On XXX, my son was driving a 2024 Nissan Versa (VIN: [XXX]), with approximately 12,000 miles, on [XXX] near [XXX]. During nighttime travel, the vehicle apparently encountered a possible patch of ice, lost traction, spun, and came to a stop on the roadway. My son attempted to restart the engine multiple times, but the vehicle would not start. The occupants noticed approaching headlights and exited the vehicle for safety. A bus passed without striking the Nissan. They returned to the vehicle and again attempted to restart it without success. Shortly afterward, another vehicle approached. All occupants exited the Nissan a second time. Within seconds, a semi-truck struck the stationary vehicle. Fortunately, everyone escaped before impact. Had they remained inside, the consequences could have been fatal. Following the collision, the airbags had not deployed. We are reporting two potential safety concerns: 1.Engine/Starting System: The vehicle would not restart after the initial incident, leaving it disabled and exposed to approaching highway traffic. The cause remains UNKNOWN. 2.Airbag System: The airbags did not deploy when the semi-truck struck the vehicle. We request an evaluation to determine whether the restraint system functioned as designed. The vehicle is located at [XXX], and may be available for inspection upon coordination. Nissan North America has been contacted and requested additional information. A technical diagnosis has not yet been provided. Whether any warning lights or messages appeared before the incident is UNKNOWN. Whether the vehicle's electronic safety systems have been inspected is UNKNOWN. We request that the federal safety agency investigate both concerns and evaluate whether a potential vehicle safety defect exists. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Nissan Versa headlights problems
32 of the 3,329 owner complaints about the Nissan Versa describe headlights failing or too dim, most of them for the 2011 model year.
- owner complaints
- 32
- worst model year
- 2011
- typical mileage
- 62,000
By model year
Often reported together
Won't start 3Stalling 3Check engine light 2Grinding brakes 2No deployment 2Transmission failure 1Hesitation 1Engine failure 1
What owners say
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving 25-30 MPH, another vehicle ran the stop sign and crashed into the front driver's side of the vehicle, and the entire front end of the vehicle was impacted and was significantly damaged. The contact stated that the front bumper separated and the headlights detached. The contact was occupying the front driver's seat while the contact's husband was occupying the front passenger's side seat. The contact stated that all the air bags deployed except the passenger's side curtain air bags, causing the contact's husband to hit his head against the window. Both the contact and her husband later went to the hospital, where the contact's husband was informed that he had sustained a concussion and a bump. The contact's husband also sustained burns and bruises on the legs from the air bags deployment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
We’ve had our 2024 Nissan Versa that is an automatic transmission for over a year now and there has been some minor issues like headlights getting brighter as you accelerate, sometimes when it’s colder outside I’ve had the auto lights not work because of the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems lights would pop on like they not working anymore. The heat seems to take FOREVER to get warm. Now the latest issue is with out any kind of warning whatsoever a friend and I went to the casino and spent about an hour or two inside came out to leave i had turn the key to acc and left it on like that for I don’t know maybe 10 mins before i was done checking gps and ready to leave ( mind you I’ve had in on acc before SEVERAL TIMES & for WAY LONGER) and it will not start! I am currently waiting on roadside assistance to come jump start the car and hopefully that’s all that’s wrong!
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while attempting to reverse at 2 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound. Additionally, the contact stated that the high-beam headlights were failing and were independently deactivating. The contact stated that the high-beam headlights switch had to be held manually for the high-beam headlights to remain activated. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys to be diagnosed. The local Pep Boys was unable to duplicate the failure. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired, because the dealer was unable to duplicate failure. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated upon inspecting the vehicle, she noticed water intrusion in the tail lights and headlights. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
Brake's grind and squeal at a slow stop even with new brakes and rotors and electric problems like it's blowing headlights with in weeks of installing and tag lights as well.
This vehicle has so many issues. If stalled, there is very limited power and cannot reach speeds up to 60mph and/or maintain speed while cruising on the highway. Restarting the car is the only way to remedy the issue. The vehicle's halogen headlights dim while cruising and brighten sustainably upon acceleration, which tells me the headlights dim dangerously low for night driving - HUGE SAFETY ISSUE!! The heater motor also dims while cruising and will also come to full blast during acceleration. I have taken this to Nissan of America, to which DTS deemed the vehicle is operating as designed. The design does not meet safety road standards. They have refused to repair the vehicle or get it to meet safety stands.
I am uncertain exactly which vehicle component is causing the issue, but my headlights dim very low and the heat decreases while driving and when I accelerate both the headlights brighten and the heater returns to full blast. Nissan has categorized this as a "normal characteristic" of the vehicle after comparing it with to other exact models, which is the new 2024 Nissan Versa Manual S. They refuse to fix the headlights safety issue, even after I was able to show the tech by duplicating the problem a few times.
the tail lights get moisture in them and then do not work properly. there is a service recall on them from the Nissan versa manufacturer. since there is a service recall on his issue, why is this agency not requiring a recall. obviously there is a manufacturing safety defect present here. Nissan Versa Forums banner Nissan Versa Forums Search Community Login / Join Home Forums Front Desk Nissan Versa News Re sensor Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 6 of 6 Posts [XXX] [XXX] Registered Joined Aug 19, 2021 13 Posts Discussion Starter · #1 · Aug 17, 2022 Hey all I have 2014 versa sv 140k check engine light came on yesterday so this morning I took it to auto zone to get code read so code said transmission range sensor I called & talk to service advisor at dealership where my car gets serviced I was told 2013-2015 tail lights get moisture in them them recommended to replace tail lights 😑 Save Share [XXX] Registered Joined Dec 15, 2019 543 Posts #2 · Aug 19, 2022 This is true. There is a service bulletin that explains it. Look at your tail lights and see if there is moisture in them. Of course it may not be the solution to your problem, but it is a known issue. Save Share [XXX] [XXX] Registered Joined Aug 19, 2021 13 Posts Discussion Starter · #3 · Aug 19, 2022 [XXX] said: This is true. There is a service bulletin that explains it. Look at your tail lights and see if there is moisture in them. Of course it may not be the solution to your problem, but it is a known issue. I just had the front headlights cleaned Save Share [XXX] [XXX] Registered Joined Aug 19, 2021 13 Posts Discussion Starter · #4 · Aug 19, 2022 [XXX]said: I just had the front headlights cleaned Transmission was replaced September 2021 Save Share [XXX] [XXX] Registered Joined Jun 18, 2019 360 Posts #5 · Aug 20, 2022 The transmission range sensor shares the same circuit that the tail lamps are on. If a connection is shorted associated with the tail lamps, it is INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 5
the heat shield fell off my 2013 versa. i understandthis is common versa cars. that shows manufacturing quality control issues that harm the engine. please make sure you report that the heat shield fell off the bottom of my car. it was not secrured properly. the ar only has 57,000 miles on it. in addition the headlights do not work. there must an electrical short that always causes the highbeams to fail.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: turn signal: bulbs
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
- Risk
- Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the bulbs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PM986 and PC811.
Recall number 21V471000 · Recall details
Questions about the Nissan Versa headlights
Which Nissan Versa years have headlights failing or too dim problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2011 (6 complaints), 2013 (6 complaints) and 2012 (4 complaints).
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