2009 Nissan Versa engine problems

Filed Apr 27, 2021 · Airbags, Engine · 10 miles · FL · fire

Before we can get the car fixed while the airbag recall was in effect, while driving the car caught on fire.

Filed Aug 15, 2019 · Engine · 120,000 miles · MD

For many years*, the exhaust from my nissan versa has made me sick (nauseous and headaches) similar to how vw exhaust would make me sick. I am concerned that nissan vehicles may be cheating on inspections checks like vw was doing. Exhaust from many other vehicles may smell, but this particular exhaust is sickening. Our vehicle passes emission standards for md each year and we always keep it well maintained. So again, I am concerned they have software that works to fool emissions testing by changing the exhaust allowed when hooked up to an emissions testing computer. For a point of reference, my parents own a 23 year old ford explorer (also well maintained) whose exhaust does not cause me sickness. Thank you for considering this issue! *the form is requiring a single date, but this has been continuously making me sick each time we run the vehicle (it does not abate with mileage or weather conditions) since 2011-2012.

Filed Aug 31, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 102,500 miles · PA

While the vehicle was accelerating out from a stop sign, it suddenly without warning or noise lost all ability to accelerate and stalled in the intersection. No lights came on at that point. Restarted car, drove home. I could feel acceleration hesitation in the gas pedal. Next morning I started car, now has engine light on. I drove to work, it repeated the behavior once. The next day I took the car to get the computer code p2138. The car stalls everyday the first time it is driven and I can feel the hesitation everytime. After the inital stall, it drives fine the rest of the day. Check engine light remains on. I did unplug the accelerator pedal sensor to air blow off any dust. It continues to behave the same whether coming out of a stop position or driving on the road or highway and the check engine light remains. Will be taking it to nissan dealer to have recalls checked and will ask about this issue as well. I went on this site and saw that other nissans have had this issue over the years.

Filed Jan 17, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 70,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan versa. While driving 55 MPH on the highway, the vehicle jerked, lunged, and lost power. There were no warning indicators illuminated before the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (hawkinson nissan, 5513 miller cir dr, matteson, il 60443) and could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Dec 15, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan versa. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump and connector failed and needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic advised the contact that the parts were on back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, however informed the contact that fuel pump was available however the fuel connector was on back order. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2017 · Engine · 95,000 miles · CA

Engine completely stalled four separate times while driving on freeway at freeway speeds. Without warning, totally lost power and had to coast to the emergency lane. At first, engine would restart, cough and sputter, then die. After about ten minutes, however, it restarted like normal and it was like nothing happened. Drove fine for months until it happened again. And again. And again. This started occurring when the vehicle had about 85,000 miles. Took vehicle to dealer after last incident (about 95,000 miles) and they said they ran complete diagnostic tests, but could not find the problem. Advised me to have vehicle brought in next time it stalls (but the problem appears to be transitory). I am afraid to drive the car on the freeway and consider myself lucky I didn't get rear-ended.

Filed Jul 30, 2017 · Engine · 60,000 miles · WA

Exhaust failure at rear flange. Possible muffler detachment resulting in a car accident. Vehicle under 100,000km... Note, I will never buy another nissan, so many exhaust failure complaints. Nissan does not acknowledge any exhaust issues, no recalls... Very unsatisfactory customer service. Contact me personally for full pictures video and additional information. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 29, 2017 · Engine · 125,000 miles · NY

Exhaust became very loud, rattling, etc. Verified that the flange on the muffler had rusted off at the welds. Muffler hangers held the muffler in place. Not able to comment as to whether or not any drivers or passengers suffered from c02 related health or breathing issues.

Filed Jan 31, 2017 · Engine · 60,384 miles · NY

The nissan dealership informed me of a broken mid pipe on the muffler. I researched the issue and found that many people were told that it is related to salt on the roads. The issue appears to be persistent across nissan versas in the late 2000 models (especially 2009). There is a loud roaring noise from the muffler and a strong gaseous smell inside when the engine is on and no other heating/cooling functions are turned on.

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Engine · 85,786 miles · IL

While driving down a 30mph chicago street my car engine just shut off. I had enough momentum to turn into a parking lot and actually reach a space but that space was tow zone so I had to sit there with my car for 3 hours while I waited for a tow truck because it was actually rush hour. After taking it to aaa car body shop, they discovered that the engine was just dead. And after they took it apart they could only speculate but with some confidence from seeing something similar in the past that some sort of chain inside the engine snapped and struck the engine and caused the cylinders to come to a halt. The mechanic said that he saw something similar in a mid 2000's saturn. In which case it ended up being a recall for that line of car. He said if you keep the receipt and someday it ends up being a recall, I could possibly get a refund. Anyways, the bigger deal is that this is a highly hazardous breakdown. Im glad I was not on a highway waiting 3 hours for a tow. But im also glad I could coast on the momentum I had. After the initial breakdown that had a popping sound, my car felt heavy because I lost power steering as well so the turn into the fortunate parking space was actually difficult to maneuver. This could be dangerous not just to me but also to pedestrians. Because during that time if I had to swerve out of the way, I would not have been able to. Also the breaks were heavy.. I had to really press down on them to get the car to stop. Thats about all I can say from my memory of this incident. I do have my records (receipt from aaa)