Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Nissan Versa

Nissan Versa owners have reported 28 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Nissan Versa


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Nissan Versa

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

When making a left hand turn the was a vehicle way behind the line. My car stopped suddenly and I couldn’t move I was stuck next thing I know the other vehicle collided with me. This vehicles auto braking is very dangerous leading to crash! I could not avoid the speeding car coming towards me   Read details...

The Warnings problem

I’ve read other other complaints about this make/ model car and my car does all of those things. First the acceleration at rand times my car will not accelerate whether it be pulling out of a parking space, sitting at a red light, making a turn etc.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

My car keeps having sensors go out. Such as the tire pressure sensor and fuel compression sensor I think is what they called it anyways. They start to go up a hill. And my car loses all speed and slows way down my traction control. Don't turn on when it's supposed to.   Read details...

The Sensing System Camera problem

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased with a cracked windshield. After investigating the failure, the contact determined that the cracked windshield was interfering   Read details...

The Sensing System Radar problem

The contact rented a 2025 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the forward collision avoidance sensor illuminated when it started to rain. The forward collision avoidance sensor warning light illuminated and a message to “please go to safety map information” was   Read details...




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