2009 Nissan Versa reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2009 Nissan Versa — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 614
- 16 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 177 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 7
- see below
- Reported harm
- 34 reported crashes · 19 injuries · 6 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#813
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Nissan median
+392
median 222 across 220 Nissan records
Vs 2007-2011
+355
median 260 complaints in 736 records
Top component share
29%
Air Bags: 177 complaints
What owners report fails — 2009 Nissan Versa
- AIR BAGS 177
- SUSPENSION 175
- STEERING 27
- WHEELS 26
- ENGINE 18
7 recalls on record for the 2009 Nissan Versa
- NHTSA 20V008000 · 2020 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 17V449000 · 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or
- NHTSA 18V044000 · 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 17V028000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- NHTSA 15V573000 · 2016 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2009 Nissan Versa units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Nissan Versa reliable?
NHTSA has 614 consumer complaints on record for the 2009 Nissan Versa and 7 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (177 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2009 Nissan Versa units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Versa?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (177), suspension (175), steering (27), wheels (26). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2009 Nissan Versa?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.