Nissan Versa owners have reported 2 interior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common interior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's interior lighting (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Interior Lighting problems |
The side panels on both front doors of our four door sedan do not illuminate, so at night we cannot locate the unlock/lock tabs (or the power window tabs). Because of this of lack of illumination, whenever it is dark we are unable to locate the unlock tabs, thus inhibiting our ability to exit the vehicle. This is a safety hazard because in the case of emergency, we will not be able to exit from the vehicle quickly and safely. (please note that the side panels do light on our other 2012 Versa, which is a hatchback. ) I have written three letters and spoken to four Nissan customer relations representatives---and each says that Nissan will not retro-fit the door panels and that we have to find a solution to this concern on our own. Because all the doors lock automatically once the car is driven, I believe that the unlock/lock tabs need to be illuminated that driver and passenger can quickly see the unlock tabs so we can get out of the car. We are literally locked into our car and in actuality cannot see to get out of our car whenever it is dark.
Difficulty reading speedometer) I have a 2009 Nissan Versa hatchback. This safety complaint is based on the fact that the quadrant ( zero to 40 miles) cannot be read during most daylight hours. The backlight provides a contrast sufficient to read the speedometer only during evening and low light periods. It appears this is a design problem because the speedometer face is set so far back that is it deprived of natural light and/or the back light is not strong enough to create a contrast. The quadrant (70 to 100 mph) receives sufficient light to be read, but I never drive over 60 mph. This is indeed a safety hazard because in strict speed zones, especially schools that use camera enforcement, I am forced to drive with one hand on the wheel and the right hand holding a flash light. I made a complaint to Nissan and they advised they cannot do anything to correct the situation. I stress this design flaw on the part of Nissan is a hazard to safe driving.