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Nissan Versa seat belt problems

22 of the 3,330 owner complaints about the Nissan Versa describe seat belt won't latch or retract, most of them for the 2007 model year.

owner complaints
22
worst model year
2007
typical mileage
58,100
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below

By model year

  • 2020
    2
  • 2017
    2
  • 2015
    4
  • 2014
    1
  • 2013
    1
  • 2012
    2
  • 2011
    2
  • 2010
    1
  • 2009
    1
  • 2008
    1
  • 2007
    5

What owners say

Filed Oct 23, 2024 · Airbags, Seat belts · 66,685 miles · VA · crash

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while her husband was driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle in front abruptly stopped causing the contact to depress the brake pedal in order to avoid rear-ending the vehicle in front. As a result, the contact was rear-ended, and the vehicle behind that vehicle that rear ended the contact crashed into the rear of the vehicle as well. During the impact, it caused the contact vehicle to be pushed forward and then rear-end the vehicle in front that abruptly stopped. The air bags did not deploy. The driver and passenger seats fractured in a backward position. In addition, the front passenger side seat belt failed to retract during the crash. The contact was seated in the front passenger seat and during the impact she hit her head dashboard and sustained a concussion, shoulders, head, back, jaw, and left leg. The contact sustained head, shoulders, back, and leg injuries. Both received medical attention via the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 21, 2024 · Engine, Seat belts · 20,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to the dealer, where the fuel pump assembly, the lower control arm, and the electronic parking switch were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that cylinder #1 had misfired, and the dealer determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to a transmission specialist, where the catalytic converter was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the catalytic converter was replaced for a second time. Additionally, the contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to shift to first gear. The vehicle was towed to another dealer, Classic Nissan Newport News (12925 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23608), where the transmission assembly, the ignition coil, and spark plug #1 were replaced. The contact stated while driving after the repair, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while her grandson was occupying the rear passenger's side seat, the seat belt locked and failed to unbuckle. The contact stated that her daughter cut the seat belt and released her grandson. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Filed Nov 6, 2022 · Airbags, Seat belts · TN · crash · 1 injury

Seatbelt on driver's side didn't lock. Seatbelt on passenger side did lock no one riding there. A deer jumped right in front of me going 55mph air came out but I didn't get any powder burns and seatbelt pulled all the way out. I'm a small woman lucky I didn't go through the windshield.

Filed Oct 24, 2022 · Airbags, Engine · TX

Air bag on driver side red airbag light blinking repaired Coil needs replacing Motor mouth broken Front seat belt not locking Car wasn't starting

Filed Jun 21, 2022 · Seat belts · TX

The passenger seat belt keeps locking up anytime me and my wife put the seat belt on. For the seat belt to loosen we have to unclip the seat belt but anytime we even stretch the seat belt and then put it back in the clip it tightens up again. This is when we are stationary and not moving but it also happens even when we are just driving and I’m not even pressing the brake pedal when it happens.

Filed Sep 30, 2020 · Body, Seat belts · 200 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 nissan versa. The contact stated the driver's side seat belt failed to release when the button was depressed. There was an abnormal noise detected from the seat. The contact had to manually release the seat belt. Additionally, the hood failed to close and there was an abnormal gap on the passenger's side. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to kings nissan (2758 coney island ave, brooklyn, ny 11235, (718) 934-3300) where the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to a different dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was 200.

Filed Oct 24, 2019 · Electrical, Seat belts · FL

Speedometer some times stop working, and driver seat belt is loose and don't retracts by it self

Filed Oct 9, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · 46,000 miles · LA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 nissan versa. While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, it was struck in the rear and pushed into the rear of a pickup truck. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt retention mechanism failed to operate as intended. The contact was the passenger in the vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the upper, middle, and lower back, an injury to the left eye, and injuries to the left shoulder and arm. The driver sustained similar injuries and both occupants received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing facility and deemed destroyed. The contact also stated that the insurance company was scheduled to have the vehicle towed to their facility, which was still pending. The contact was unaware if the vehicle was diagnosed or inspected. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

Filed Sep 5, 2018 · Seat belts · 58,100 miles · IA

I was reaching for something in my glove box with my seat belt fastened when my belt broke at the connection to the frame. It looks like it was just glued and the glue came loose. The vehicle was in motion at the time.

Filed Jul 14, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was driving on the interstate. Traffic was slowing down, I took my foot off accelerator to slow with traffic ahead of me. The car infront of me stopped abruptly and my car wouldn't stop. My brake pedal wa all the way to the floor. Car didn't stop till I hit another car. Air bags didn't deploy and my seat belt didn't lock. Resulted in left hand injury and chest hitting steering wheel( bruised chest). *tt consumer stated car was destroyed.

Related recalls

Seat beltsReported March 12, 2007 · 16,309 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain hatchback vehicles, the terminals for the passenger side seat belt tension sensor harness connector may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. This could result in a loss of electrical continuity causing the occupant detection system to become inoperative.
Risk
If this occurs, the air bag warning light will come on and the passenger side frontal air bag will be suppressed.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the connector for the seat belt tension sensor harness free of charge. The recall began on june 18, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 07V094000 · Recall details

Questions about the Nissan Versa seat belt

Which Nissan Versa years have seat belt won't latch or retract problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2007 (5 complaints), 2015 (4 complaints) and 2011 (2 complaints).

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