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3N1BC11E38L••••••2008 Nissan VERSA
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2008 Nissan VERSA build (15 vs 9).
15on this build
327on the model
35builds in total
2involved a crash
1involved a fire
3injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 8Service Brakes 4Suspension 2Tires 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashSep 2023
Traffic stopped suddenly when I hit my brakes they failed to work and the airbags didn’t work either so I ended up hitting my head on the roof of the car when I ran into the truck that suddenly stopped in front of me at speed of about 50mph. I don’t feel good but have no way to…
Power TrainfireJan 2018
There were 3 recalls on my 2008 nissan versa. Two were for airbags and 1 was for front coils/springs. I was given a loaner vehicle until parts were available to perform the repairs. Nissan had me drive my vehicle in to get serviced, knowing that it was a hazard to my life. On…
Service BrakescrashJan 2015
On january 26, 2015, I was traveling on the highway to take my daughter to school when a driver at least 2 car distances in front of me came to an abrupt stop which caused me to put on my brakes so that I will have enough time to stop at a good enough distance so that I do not…
SteeringSep 2019
No sense que paso pero un dia no me encendio y let encontraron agua al motor
StructureAug 2019
Outer door handle on passenger side came off.dealer fixed it and I paid for repair. Handle came odd 4 days later.I returned to dealer and was told a part needed to be replaced that is broken and the additional charge would be 350.00. I feel this should have been taken care of…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3N1BC11E38L430395 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.