2010 Nissan Versa Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 269 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,426miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Nissan Versa, 2% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,426 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“At 29,374 miles, I needed to have my rear brakes replaced. My auto shop and I both agree that this is very early especially for the rear brakes. I never ride the brakes or put my emergency brake on. With a 8 year old car with only 29,374 miles on it, you can see that I rarely even drive this car.”
NHTSA complaint #11073085, filed 2018-02, 29,375 miles“Shortly after purchasing a new 2010 Nissan Versa in 2011 I noticed that every time the vehicle was driven at about 15 plus MPH there was a loud clunking noise for about 15 seconds. If the brake pedal was pushed there would be a heavy felt vibration. Twice it seems as though the front end shook. The vehicle was taken to the shop three times and different parts were replaced/repaired. They did not seem to know what the problem was. On the fourth and subsequent times I complained, they said it was the antilock brake system self check system causing the problem and it was normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10577016, filed 2014-04, 300 miles“When driving I can hear a chirping noise from the engine area; when accelerating sounds like coming from the front right hand possibly the tires; the breaks do not react on command; the shifter material on the automobile delaminated; button on seat belt came off; driver rear door coming apart; engine light is on; experienced problems with water intrusion from outside; engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting, noise from steering column, electrical problems radio not working; vehicle has not started at times; rear hatch would not open; the automobile's gas tank had to be replace; when I…”
NHTSA complaint #10653657, filed 2014-11, 4,553 miles“Steering wheel would move but the wheels would not the breaks don't work even if replaced. Car is totaled now.just because it's there anyone would move but the tires wouldn't nothing else was wrong with the car. The breaks are new. It is like the care just shut down.”
NHTSA complaint #11163886, filed 2018-12, 2 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Versa. While driving 35 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle drifted forward and crashed into a wall. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.”
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 | 6 | 9% |
| 2019 | 4 | 17% |
| 2018 | 6 | 11% |
| 2017 | 9 | 15% |
| 2016 | 9 | 11% |
| 2015 | 20 | 12% |
| 2014 | 31 | 15% |
| 2013 | 34 | 17% |
| 2012 | 32 | 7% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 12 | 2% |
| 2008 | 17 | 4% |
| 2007 | 11 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2010 Nissan Versa
130 complaintsSuspension
69 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Nissan Versa
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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