2009 Nissan Versa fuel system problems

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 Nov 16, 2017 · Airbags, Body · 150,000 miles · CA · fire

Takata recall - the car blew up on the side of the road - was driving heard a pop, pulled over to the side of the road seen fire from under car then car blew up

Filed May 5, 2016 · Fuel system · 76,935 miles · CT

Every time I filled up my gas tank, the cabin filled up with fumes. I went to my mechanic and found the fuel modulator was leaking and had to be replaced. The plug was burnt. They replaced and repaired the items. My mechanic told me that this replacement might fall under a recall. Before my car was fixed, I was getting headaches from the fumes.

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 65,000 miles · PA

Driving on the highway car tends to lose power and sputter and in some cases it will stall. When trying to restart it, it will not start. This can be very dangerous. Also, if driving this vehicle and then shutting the engine off you can not restart it without waiting at least 30 minutes. My 16 year old has been driving this car and the first instance it happened was while she was driving it. She lost all power and was not even able to use her brakes. She came very close to hitting a wall but was able to steer it away but steering was very difficult as well. We replaced the fuel pump thinking it wasn't getting enough gas but this still hasn't fixed the issue. We are told by mechanics that the problem can't be duplicated therefore it can't be fixed. I bought this car used and I can't believe that nissan has not recalled this car due to many complaints with this issue. I guess someone has to lose their life before they will fix it. This is a common problem with the versa and nissan takes no responsibility for it. Please look into it and fix it before someone dies.

Filed Jul 20, 2015 · Fuel system · 102,000 miles · FL

After replacing the fuel pump in 2013, the car stalled out in the fast lane of a small town. Negotiating to the right side of the road was extremely dangerous. The vehicle had to be towed to a mechanic where it was determined the second fuel pump also failed. Nissan, in an attempt to avoid a general recall, issued a only a technical bulletin warning of possible fuel pump failure. This situation can be extremely dangerous and should be resolved by nissan.

Filed May 27, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 98,000 miles · IL

Check engine light came on, code was for a small evap leak, noticed smell of gas fumes inside the passenger cabin. Independent mechanic found and showed me a cracked fuel pump housing, additionally the electrical connection was black on the leftmost pin, evidence of arcing (sparking) from a short/poor connection between contacts.

Filed Sep 4, 2014 · Brakes, Fuel system · 134,000 miles · NC

When applying the brakes at a low speed the vehicle accelerated to approximately half a throttle for about 10 seconds, everything went back to normal after this incident. This happened 2 other times with the same results. Each incident was about a week apart.

Filed Jul 5, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 68,300 miles · OH

My exhaust started to make a lot of noise when I turned the car on, the muffler was rattling. When I checked underneath the car it looked like the muffler had came loose. I took it to the shop and they showed me where the exhaust had rusted through and is detached from the muffler. I researched , that nissan versa exhaust system is known to per-maturely rust, a lot of people are having to replace the exhaust system or muffler due to cheap parts.

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 56,000 miles · TX

Vehicle accelerates to a high speed with slight tap or will not accelerate at all.

Filed Jan 4, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 71,822 miles · VA

As has been documented in 29 previous complaints on this site, nissan versa has known failure of exhaust system flange within 36-48 months, resulting in muffler failure and dangerous levels of toxic fumes entering cabin and outside air. Potential loss of muffler while driving also creates risk of accident and injury to car passengers and/or other vehicles on road. Expense to repair via midas in this circumstance was $474, with this one location reporting this as "standard" issue with all nissan's, for which they have completed "non stop" repairs. Nissan has refused to offer any assistance to customers on this issue. This is well documented, and a known safety hazard for both potential accidents and air poisoning dot needs to investigate and hold nissan accountable for recall and repair of this flange.