The fuel pump was changed.

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 Mar 18, 2013 · Fuel system · 120,785 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start each time. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the fuel pump was replaced three times in five years. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,785 and the current mileage was 159,521. *tr updated 04/30/13

Filed Feb 23, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 61,000 miles · NC

Traveling on hwy-74 at 55 MPH using cruise control there was an electrical issue inside the fuel pump which melted the fuel pump relay in the ipdm. This resulted in the vehicle completely shutting down while traveling on a busy highway. The ipdm was replaced however the fuel pump was not known to be an issue. The same thing happened again on the same highway this time at 65 MPH. Fuel pump this time was identified to be causing the electrical issue.

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 Jan 13, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 42,000 miles · TN · fire

I was driving my vehicle just turning the corner when my vehicle stopped running. I noticed smoke coming out from under the hood. I open the hood and saw my engine was on fire. The battery area was fully enfulfed in flames, there were other areas of fire in the engine area, but I did not stay there to examine the situation. I immediately dropped the hood and ran to safety to call 911. My vehicle was properly maintained by downtown nashville nissan dealership. I reported this incident to them and to nissan north america, neither of which will take any responsibility. This is a serious situation. There should have been no reason for my vehicle to have burst into flames while driving it.