general problems of the 2008 Nissan Versa

Exhaust flange rusted out the muffler flange rotted out. Looked under the car, the entire exhaust system is rotting out. Versas have weak exhaust that do not withstand harsh conditions such as winters.

Exhaust system has been diagnosed with 2 separate failures requiring a weld job in order to repair. I have completed one at the cost of $200 and the second weld estimate is priced at $200. Both instances came on suddenly and without other warning. Exhaust smell occurs when car first starts and disapates after driving several miles. Each occurred at separate times. Both front ball joints have been noted by my mechanic as being looser and indicates needing replacement in the near future in order to avoid potentially fatal collision or significant additional damage to transmission, steering, etc. , systems.

Takata recall (Nissan Versa hatchback) airbag light will not turn off in car. This relates to vehicle safety for any passenger in front seat of car in case of an accident. Have had to replace sensors and catalytic converter once and have been told recently I need the major catalytic converter replaced again. Sometimes an unusual smell comes from engine when I start car.

I was driving my vehicle just turning the corner when my vehicle stopped running. I noticed smoke coming out from under the hood. I open the hood and saw my engine was on fire. The battery area was fully enfulfed in flames, there were other areas of fire in the engine area, but I did not stay there to examine the situation. I immediately dropped the hood and ran to safety to call 911. My vehicle was properly maintained by downtown nashville Nissan dealership. I reported this incident to them and to Nissan north America, neither of which will take any responsibility. This is a serious situation. There should have been no reason for my vehicle to have burst into flames while driving it.

I tried starting my vehicle and it would not start. I had to try it multiple times and evenutally after about 8 tries it did. This occurred for the first in June 2012 but I thought nothing would be wrong with a car that is was only about 4 years old. After it occurred a couple more times in the next few months, I brought it in to be tested at a Nissan dealership and they tested it and found nothing was wrong. The issue continued again in February 2013 and I brought it in to be tested again. This time it was determined the fuel pressure regulator needed to be replaced. I found information stating that Nissan new this was an issue with the make and model of my vehicle but did nothing to inform me of the problem, the service bulletin is dated September 18, 2009. I purchased my vehicle new on April 24, 2008 but Nissan made not attempt to notify me of the possible faulty part they had installed. A recall of the part should have been done to replace the part that they knew was defective. Especially when the vehicle was under warranty and now that this part is out of warranty leaving me to pay for it. I very much liked my Nissan but after being treated like this, I don't see myself ever getting another one after the horrible treatment I received.

Pulled up to a stop light and the car died. No fuel. Pump died.

Intermittent problems with car not starting - needs to have the gas pedal pumped to start.

I have had this car for less than one week. The mileage is currently at about 275 miles. When I turn the key in the ignition, the car doesn't start until I hold the key turned for at least 5 seconds. This is very frustrating because it seems as if it will not start. This happens daily, whether it is hot or cold outside. It is not contingent on the time of day either.

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that her vehicle was not getting the proper gas mileage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the diagnostic did not find any failures. She was advised to keep checking the mileage. The contact stated that the vehicle was only getting 21 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. The dealer stated that she should be getting 20-28 mpg on the highway and 27-30 mpg in the city. She felt that the dealer lied to her when purchasing the vehicle in regards to the mileage. The failure mileage was 6,900.