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2007 Nissan Versa Engine Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
3%of 354 total for the year
Median mileage
75,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Nissan Versa, 3% of the 354 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My 2007 Nissan Versa is having issues starting, I've brought it to the dealership a few times to get fixed and im being told that there is nothing wrong with it. Those only happens occasionally, when I try to start it just constantly cranks for a few second... It will do this a few times before it actually does crank.”

NHTSA complaint #10476683, filed 2012-09, 80,000 miles

“When I started, the car I was surprised by a loud sound. I called the mechanic who came to my home. It turns out the sound was the muffler. I had to replace a rusted muffler for a car with low mileage. The car is driven short distances 1-2 times a week.”

NHTSA complaint #10569457, filed 2014-03, 40,000 miles

“I have owned this car since I bought it new in sept.2006. Never have had any problems and have kept it serviced, on oct 02, 2020 I went to store and back home about 8 miles total, parked in yard, approx. 10 minutes later alarm went off and key fob would not dissarm it so I opened the hood and the whole firewall was on fire, and flames bellowing from underneath, I immediately ran and got a fire extingusher andd completely used the large cannister to put fire out. The car is a total loss and very scarey and upsetting that this could happen from a parked car.”

NHTSA complaint #11362631, filed 2020-10, 221,000 miles

“No recall. Somehow car engine caught on fire, but the heat engine light never came on or any warning lights. The airbag light came on and my horn starting going off. The whole engine and then front part of the car became engulfed in flames. This occurred while the vehicle was in motion on a city street, going straight at about 30 MPH.”

NHTSA complaint #11114628, filed 2018-07, 67,000 miles

“Over the course of the last 3 years, my 110,000 mile Versa stalls and does not start, randomly. Sometimes in driveway, sometimes stall mid-drive. Sometimes after driving highway or residential fine after turning off, and returning it won't start. Sometimes after this it will restart after taking a break and then trying again a third or fourth time. You never know.4 mechanic shops, including Nissan dealership (twice) could not figure it out. No diagnostic is clear on the issue. One mechanic found a theft/security code come up, but both sets of keys work and both remote locks work. …”

NHTSA complaint #10808441, filed 2015-12, 105,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025325%
20245355%
20232362%
2022630%
2021516%
20201422%
2019313%
20181425%
2017813%
20161012%
20152615%
20143718%
20132613%
20125010%
2011114%
2010176%
2009184%
200872%
200793%

Other parts of the 2007 Nissan Versa

Air bags
150 complaints
Suspension
54 complaints
Engine cooling
30 complaints
Electrical system
29 complaints
Fuel system
27 complaints
Steering
22 complaints
Body and structure
19 complaints
Other or unknown
16 complaints
Tires
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Wheels
12 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Nissan Versa

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology