2011 Nissan Versa electrical problems

Filed Feb 13, 2022 · Electrical · CA

Driver door handle will not open from inside car at times. The exterior handle locking mechanism gets stuck not allowing the door to open from the inside. When this happens, I need to roll down the window to reach outside and jiggle the exterior door handle in order to be able to open the door from inside the car. This poses a serious safety hazard of the driver not being able to exit the vehicle in an emergency. This is a common issue with the Nissan Versa car on many car forums online. I believe there was a recall issued for newer model cars, but not the 2011 year.

Filed Jul 16, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · LA

I brought my car back to the dealer cause the fix my airbag recall but when I got my car back my horn stop working it was working when I brought it to them then I went back the third time cause the airbags light came back on now they want to charge me for what they did im I responsible to fix my repair

Filed Mar 2, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 50,000 miles · IL

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 nissan versa. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated for an extended period of time ever since the vehicle was purchased. Also, the horn was serviced more than twice and failed to function properly. The dealer (kelly nissan, inc., 4300 95th st, oak lawn, il 60453, (708) 499-1000) was notified and stated that the failure was not related to an air bag recall repair. Therefore, the vehicle would need to be further tested and diagnosed to provide a repair solution. The vehicle was also taken to an independent repair facility to repair the horn, but the independent mechanic stated that the air bag failure needed to be diagnosed and repaired first. The manufacturer was notified. The manufacturer issued three air bag recalls, two tsbs for the air bags, and one tsb for the electrical system. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2018 · Electrical · 56,000 miles · CA

The material where my arm rest that has the controls for my windows and door locks, on driver side, front passenger side, and back passenger side is coming apart. My sleeves get caught sometimes while driving because it has gotten so bad.

Filed Nov 21, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 112,012 miles · PR

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan versa. While the contact was in traffic on the highway, the horn failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that, due to the air bag, the horn failed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v449000 and 16v349000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 112,012.

Filed Sep 22, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 95,000 miles · NJ · fire

Recently, I experienced an extremely hazardous problem with the fuel tank on my 2011 nissan versa. It was a leak through the top of the fuel pump and into the passenger compartment due to defective, arcing electrical connectors. I reported this to nissan consumer affairs and they just "blew me off". This could have resulted in serious injury or fatality so I was shocked by their lack of concern. I am a licensed professional engineer with credibility and credentials to properly identify and evaluate this hazard. Attached is some of my correspondence with nissan as further details. Please review and contact me if you have any questions. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 28, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · 55,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan versa. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact attempted to shift the vehicle into gear, but it failed to switch gears. Also, the instrument panel did not accurately indicate the desired gear in which the vehicle was placed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2016 · Electrical · 83,000 miles · TN · fire

Starting about 2-3 weeks ago my wife was complaining about the A/C not working proprtly. Then about a week ago when you turn the alarm on the horn would not beep letting you know it was armed. Yesterday when I went out to start the car to go to work nothing worked or came on. My wife brought her vehicle over to jump start it. As soon as the jumper cables were hooked up the battery on the versa exploded and there was alot of smoke. Now the car is just sitting in my driveway cant even get it out of gear to move it. Even if it gets fixed my wife is now affraid to put our 2 year old son, herself or me in it to drive anywhere. You can still smell the burnt smell from under the hood

Filed Jan 19, 2015 · Electrical · 33,000 miles · NY

This morning, my car would not start. I used a battery charger pack, and it started. However, after driving 3 miles to the local auto zone car store to conduct a free battery and alternator test, the car stalled out. After using the battery pack to jump start it again, their batter/alternator check machine concluded that it was the alternator. It is 1/19/2015 and the car is a manual transmission 2011 nissan versa with 33,000 miles on it; there are no modifications on it. I am concerned that the alternator has stopped working after only 33,000 miles when the average lifespan of nissan factory alternators tend to last to over 100,000 miles.

Filed Jan 5, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 1,100 miles · SC · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2011 nissan versa. While driving 30 MPH, the steering seized and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. Prior to the failure, the windshield wipers activated, the interior and exterior lighting flashed, and the doors locked and unlocked. The vehicle crashed into a pole. The driver suffered from bruises to the upper chest and burned hands due to the air bag deployment. The passenger sustained bruises to the chest and waist area. Medical attention was received at the scene of the accident. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a repair shop. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 1,100.